Minutes for Crime & Safety Scrutiny Panel meeting, Jan 5 2011, 7.30PM

<div class="mgLinks"> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li> <a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=6663&T=0" class="external" title="Link to agenda frontsheet pdf file">Agenda Frontsheet PDF 135 KB </a> </li> <li><a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=6663&T=10" class="external" title="Link to agenda reports document pack pdf file">Agenda reports pack PDF 329 KB </a></li> <li> <a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=6663&T=1" class="external" title="Link to printed minutes pdf file">Printed minutes PDF 67 KB </a> </li> </ul> </div><div class="mgContent"> Venue: Conference Room, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA. <a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgLocationDetails.aspx?RID=3" class="external" title="Link to directions to Conference Room, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA"> View directions</a> Items No. Item <a name="AI19405"></a>635. Welcome & Apologies for Absence <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16327" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 635.">View the background to item 635.</a></li> </ul> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"> <div class="Section1"> The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jonas Hall and Glynis Vince. An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Ozzie Uzoanya. </div> </div> <a name="AI19406"></a>636. <a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16516" class="external" title="Link to document 'Declarations of Interest' pdf file">Declarations of Interest PDF 26 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16344" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 636.">View the background to item 636.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"> <div class="Section1"> Members of the Council are invited to identify any personal or prejudicial interests relevant to items on the agenda. A definition of personal & prejudicial interests has been attached for information. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"> <div class="Section1"> No members of the Panel had any interests to declare in respect of items on the agenda. </div> </div> <a name="AI19415"></a>637. <a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16518" class="external" title="Link to document 'Budget Consultation: Enfield Spending Review 2011/12' pdf file">Budget Consultation: Enfield Spending Review 2011/12 PDF 72 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="http://governance.enfield.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=24728" class="external" title="Link to issue details for item 637.">View the background to item 637.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"> <div class="Section1"> To consider the proposals within the Council’s 2011/12 budget information and consultation paper, as they impact on the Panel’s remit. In order to assist in this process a supporting paper has been attached from the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources, which provides additional detail on the impact of the consultation proposals on services within the Panel’s remit. (Page 3 - 10) Any comments made by the Panel will be referred onto the Scrutiny Budget Commission, which is meeting on Thursday 20 January 2011, in order to co-ordinate scrutiny’s overall response to the budget consultation paper. Please note: A copy of the 2011/12 budget consultation paper has already been provided for all members of the Council, so no further copy has been included with the agenda. Additional copies of the paper will also be available at the meeting and, if required, can be obtained in advance from the Civic Centre reception or by contacting the Democratic Services officer (details provided above). A copy of the consultation paper is also available on the council’s website: www.enfield.gov.uk </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"> <div class="Section1"> The Panel received, for consideration, the Enfield Spending Review 2011/12 Information and Consultation paper together with an appendix from the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources providing a more detailed breakdown on the impact of the consultation proposals on services within the remit of the Panel. 1.1 </div> </div> 2010-07-08T08:59:57+01:00

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30563 Agenda Frontsheet PDF 135 KB Agenda reports pack PDF 329 KB Printed minutes PDF 67 KB Venue: Conference Room, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA. View directions Items No. Item 635. Welcome & Apologies for Absence View the background to item 635. Minutes: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jonas Hall and Glynis Vince. An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Ozzie Uzoanya. 636. Declarations ...

<div class="mgLinks"> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=6663&T=0" title="Link to agenda frontsheet pdf file">Agenda Frontsheet <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 135 KB </a> </li> <li><a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=6663&T=10" title="Link to agenda reports document pack pdf file">Agenda reports pack <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 329 KB </a></li> <li><a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=6663&T=1" title="Link to printed minutes pdf file">Printed minutes <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" alt="pdf icon" /> PDF 67 KB </a> </li> </ul> </div><div class="mgContent"> Venue: Conference Room, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA. <a href="mgLocationDetails.aspx?RID=3" title="Link to directions to Conference Room, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA"> View directions</a> <table class="mgItemTable" id="mgItemTable" summary="Table of agenda items"> <caption class="mgSectionTitle">Items</caption> <tr> <th scope="col" abbr="No">No.</th> <th scope="col" abbr="Item">Item</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19405"></a>635.</td> <td> Welcome & Apologies for Absence <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16327" title="Link to issue details for item 635.">View the background to item 635.</a></li> </ul> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.   Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jonas Hall and Glynis Vince.  An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Ozzie Uzoanya. </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19406"></a>636.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16516" title="Link to document 'Declarations of Interest' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Declarations of Interest <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 26 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16344" title="Link to issue details for item 636.">View the background to item 636.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> Members of the Council are invited to identify any personal or prejudicial interests relevant to items on the agenda.  A definition of personal & prejudicial interests has been attached for information. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> No members of the Panel had any interests to declare in respect of items on the agenda. </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19415"></a>637.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16518" title="Link to document 'Budget Consultation: Enfield Spending Review 2011/12' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Budget Consultation: Enfield Spending Review 2011/12 <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 72 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=24728" title="Link to issue details for item 637.">View the background to item 637.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To consider the proposals within the Council’s 2011/12 budget information and consultation paper, as they impact on the Panel’s remit.   In order to assist in this process a supporting paper has been attached from the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources, which provides additional detail on the impact of the consultation proposals on services within the Panel’s remit.                                                                (Page 3 - 10)   Any comments made by the Panel will be referred onto the Scrutiny Budget Commission, which is meeting on Thursday 20 January 2011, in order to co-ordinate scrutiny’s overall response to the budget consultation paper.   Please note: A copy of the 2011/12 budget consultation paper has already been provided for all members of the Council, so no further copy has been included with the agenda.   Additional copies of the paper will also be available at the meeting and, if required, can be obtained in advance from the Civic Centre reception or by contacting the Democratic Services officer (details provided above).  A copy of the consultation paper is also available on the council’s website: www.enfield.gov.uk </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The Panel received, for consideration, the Enfield Spending Review 2011/12 Information and Consultation paper together with an appendix from the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources providing a more detailed breakdown on the impact of the consultation proposals on services within the remit of the Panel.   1.1       Budget Presentation   Richard Tyler, Acting Assistant Director of Finance & Corporate Resources (Corporate Finance) gave a brief presentation outlining the main elements within the Spending Review.  Key issues highlighted were as follows: ·              The budget pressures and growth proposals that the Council was consulting upon.  Included within the growth proposals had been the introduction of a Residents ward based Priority Fund as well as additional funding for youth workers to enhance activities designed to address the risk of youth crime and anti social behaviour. ·              The final Government settlement for Enfield had now been received with the Council’s 2011/12 formula grant having been reduced by 8% (£12M).  In addition the grant allocation had been subject to a “damping” mechanism which had resulted in Enfield losing £15m from its original formula grant allocation and a further £1m of Early Intervention Grant. ·              The Governments spending review had been front loaded which meant that the largest reductions in the core budget would be required in the first two years.  The settlement had also only been confirmed for two years with further potential changes in grant distribution possible from 2013/14. ·              The Spending Review being undertaken by the Council had been based on an estimated reduction of core funding averaging the level confirmed within the Government settlement spread over the 4 year life of the current Administration. ·              Budget pressures on the Council identified in 2011/12 would add up to approximately £29.6m, with £10.2m worth of savings relating to improved working practices already identified and approved by Cabinet, leaving a potential gap of £19.4 million.  This has been based on no increase in Council Tax for 2011/12, although an increase of 3% had been assumed (subject to review) over the remaining three years. ·              A series of budget savings had been identified in order to address the budget gap, which were detailed within the Council’s Spending Review consultation paper and more detailed impact assessment provided for the Panel.  The total level of savings identified across the Council for consultation purposes had been approx £21m, which provided some scope for choices and priorities to be identified around the reductions to be agreed. ·              A significant level of consultation had already been undertaken seeking views on priority service areas, which had identified community safety as the 4th highest priority. ·              Views were being sought from a wide range of stakeholders, as part of the budget consultation process which included each of the Scrutiny Panels and Area Forums. ·              The significant challenge needing to be addressed in relation to the uncertain economic climate and overall level of the budget gap to be addressed, alongside a significant reduction in grants for various Children Service’s activities.  In addition confirmation was still awaited  ...  <a href="mgAi.aspx?ID=19415" title="Link to view the full item text for item 637., Budget Consultation: Enfield Spending Review 2011/12"> view the full minutes text for item 637.</a> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19407"></a>638.</td> <td> Safer Stronger Communities Board - Strategic Assessment & Partnership Plan Update <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=22998" title="Link to issue details for item 638.">View the background to item 638.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To receive a verbal update from the Head of Community Safety on the progress being made with the SSCB strategic assessment and consultation process. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The Panel received a verbal update (accompanied by a brief presentation) from Rod Bennett (Community Safety) providing an update on progress with the Safer Stronger Communities Board (SSCB) Strategic Assessment and consultation process.   The key issues highlighted were as follows: ·              The draft strategic assessment had been completed for consultation purposes.  Five broad priorities had been identified, which covered the following themes Ø            young people as victims and offenders; Ø            domestic violence and sexual offences; Ø            public spaces; Ø            community engagement Ø            anti-social behaviour – especially substance misuse & sex work; integrated offender management & street scene ·              The consultation process on the assessment and priorities suggested would include: Ø            A “face the public” consultation meeting at the Civic Centre to be held at 7pm on Wednesday 23 February 2011; Ø            Token box scheme to be operated at the Civic Centre & John Wilkes House, with attempts being made to expand coverage via local businesses; Ø            Visits to Area Forums – including Over 50’s & Youth Area Forums & Youth Parliament; Ø            A questionnaire available to complete in hard copy at various locations, and on-line (<a href="http://www.enfield.gov.uk/crime">www.enfield.gov.uk/crime</a>survey); Ø            The use of focus groups (undertaken via Corporate Scrutiny on behalf of the Panel) to target more “hard to reach” sections on the community; Ø            The potential use of train stations (operated by National Express East Anglia and First Capital Connect) across the borough to seek views from commuters, although this was subject to approval by the train operating companies.  Stations likely to be targeted would include Enfield Town, Enfield Lock, Turkey Street & Ponders End as well as Edmonton Green & Palmers Green (subject to discussion with the operating companies).  The Panel also felt that consideration should be given to the inclusion of bus interchanges.   The following issues were raised in response to the update:   (a)   concern was expressed at the potential reduction being considered by the Home Office to Operation Trident, given the success achieved through the project and impact upon young people.  Superintendent D’Orsi informed the Panel that no final decision had yet been made on this.  Whilst recognising the success and benefits of the operation these would need to be considered and prioritised against other equally successful schemes as resources available to the police were reduced. In addition the Panel was reminded of a successful operation recently undertaken locally within the borough to tackle gun related crime, with more focus likely on this type of approach if Operation Trident were to be reduced.   (b)    the Panel supported the comprehensive nature of the planned consultation approach outlined at the meeting, although further details were sought on: ·              the type of areas to be covered under the focus on public spaces.  As an example, Councillor Brett highlighted a specific issue relating to a section of land within Bowes ward owned by Thames Water on which problems of anti-social behaviour were being experienced.  Rod Bennett advised that specific areas of public space to be targeted would be identified through the usual intelligence led tasking approach.  Given  ...  <a href="mgAi.aspx?ID=19407" title="Link to view the full item text for item 638., Safer Stronger Communities Board - Strategic Assessment & Partnership Plan Update"> view the full minutes text for item 638.</a> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19410"></a>639.</td> <td> Specific items to be referred to Overview & Scrutiny Committee <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16333" title="Link to issue details for item 639.">View the background to item 639.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The panel is asked to consider and agree any items arising from the meeting needing to be referred onto Overview & Scrutiny Committee for consideration. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> NOTEDthat with the exception of the comments made by the Panel on the budget consultation proposals, no other issues were identified for referral onto Overview & Scrutiny Committee. </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19411"></a>640.</td> <td> Specific items to be referred to Cabinet <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16334" title="Link to issue details for item 640.">View the background to item 640.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> The Panel is asked to consider and agree if there are any items arising from the meeting to be referred onto Cabinet for consideration. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> No issues were identified by the Panel for referral onto Cabinet. </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19412"></a>641.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16510" title="Link to document 'Minutes' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Minutes <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 41 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=23761" title="Link to issue details for item 641.">View the background to item 641.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> To receive and confirm the minutes from the Panel meeting held on Tuesday 16 November 2010.   Also attached is an action sheet highlighting progress against the main action points identified at the last meeting. </div> </div> Additional documents: <ul class="mgBulletList"> <li> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16511" title="Link to document 'Crime and Safety Action Sheet' pdf file">Crime and Safety Action Sheet, item 641. <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 13 KB </a> </li> </ul> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> NOTED the action sheet circulated with the minutes from the last meeting highlighting the main action points agreed and progress made against each of them.  The action sheet had been requested by members of the Panel, at the last meeting.   AGREED that the minutes from the Panel meeting held on Tuesday 16 November 2010 be received and confirmed as a correct record. </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="mgItemNumberCell"><a name="AI19413"></a>642.</td> <td> <a href="mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=16512" title="Link to document 'Crime & Safety Scrutiny Panel Work Programme 2010/11 & Dates of Future Meetings' pdf file" class="mgAiTitleLnk">Crime & Safety Scrutiny Panel Work Programme 2010/11 & Dates of Future Meetings <img src="mgimages/logo-pdf-1.gif" height="10" alt="pdf icon" width="10" /> PDF 25 KB </a> <ul class="mgActionList"> <li><a href="mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16330" title="Link to issue details for item 642.">View the background to item 642.</a></li> </ul> <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 8.1    Crime & Safety Scrutiny Committee: Work Programme 2010/11   (a)    To consider and note the Panel work programme for 2010/11.   (b)    To receive, if required, a verbal update on the progress being made by the Working Groups established to undertake reviews on behalf of the Panel during 2010/11.   8.2    Date of Future Meetings   The Panel is asked to note the programme of dates for future meetings during 2010/11, as set out below:   Monday 7 March 2011 Wednesday 27 April 2011   These meetings are all due to begin at 7:30pm, unless otherwise notified. </div> </div> Minutes: <div class="mgWordPara"><div class="Section1"> 1.1    Panel Work Programme 2010/11   (a)    Update on 2010/11 work programme   NOTED 1.      The progress on the Panel’s work programme for 2010/11. 2.      The following issues highlighted in relation to the Panel’s future work programme: a.      the suggested inclusion of a review on the impact of the illegal sex trade within the borough, including the associated health and well being issues.  Superintendent D’Orsi informed the Panel of action being planned jointly between the police and community safety unit to address the issues highlighted within Bowes ward.  A further meeting was planned later in January to look at additional options, with consideration also being given as to how best include local ward councillors. Mike Ahuja advised that in view of the concerns expressed on this issue, Corporate Scrutiny were in the process of gathering information to enable a review scope to be prepared.  As this issue had now been included within the draft SSCB priorities, it was recommended that the matter be flagged for consideration as one of the Panels main reviews for 2011/12. b.      disappointed was expressed at the fact that despite a number of attempts by Corporate Scrutiny, it had not been possible to get the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to engage with the Panel on its planned review around the case management of hate crimes.  The efforts made by the Panel Support officer to establish contact with the CPS on this issue were recognised by the Panel and members expressed concern at the lack of response, which had led to the review being put on hold.  Mike Ahuja advised the Panel that he would review what further action could be taken to establish the necessary level of contact within the CPS on this issue. 3.      The update provided by Superintendent D’Orsi on a consultation currently being undertaken by the Metropolitan Police on the future delivery of Safer Neighbourhood Policing.  As part of the process Superintendent D’Orsi advised: a.      that she was keen to seek views from members of the Panel, with the deadline for comments being Friday 21 January 2011; b.      the key focus of the consultation was on the approach towards the delivery of Safer Neighbourhood policing (if provided with a blank page from which to start).  This could, for example, be by ward (as currently) or targeted around specific hotspots/geographic hubs e.g. town centres, transport interchanges, across borough boundaries etc. c.      initial comments highlighted at the meeting included: ·              the potential to extend use of the Community Help Point Scheme to support adults as well as young people; ·              the need to focus on the approach towards tackling anti social behaviour, particularly involving repeat victimisation.  Superintendent D’Orsi, supported by Rod Bennett, highlighted what they felt to be the robust system already operating on a partnership basis within the borough towards tackling incidents of anti social behaviour; ·              support was expressed for the proactive nature of the safer neighbourhood policing team within Bowes ward; ·              the need to consider how the interaction between the police and those  ...  <a href="mgAi.aspx?ID=19413" title="Link to view the full item text for item 642., Crime & Safety Scrutiny Panel Work Programme 2010/11 & Dates of Future Meetings"> view the full minutes text for item 642.</a> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="mgHelpLine"> </div> </div>

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