Agenda and minutes

The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and all those present introduced themselves.

Rik Basra informed the Board that an exhibit in respect of ‘Save a Life’ could be found outside in the lobby.  He explained that this campaign had been set up to help people deal with the effects of a diagnosis of cancer.  Rik confirmed he would be at the stand after the meeting to explain the process involved to those wishing to volunteer to take part in the stem cell registration.  He informed the Board that there would be a registration drive held at County Hall in April and also an article on this could be found in the next edition of the Leicestershire County Council’s magazine ‘Leicestershire Matters’.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 September 2016 were taken as read and confirmed as a correct record.

Substance Misuse (Minute 95)

It was reported that whilst no representative from Turning Point had attended a Senior Officers Group (SOG) meeting so far, a further invitation to attend a future meeting would continue to be offered and Chris Thomas will address this matter.

The Chairman invited members who wished to do so to declare any interests in respect of items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations were made.

The Board considered a report from Rik Basra regarding Safer Communities’ Performance 2016/17 Quarter 2.  A copy of the report is filed with these minutes.

The Board were informed that reported hate crime did go up slightly following the result of the Brexit vote.  Gurjit Samra-Rai informed the Board that an Evaluation Report had been undertaken and would be presented to the next Board meeting. 

The Community Safety Partnership Chair for Harborough asked if there was any update in respect of the Domestic Abuse Helpline and whether this could be looked at as a separate item.  It was agreed that a report will be presented to the next meeting of the Leicestershire Safer Communities Strategy Board (LSCSB).

RESOLVED

(1)  That the 2016/17 Q2 Performance information be noted.

(2)  That a report on Hate Crime Evaluation be brought to the next meeting of the Board.

A presentation will be provided by Chief Inspector Andy Lee.

The Board received a detailed powerpoint presentation by Chief Superintendent Andy Lee.  A copy of the presentation slides is filed with these minutes.

It was felt that Cambridgeshire’s Harm Index was crucial to understand so that the public have a clear understanding of how their community is being policed and how resources were being allocated. It was requested that a copy be forwarded to all Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Chairs for their information.

The Board wanted to further raise awareness of cyber crime and acknowledged those identified as vulnerable being the very young and the very old were more likely to fall victim to it.  It was suggested that Officers seek training in cyber safety.  It was requested that this matter be put on the SOG Agenda for the next Board meeting.

The Board thanked Andy Lee for his presentation.

RESOLVED

(1)  That the contents of the presentation be noted.

(2)  That a report on cyber crime be brought to the next meeting of the Senior Officers Group.

The Board received a report from Janet Gower Johnson providing a summary of the national evaluation of the first Troubled Families programme published by the Troubled Families Unit (TFU).  A copy of the report is filed with these minutes.

The PCC confirmed that he was very impressed with the work undertaken by the Supporting Leicestershire Families.  He had met and spoken to two women who had been helped by the programme which had brought home to him how worthwhile this work was.

RESOLVED

(1)  That the summary of the national evaluation be noted.

(2)  That the successful outcomes of the SLF Programme, including the cost benefit analysis of the SLF Programme to date be noted.

The Board considered a report by Jane Moore which presented details on the future role of the Strategic Partnership Board (SPB) following its review by Lord Bach.  A copy of this report is filed with these minutes.

The PCC informed the Board that engagement was key to encourage debates and discussions on safety partnership issues.  The Board acknowledged the importance of ensuring information is fed to the correct groups.

In response to a question raised by the Community Safety Partnership Chair for Harborough Jane Moore offered to provide a flow chart showing how the SPB links in with other boards and sub-groups.

RESOLVED

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That an SPB update is a standing item at future LSCSB meetings.

The Board were informed that no representative from the National Probation Service had attended today’s meeting.

The Board agreed to defer the item to the next meeting.  It would be ensured that a representative of the National Probation Service attend the next meeting.

Rik Basra agreed to take any questions on the report which was part of the papers for this meeting and ensure answers were obtained for the next meeting.

RESOLVED

That the item be deferred to the next meeting.

A presentation will be provided by the Director of Public Health, Mike Sandys.

The Board received a detailed powerpoint presentation by Mike Sandys, Director of Public Health on the work of the Health and Wellbeing Board.  A copy of the presentation slides is filed with these minutes.

The Board welcomed Mr E F White CC, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board to the meeting for this item.

The Board considered how to achieve a stronger working relationship between the Health and Wellbeing Board and the LSCSB.  Mr E F White CC confirmed he had been to all but 2 District Councils to try and ascertain what they would wish to see.  All the work undertaken by the District Councils was good but it is difficult to see how it links as District Councils focus on what their local needs are.

It was proposed that a smaller group would meet and take forward links between the two boards, including the role of SOG in the delivery plan of the Health and Well Being Strategy and report back to LSCSB to present the delivery plan.

RESOLVED:

a)    That the contents of the presentation be noted

b)    That a meeting take place between Officers to discuss the links between the Health and Well Being Board and Senior Officer Group and report the outcomes back to LSCSB.

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The Board considered a report by Debra Cunningham, Public Health Strategic Commissioner.  A copy of this report is filed with these minutes.

Debra Cunningham informed the Board that the early stage proposal to become a local action area had been submitted but she reiterated no funding was available for the programme.  It was thought the announcement by the Home Office of the successful areas would be made late December, early January.

The PCC confirmed that the programme had his full support and he was very keen to be involved.

A further report was requested to a future meeting of the LSCSB to outline the role partners would play within the Scheme.

RESOLVED

That the Board supports the programme should the proposal be successful.

A presentation will be provided by Lydia Patsalides, East Midlands Regional Manager, Crimestoppers.

The Board received a presentation from Lydia Patsalides which provided an update on the work undertaken by Crimestoppers in the region.  A copy of this presentation is filed with these minutes.

Arising from discussion the following points were noted:

·         within Leicestershire the service had experienced a 17% increase in calls in 2015/6

·         the way the Service was provided ensured total confidentiality for all callers as no details of the person calling were taken;

·         the triaging of calls and other safeguards ensured that vexatious calls could be identified.

Lydia Patsalides also offered to attend meetings of CSPs.

RESOLVED:

a)    That the contents of the report be noted.

b)    That the work of Crimestoppers be commended.

The date of the next meeting is 23 February 2017 at 10:00 am.

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Board would take place on 23 February 2017 at 10.00 am.