Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities detailing the Safer City and Youth Justice Strategy for Southampton 2013/14.

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 requires every Community Safety Partnership and Youth Offending Teams to produce respective strategic plans for their areas. The plans should include an assessment of the current situation, details of performance, priorities for the coming year and risks to future delivery.

In order to promote a coherent approach to community safety and youth justice, there will be an alignment of shared priorities and governance that develops a single approach to prevention of crime in the City.

(i)  To delegate authority to the Head of Communities, Change and Partnerships to agree any final amendments to the Safe City Plan 2013/14 (Appendix 2) and the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2013/14 (Appendix 3 and 4) following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and the Council’s Management team.

(ii)  Subject to (i) above, to recommend the Safe City Plan 2013/14 (Appendix 2) and the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2013/14 (Appendix 3 and 4) to Council for approval.

1. The Police and Justice Act 2006 places a duty on Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships to meet established national minimum standards.  This includes producing an Annual Strategic Assessment to inform the Safe City Plan. This Plan is included in the Council’s Policy Framework and has to be approved before publication.
2. The Youth Offending Service is required to publish a Youth Justice Strategic Plan in line with the Crime and Disorder Act, 1998, Part iii, Section. 40. The Youth Justice Strategic Plan is also included in the Council’s Policy Framework and has to be approved before publication.

As it is the Council’s statutory duty to approve these plans, no other options were considered.

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