Decision details

Lisa Wills introduced the report by the Director of Regulatory Services, Troubled Families and Community Safety which summarised the specific analysis required by the Crime & Disorder Act.  The strategic priorities had been approved by the Safer Portsmouth Partnership (which the city council is represented on) in September.  The key drivers of Domestic Violence were discussed.  The main Safer Portsmouth Partnership Plan would be submitted to Council in March 2016.

Councillor Young, Cabinet Member for Children & Education, reiterated the importance of links between Community Safety and Children's Services.  Councillor New, as Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety, thanked the officers involved in producing this report, which illustrated that domestic abuse was at the core of many cases. 

Councillor Jones, as Leader, commented on the rape figures in Portsmouth within the recently announced Hampshire statistics, with the city having the highest reporting levels.  Portsmouth also had the lowest conviction rates.  Praise was due for the work being undertaken especially in the areas of domestic violence and rape. 

DECISION: The Cabinet endorsed the strategic priorities and encourage all members to take account of these priorities in their day to day decision making.