Issue - meetings

Report of Director of Service Delivery

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Johnny Denis

(Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2022/23.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Service Delivery, enabling them to consider the 2022/23 performance of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership.

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 16 March 2023 considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendation in full. Councillor Linington, Deputy-Chair of Policy and Performance Advisory Committee, was in attendance to present PPAC’s discussion.

Key highlights, activities and achievements across the Partnership’s 5 priorities were detailed in the report and presented by the Lead for Housing, Homelessness & Community Safety.

Following comments raised, the Lead for Housing, Homelessness & Community Safety agreed to discuss with the Local Inspector around the possible reinstatement of Community Safety Action Group meetings (facilitated by Sussex Police) in different areas of the District. A discussion would also take place around the date and time of future meetings, to explore how to increase attendance.

Resolved (Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2022/23.

Reason for decision:

To consider progress on delivery of the current Community Safety Plan.