Issue - meetings

Superintendent Danny Inglis and the Local policing team were in attendance to discuss the District Executive meeting Police report.

Members were advised that reports of Anti-Social Behaviour were down in Failsworth East and West but up slightly in Hollinwood and Limeside.

Violent crime was slightly up in Failsworth East and Limeside and this attributable to changes to the recording of crime statics and HMIC data standards which provided accurate recording.

It was further reported that following a car-jacking at a local supermarket, the perpetrator had been given a 3 year sentence by the courts.

Members noted the update and asked questions/made observations in relation to:

·       The use of CCTV, location and set up

·       Different types of policing, information in relation to different crimes, protection and information for the public including Action Fraud

·       Presentation of the District Executive Police report and its contents

·       Police resources

·       PCSO powers and resources

·       Changes in policing/crime over the years

RESOLVED – That:

1.     The District Executive Meeting police report be noted.

2.     Further to the letter sent from the District Executive regarding further PCSO powers to the Chief Constable, the matter is followed up for a response.

3.     A meeting between members of the District Executive and the Local Policing Team takes place to discuss the format of the Police report and future reporting to the meeting.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Members gave consideration of an update provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau.

It was noted that the total number of residents helped in the last 12 months was 771. Debt rescheduled totals were £213,889 and additional income generated through eligible benefits was £210,117.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.