Decision details

The Scrutiny Committee received a report of the Committee and Scrutiny Officer setting out details of those Councillors who had said that they would like to be considered for membership of the Community Safety Partnership Task Group.

It was noted that six Councillors had submitted an expression of interest in the Task Group.  Members agreed that this was a suitable number and that all those who had requested that they were considered should be appointed.

Members discussed whether two meetings were sufficient.

The Committee and Scrutiny Officer reminded Members that the Council was legally required to have a scrutiny committee that would scrutinise the Community Safety Partnership.  Two meetings had been suggested to ensure it reviewed the Partnerships strategic priorities.  The Task Group would still be able to request all-Member briefings it had had in the past; however the Task Group’s meetings should be taking a strategic look rather than considering individual matters.

Councillor Khan agreed that there were other avenues for Members to raise local issues, for example at the Anti Social Behaviour Advisory Group (ASBAG).

The Chair asked that all Members were provided with details of the dates and times for ASBAG.

RESOLVED –

1.      that the Community Safety Partnership Task Group shall comprise six Councillors during 2015/16.

2.      that the following Councillors be appointed to the Community Safety Partnership Task Group for 2015/16 –

·               Councillor Stephen Bolton

·               Councillor Rabi Martins

·               Councillor Binita Mehta

·               Councillor Sohail Bashir

·               Councillor Seamus Williams

·               Councillor Mo Mills