1 Minutes Community Overview Committee Held at: Boulogne Room - Civic Centre Folkestone Date Monday, 14 March 2016 Present Councillors Mrs Ann Berry, Peter Gane, Mrs Claire Jeffrey, Mrs Mary Lawes (Chairman), Len Laws (Vice-Chair) and Mrs Rodica Wheeler Apologies for Absence Councillor Richard Pascoe, Councillor Paul Peacock, Councillor Mrs Susan Wallace and Councillor Roger Wilkins Officers Present: Andy Blaszkowicz (Head of Commercial and Technical Services), Katharine Harvey (Head of Economic Development), Jyotsna Leney (Community Safety Manager), Sue Lewis (Committee Services Officer) and Shaun Taylor (Anti-Social Behaviour Manager) Others Present: Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee, Cabinet Member for Communities. Rebekah Button - Safeguarding, Kevin Stevens – Emerging and Changing, Ivan Rudd – Health and Wellbeing, Hilary Knight – SKC CCG and Jayne Hagues – Troubled Families District Partnership Manager 38. Declarations of interest There were no declarations of interest. 39. Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2016 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chairman. 40. Community Safety Jyotsna Leney, Community Safety Manager informed members that a new Community Safety Plan had been published and in line with this invited representatives from the 5 priority sub groups to give a short talk on the work Public Document Pack
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Minutes
Community Overview Committee Held at: Boulogne Room - Civic Centre Folkestone Date Monday, 14 March 2016 Present Councillors Mrs Ann Berry, Peter Gane,
Mrs Claire Jeffrey, Mrs Mary Lawes (Chairman), Len Laws (Vice-Chair) and Mrs Rodica Wheeler
Apologies for Absence Councillor Richard Pascoe, Councillor Paul Peacock,
Councillor Mrs Susan Wallace and Councillor Roger Wilkins
Officers Present: Andy Blaszkowicz (Head of Commercial and Technical
Services), Katharine Harvey (Head of Economic Development), Jyotsna Leney (Community Safety Manager), Sue Lewis (Committee Services Officer) and Shaun Taylor (Anti-Social Behaviour Manager)
Others Present: Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee, Cabinet Member for
Communities. Rebekah Button - Safeguarding, Kevin Stevens – Emerging and Changing, Ivan Rudd – Health and Wellbeing, Hilary Knight – SKC CCG and Jayne Hagues – Troubled Families District Partnership Manager
38. Declarations of interest There were no declarations of interest.
39. Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2016 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chairman.
40. Community Safety Jyotsna Leney, Community Safety Manager informed members that a new Community Safety Plan had been published and in line with this invited representatives from the 5 priority sub groups to give a short talk on the work
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and roles they play as part of Community Safety Partnership and sub group chairs. The attached presentation provides a more detailed outline of their work with members paying particular attention to the following points under each priority. Priority 1 – Rebekah Button, Safeguarding
• Members noted the that 183 people had been assisted through the domestic abuse one-stop shop, giving advice, guidance and referrals to assist those in need.
• Year 6 – pupils hearing about the work that goes on and learning how to deal with issues within their own families.
• Year 9 Youth Conference - pupils being given the opportunity to attend workshops to learn the right from wrong through dance, theatre groups, music and partners covering issues such as Child Sexual Exploitation and radicalisation.
• Police checks – the DBS checks last for 3 years for all taxi drivers with staff and agency workers being renewed yearly.
Priority 2 – Shaun Taylor, Safe, Clean, Greener and ASB
• Clean for the Queen initiative.
• Crime reduction initiatives:- Lighting,Cheriton - has made a significant impact on the reduction in crime. Urban Pastors – 30 volunteers now work to help the youth and vulnerable on a Saturday night. TRO’s – nearly 1000 tickets have now been issued with 25 % payment rate on illegal lorry parking.
• Graffiti – this is always going to be an issue and community groups will need to be encouraged to help in this area.
• Partnership working – Rainbow Centre and Porchlight. Priority 3 – Kevin Stevens, Emerging and Changing Communities
• Gangs – there has been a significant change in the number of organised gangs in Folkestone and this is due to them being pushed out from the cities. They are targeting the young vulnerable people.
• Partnership Working – working together to help communities to help themselves.
• Integration work is ongoing eg community hub in East Folkestone
• Traveller Communities – there are no permanent sites in Shepway and the police want to work with them and partners to provide a support network for any issues that may arise.
Priority 4 – David Gardner (presented by Shaun Taylor), Preventing Offending and reducing re-offending
• Identifying those most vulnerable.
• Mapping – researching areas that are most vulnerable, paying particular attention to areas, types of residents, groups, crime statistics.
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• East Folkestone – working with community groups, residents and partners to support those who offend or are potential re-offenders.
• Teaching – helping families to work together, young and old and understanding their needs.
• Housing needs – looking at the types of housing in communities and how this affects residents.
