Agenda and minutes

Philip Aldis, County Councillor Linda Oliver and Hannah Waghorn sent their apologies for absence. 

County Councillor David Jenkins declared a personal interest as his son is a police officer. 

The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership accepted the minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2010 as a correct record. 

Min. 38 – Quarter 4 Performance

TJ said the Countywide Serious Acquisitive Crime Task Group had not been established so minutes could not be forwarded to the Board.

Min. 42 – Changes to CDRP Statutory Duties

The Executive Group had been informed about the changes.  There was no need to change the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership’s name to Community Safety Partnership.

Min. 44 – Road Safety Partnership

There was no further information available and no lead officer was in attendance at the current meeting.  The Chairman undertook to pursue this matter.

Min. 46 – Forthcoming Consultations

In connection with the possibility and practicality of joint CDRP meetings with Cambridge City, the process was not a quick one, involving a reference to the Secretary of State.  It was noted that members of the public could attend CDRP meetings as observers.  The South Cambridgeshire Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership requested that it be presented with options in ~October 2010 for staging future meetings.  South Cambridgeshire parish councils’ concerns about a potential shift of emphasis were noted.

 To note, and to identify necessary actions

The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership considered a performance report produced by Cambridgeshire County Council’s Research group, covering the three months from 1 April to 30 June 2010.

The report focussed on

·                Priority 1 – Reducing Serious Acquisitive Crime

·                Priority 2 – Reducing re-offending

·                Priority 3 – Reducing Domestic Violence

·                Priority 4 – Anti-Social Behaviour (an update)

·                Priority 5 – Cambridgeshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team (an update)

In connection with Priority 2, discussion centred on the viability of posts, in particular the Support and Resettlement Officer. 

In connection with Priority 3, the major concern was funding now that LPSA grants would no longer be available.

In connection with the update on Anti-Social Behaviour, the major concern was the continuing absence of a Case Worker in South Cambridgeshire, which was having a knock-on effect on other aspects of work falling within the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership’s remit.  GB said that negotiations with Cambridge City Council were ongoing to secure temporary cover for one day a week.  In response to a question from County Councillor David Jenkins, GB said that, while seeking to fill the Case Worker post from among those at risk of redundancy, it was nevertheless essential that a successful applicant should possess relevant transferrable skills.

The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership considered a progress report on funding for 2010-11 as at 26 July 2010.

BF said that the outturn of the Safer and Stronger Communities Fund (SSCF) would be dependent on what progress could be made in terms of addressing the issues arising out of the vacancy for an Anti-Social Behaviour Case Worker.  She confirmed that the CDRP Pooled Fund could be rolled over.

It was confirmed that there would be a 10% reduction in SSCF Revenue funding for 2010/11 due to a reduction in the Area Based Grant. This shortfall would be covered from the underspend on the ASB Caseworker post and the Pooled Fund.

Board members discussed the financial constraints facing all organisations at the moment, including the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership.  However, the CDRP should endeavour to contribute to member groups where such groups had lost grant funding, such as in the area of domestic violence. 

The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership considered the funding plan for 2010-11.

RH updated the board with progress in relation to capital bids. TI confirmed that in his view that capital projects would not achieve the outcome needed for the CDRP in relation to Burglary. TI went on to explain that the most effective method of tackling burglary in South Cambridgeshire required staff on the ground

RH asked HT to confirm if the CDRP could convert the remaining  capital to revenue funding for the CDRP to support TI comments.

HT to confirm

The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership considered a report reviewing Safer and Stronger Communities Fund (SSCF) Revenue (2011-12 allocations)

Reference was made to Options 1 to 5 set out in the report.  PH said that South Cambridgeshire District Council favoured Option 1 in the first instance, aspiring to Option 4 in the longer term. The Board endorsed this approach

The Board instructed the CDRP Executive Group to begin looking at options around shared services and report to findings to board prior to April 2011.

The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership considered a report on Serious Acquisitive Crime.

Chief Inspector Dave Sargent highlighted the challenge faced by Cambridgeshire Constabulary in tackling the displacement of crime intoSouth Cambridgeshire. 

The Board discussed a number of issues relating to the need for more effective treatment of crime hotspots affecting more than one CDRP area, and the assessment of South Cambridgeshire in the context of its family group of local authorities.      

Rick Hylton (Chairman) would represent the South Cambridgeshire Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership at the Scrutiny and Overview Committee meeting on 2 September 2010, supported by Paul Howes, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Corporate Manager (Community and Customer Services).

There was no update. 

Consultation was imminent in relation to the following:

·                Shared services and staffing

·                A modified Place Survey

The following were mentioned, in passing:

·                Funding for ISPA

·                Violent Crime Reduction strategy

 Monday 25 October 2010 starting at 10.00am

Swansley Room, South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambs Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA

The South Cambridgeshire Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership noted that the next Board meeting would be held on Monday 25 October 2010, starting at 10.00am in the Swansley Room, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA.