Decision details

Members gave consideration to a report which recommended an amendment to the Constitution to include joint arrangements to support the Joint Blaby and Hinckley & Bosworth Community Safety Partnership and to appoint a Joint Scrutiny body. It was reported that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner had approved the Joint Community Safety Strategy and merger, and had also recommended it as a template for other authorities. It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Wright and

RESOLVED –

(i)            Article 9 of the Council’s Constitution be amended to include provision for a Joint Community Safety Partnership;

(ii)           A Joint Community Safety Partnership Overview and Scrutiny Committee be established and the terms of reference be approved.