Issue - meetings

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 on the same par as the same reporting period last year and off road bikes were becoming an increasing problem in the area. 

It was reported that the burglary dwelling crime statistics had been reclassified to include sheds and detached garages and this was the reason the figures had increased this year. Violent crime statics were also up on last year and this was because the assault and harassment figures now included malicious communications, dangerous dogs and fear of violence. Members noted the update and asked questions/made observations in relation to:

·       Presentation of the District Executive Police report and its contents

·       Legal highs/Nitrous Oxide issues/future health issues

·       Ringing 101 and associated issues with this. It was reported that work was being undertaken on the call handling of the 101 number and concerns would be fed back

·       Police Surgeries and information regarding where and when surgeries were being held.

RESOLVED – That:

1.     The District Executive Meeting police report be noted.

2.     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.

3.     Copies of the posters for Police surgeries with times and dates to be advertised in the library.

Citizens Advice Bureau

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

It was noted that at the end of May 2017 the total number of residents given assistance was 214. Debt rescheduled total was £70,292 and additional income generated through eligible benefits was £14,269.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.