Issue - meetings

Report of Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Christine Robinson

(Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2023/24.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning, regarding the 2023/24 performance of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership.

The report detailed that for 2023, Lewes District in general was a low crime area, matching a similar number of crimes reported to the previous year.

As detailed, the Council was continuing to drive forward best practice in managing domestic abuse and was working towards obtaining full accreditation over the past year. Cabinet commended this, along with the other initiatives set out and undertaken by the Community Safety Partnership and partners.

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 7 March 2024 considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendations in full.

Resolved (Non-key decision):

To note the achievements and activities of the Eastbourne & Lewes Community Safety Partnership in 2023/24.

Reason for decision:

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