Decision details
Domestic Abuse Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adult & Communities) proposing a new strategy to tackle domestic abuse across the City.
Resolved:-
That, in principle, the proposed strategy identified for the next Southend Domestic Abuse Strategy (2023 – 2026) be approved to enable the strategy to be finalised.
Reason for Decision
The Council’s current interim strategy requires an update. Although the interim strategy satisfied the Council’s statutory duties, it is far from providing a robust, whole system response to domestic abuse.
Other Options
There are wider options in terms of the proposed strategic priorities. However, it is considered that these priorities best reflect the local need in Southend, whilst also enabling us to align to the national policy frameworks and Greater Essex, Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board strategy.
Note: This is an Executive function
Not eligible for call-in as the matter has been subject to pre-Cabinet scrutiny by the People Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Cllrs Courtenay and Moyies
Report author: Mark Harvey
Publication date: 22/09/2023
Date of decision: 18/09/2023
Decided at meeting: 18/09/2023 - Cabinet
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