Report of Director of Service Delivery

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Johnny Denis

(Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne and Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2020/21.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Service Delivery, outlining the 2020/21 performance of the Eastbourne and Lewes Community Safety Partnership.

Councillor Denis welcomed further applications to the Partnership, seeking their support. It was suggested that pro-active work take place to assist the BAME communities in submitting bids to the Partnership and also link that support with the themes outlined in the previous report (Litter and Fly-tipping reduction strategy).

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 27 January 2022, considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendation in full. Councillor Linington, Leader of the Opposition, was in attendance to present PPAC’s discussion.

Resolved (Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne and Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2020/21.

Reason for decision:

For Cabinet to consider progress on delivery of the current Community Safety Plan.