Priority 5 – Ivan Rudd, Health and Wellbeing
• Main areas of concern – alcohol and healthy eating.
• Sport initiatives – see slide for further information.
• Ward Profiles – these will help with particularly hard hit areas and partners will work to teach and communicate health and wellbeing.
Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee attending in her capacity as portfolio holder thanked all concerned for the extensive work being carried out. Members asked if the link to PREVENT e-learning training could be circulated to all councillors and thanked all the representatives for their attendance.
41. Policy Statement on Flooding and Coastal Protection Report C/15/81 The Policy Statement on Flooding and Coastal Erosion Risk Management sets out how the council approaches flood and coastal defence in the district. Andy Blaszkowicz, Head of Commercial and Technical Services introduced members to an updated and simplified Policy Statement on Flooding and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. Members were informed that, although Defra has overall responsibility for flood and coastal erosion the Council has responsibility for delivering flood and coastal defence for the district and it is this policy that details how the Council will assess flood and coastal erosion risks and the action that will be taken to reduce or manage them. Particular attention was paid to the areas at significant risk in the district as follows:
• Coastal flooding
• Pent Stream – rapid response catchment
• Fluvial flooding from the Nailbourne
• Surface water flooding – Folkestone Members were pleased to see that the Pent Stream is on the list of priorities and happy to see the works that have been agreed for Beach Management and Coronation Parade, particularly the Parade as it is a priority to make it safe for the public as soon as possible. Members were happy to support the recommendations being put to Cabinet.
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Proposed by Councillor Peter Gane Seconded by Councillor Mrs Claire Jeffrey and Resolved: 1. To receive and note report C/15/81. 2. To approve the Policy Statement on Flooding and Coastal Erosion
Risk Management. 3. To approve that the policy statement comes into effect from the
date it is approved. (Voting: For 6; Against 0; Abstentions 0)
42. Draft response from SDC to the DfT Consultation on the New Partnership arrangements for the Southeastern Rail Service Specification The Department for Transport (DfT) / Transport for London (TfL) consultation is underway on proposed new partnership arrangements that will oversee the specification of the new South East rail franchise, which will operate from June 2018. Approval on SDC’s draft response to the consultation is being obtained via an individual members decision by Councillor Malcolm Dearden, Cabinet Member for Transport. Katharine Harvey, Head of Economic Development, introduced members to the report and the consultation document put forward by DfT/TfL. She provided members with a short presentation on the main points, as well as the council’s draft response. This is attached to the minutes for information. Members paid particular attention to the following:
• Partnership Approach – making it clear that the HS1 service remains high priority;
• Principles for Success – making it clear to safeguard services locally;
• Governance and Timing – agree the governance arrangements but assurance on transparency is needed and consultation on the new operator is vital.
Members agreed to the draft responses put forward and were happy to support the decision to be made by the Cabinet Member for Transport. Proposed by Councillor Mrs Rodica Wheeler Seconded by Councillor Mrs Mary Lawes and Resolved: 1. To receive and note Report C/15/82. 2. To note the draft response to the consultation’s six questions
(refer to Appendix 1).
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3. To note the proposed procedure for seeking Member approval for submission of SDC’s response to the consultation (section 4 of the report).
(Voting: For 6; Against 0; Abstentions 0)
43. Draft SDC response to DfT's Lower Thames Crossing Option C consultation This item addressed Shepway District Council’s draft response to the Department for Transport (DfT) / Highways England consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing Location C proposals. Katharine Harvey, Head of Economic Development, introduced members to the report and the consultation document put forward by DfT and Highways England (HE). She provided members with a short presentation on the main points as well as the council’s response to the consultation. This is attached to the minutes for information. Members paid particular attention to the options put forward by HE on the proposed route options leading to the bored tunnel which will cross under the Thames between Gravesend and Strood south of the river and at Tilbury to the north. These options form part of the circulated report and are also seen in the attached appendix. The draft SDC response indicates a preference for the Western southern link south of the river, as this has less environmental impact and has fewer complexities in joining the national road network. Members of the committee considered the information provided and agreed that the Cabinet Member for Transport be supported in the draft response. Proposed by Councillor Len Laws Seconded by Councillor Peter Gane and
Resolved: 1. To receive and note Report C/15/83. 2. To note the draft response to the consultation questions (appendix
2). 3. To note the proposed procedure for seeking Member approval for
submission of SDC’s response to the consultation (section 4 of the report).
(Voting: For 6; Against 0; Abstentions 0)
44. Overview and Scrutiny progress Report OS/15/17 sets out the overview and scrutiny monitoring information
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which is underpinned by the work programme for the Community Overview Committee. Councillors are asked to note the work of the committee. Proposed by Councillor Mrs Rodica Wheeler Seconded by Councillor Mrs Ann Berry and Resolved: 1. To receive and note report OS/15/17. 2. To note the overview and scrutiny progress (appendix 1).
(Voting: For 6; Against 0; Abstentions 0)
Shepway Community Safety Partnership Plan
2016-17
• Overview of the Partnership
• Priority 1 – Safeguarding
• Priority 2 – Clean, Green, Safer including ASB
• Priority 3 - Emerging and Changing Communities• Priority 3 - Emerging and Changing Communities
• Priority 4 - Preventing Offending and Reducing Repeat Offending.
• Priority 5 – Health & Wellbeing
• Summary and Questions
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Community Safety Partnership Structure
Safeguarding Sub Group
Chair: KCC
Domestic Abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Exploitation
Safer, Cleaner, Greener
Sub Group
Chair: SDC
Built Environment & New
Developments
CSP Meeting.
Chair: C/Insp Elmes (Kent Police)
Deputy Chair: Jeremy Chambers (SDC)
Attendees: Numerous Partners
Emerging and Changing
Communities Sub Group
Chair: Kent Police
Gangs
Migration
Health and Wellbeing
Sub Group
Chair: Public Health
Drugs and Legal Highs
Alcohol
Prevent Offending &
Reducing Repeat
Offending Sub Group
Chair: KSSCRC
Preventing OffendingChild Exploitation
Counter Terrorism-
Prevent and Vulnerable
Persons
Youth Inclusion
Trafficking / Modern
People Exploitation
Female Genital Mutilation
Developments
Housing Provision
Quality of Life &
Reassurance
Road Safety
Anti-social Behaviour
Community Cohesion &
Inclusion
Migration
Bespoke Communities
Travellers
Alcohol
Mental and Physical
Health
Active Communities
Preventing Offending
Preventing Re-Offending
Integrated Offender
Management
Troubled Families
Joint Family Management
Programme
Community Resolutions
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Introduction
• Shepway Community Safety Partnership (CSP) meets quarterly.
• Sub groups meet bi-monthly.
• Clean, Safe, Green and High Risk ASB meetings are every Tuesday.
• Funding through the Police Crime Commissioner – currently
£28,858 and agreed for next financial year only. This is given in two
payments after a report to the PCC has been submitted on how thepayments after a report to the PCC has been submitted on how the
money has been spent. The CSU applies for additional match
funding for projects.
• Sub groups defined on new emerging themes for the district taking
into account partners priorities.
• Each sub group receives £3,000 to assist with their work.
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Priority 1 – Safeguarding – Rebekah Button
• Domestic Abuse – One Stop Shop multi-agency
weekly Drop In for Domestic Abuse over the last year
has seen visitors increase by 10.3% (183 people
assisted).
• Child Exploitation and Trafficking – two officers from
the Council have been trained to deliver awareness.
Also CSU paid for online educational tool for schools
around CSE.
• Taxi drivers receiving training and awareness around
CSE and trafficking , elements will be built into their
knowledge test.
• Preventing violent extremism – two officers from the
• Improve living standards for those within rentedaccommodation – April – Dec 2015 - 118 includeshousing condition complaints, fire safety checks, rentdeposit schemes inspections & B & B inspections,properties improved by home safe loans – 9,properties improved for disabled persons 44, energyefficiency 3
• Improve appearance of the district – Green Gym,Clean for the Queen, PSPO dog fouling New Romney
• Multi-agency action days – East Folkestone, • Multi-agency action days – East Folkestone, Hawkinge
• Crime reduction initiatives – Cheriton Rec lighting,outreach work in Hawkinge,
• Road Safety – KFRS targeted work and Road SafetyDay, Halfords and Park Farm targeted where boyracers. Local speed awareness campaigns.
• Support to the Urban Pastors scheme.
• TRO for overnight parking 600 FPN issued - 25% paid.
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Priority 2 – Safe, Clean, Greener and ASB (cont’d)
• PSPO for street begging, street drinking, the taking ofnew emerging drugs (legal highs), sleeping in a publicplace – 3 cases pending prosecution, 2 communitytriggers resolved, Missenden Court closure order, 7CBOs including 3 pending court (highest number in theCounty).
• PSPO introduced in New Romney Recreation Grounddogs prohibited unless guide and assistance dogs.
• PSPO going forward for the part closure of SmallpoxHill for flytipping.Hill for flytipping.
• Diversionary activities – SHAPE Gillingham FC andFolkestone Sports Centre – 60 young people engagedin the last year.
• Sports based projects accessible to all – 90 engagedup to Dec 2015.
• Develop Independent Advisory Group to review allpartner activity with minority groups – chaired bymember of CSU, SDC.
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Priority 3 – Emerging and Changing Communities – Inspector Kevin
Stephens
• Complete a profile of the gangs in Shepway – “feet on
the street” multi-agency event – Payers Park, East
Folkestone.
• Develop community interventions to aid intelligence
and disrupt gang activity – intelligence gathering,