Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member for Safety in the Community - Portsmouth City
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
2:00 PM
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
2:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
6:00 PM
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
6:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
12:00 AM
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
12:00 AM
Finished:
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
12:00 AM
Wednesday, 15th March 2023
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
15 Mar 2023
15 Mar 2023
Location:
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Meeting Attendees
Opposition spokesperson
Group Leader
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence.
Minutes
None.
2
Declarations of Members' Interests.
Minutes
No interests were declared.
3
White Ribbon Accreditation
Purpose.
To update the Safety in the Community Portfolio on the council plan to become a White Ribbon accredited organisation.
RECOMMENDED that the report be noted.
To update the Safety in the Community Portfolio on the council plan to become a White Ribbon accredited organisation.
RECOMMENDED that the report be noted.
Attachments:
- Document White ribbon report 07 Mar 2023
Minutes
Caroline Hopper, Corporate Projects Manager introduced the report.
Councillor Fazackarley stated that he is pleased with the cross-party support that has been given to deal with this very important issue and encouraged all Councillors to sign up individually to the White Ribbon pledge.
DECSION
The report was noted.
Councillor Fazackarley stated that he is pleased with the cross-party support that has been given to deal with this very important issue and encouraged all Councillors to sign up individually to the White Ribbon pledge.
DECSION
The report was noted.
4
Private Sector Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator Role
Purpose.
To update the cabinet member on the progress of the role of the private sector anti-social behaviour co-ordinator (PS ASB co-ordinator).
RECOMMENDED that the report be noted.
To update the cabinet member on the progress of the role of the private sector anti-social behaviour co-ordinator (PS ASB co-ordinator).
RECOMMENDED that the report be noted.
Attachments:
- Document ASB co-ordinator post report 07 Mar 2023
Minutes
Roy Goulding, Head of Community Safety introduced the report and presented Simon Newell, Private Sector Anti-Social Behaviour Coordinator.
In response to questions from members, they explained that:
· If Simon is involved, the case is included in the cases listed in the report at section 3.4.
· Wardens deal with approximately 1,000 incidents each officer per year bu this can be higher.
· Referrals come from Councillors, members of the public and Housing Associations amongst a number of other partners.
· If complaints are received about dog fouling or dogs walking off lead in a cemetery, patrols in the area are increased. The officer looks to educate the offender or if necessary, carry out enforcement action.
· To assist with understanding demand and directing resources accordingly there are standard categories that are used to record the behaviour being addressed. Therefore, whilst there is a category for young people that will predominantly mean the main issue for those issues are related to the behaviour of young people it does not mean that they will not be included in some of the category headings. The caseworker is involved in complex casework so often whilst a main category is recorded it will often include elements of other subcategories.
Councillor Fazackarley confirmed that funding for the position had been secured and asked that future reports show a breakdown of cases over the different wards.
DECISION
The report was noted.
In response to questions from members, they explained that:
· If Simon is involved, the case is included in the cases listed in the report at section 3.4.
· Wardens deal with approximately 1,000 incidents each officer per year bu this can be higher.
· Referrals come from Councillors, members of the public and Housing Associations amongst a number of other partners.
· If complaints are received about dog fouling or dogs walking off lead in a cemetery, patrols in the area are increased. The officer looks to educate the offender or if necessary, carry out enforcement action.
· To assist with understanding demand and directing resources accordingly there are standard categories that are used to record the behaviour being addressed. Therefore, whilst there is a category for young people that will predominantly mean the main issue for those issues are related to the behaviour of young people it does not mean that they will not be included in some of the category headings. The caseworker is involved in complex casework so often whilst a main category is recorded it will often include elements of other subcategories.
Councillor Fazackarley confirmed that funding for the position had been secured and asked that future reports show a breakdown of cases over the different wards.
DECISION
The report was noted.
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