Agenda and minutes

It was noted that following receipt of the temporary resignation of Councillors Greenhalgh and Quadir from the Committee, the Monitoring Officer, acting under delegated powers, had appointed Councillors M Bunday and Shields to replace them for the purposes of this meeting. 

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 14^th December, 2023 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

RESOLVED that the minutes for the Committee meeting held on 14^th December, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record. 

The Committee considered the report of the Chair of the Safe City Partnership providing the Committee with an update for 2022/23 on community safety in Southampton and the Safe City Partnership.

Robert Henderson – Chair of the Safe City Partnership

Supt. Phil Lamb – District Commander, Hampshire Constabulary

Chief Inspector Chris Douglas – Hampshire Constabulary

Councillor Renyard – Cabinet Member for Safer City

Claire Edgar – Executive Director Wellbeing and Housing

Chris Brown – Head of Service, Stronger Communities

RESOLVED that the Committee recommended that to address the issues that lead to the levels of crime experienced in Southampton, decision makers ensure that the focus on prevention remains central to the approach adopted by the Council, and Safe City Partnership, irrespective of the financial pressures on public services.

The Committee noted the report and tabled at the meeting, modified Appendix 1, of the Scrutiny Manager which enabled the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee to monitor and track progress on recommendations made to the Executive at previous meetings.