Democratic Services

Community Safety, Crime and Policing Select Committee

TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2013 7.00 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC OFFICES, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES

AGENDA
www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/scrutiny Chair: Councillor ONeill Councillors: Bradburn, Brunning (Vice-Chair), Coventry, Eastman (Vice-Chair), Hoyle, C Williams and P Williams. (2x Conservative Vacancies)

For more information about the meeting please contact Zahra Dhamani on (01908) 252055 or by e-mail zahra.dhamani@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Milton Keynes Council Democratic Services, Civic Offices 1 Saxon Gate East Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ Tel: Milton Keynes (01908) 691691 Fax: (01908) 252456 Hays DX 31406 Milton Keynes 1

What is Overview and Scrutiny? Each local authority is required by law to establish an overview and scrutiny function to support and scrutinise the Councils executive arrangements. Each select committee has its own remit as set out in its terms of reference but they each meet to consider issues of local importance. They have a number of key roles: Providing a critical friend challenge to policy makers and decision makers Enabling the voice and concerns of the public Driving improvement in public services.

The select committees consider issues by receiving information from and questioning officers and external partners to develop an understanding of proposals or practices. They then develop recommendations to provide to officers, Members or external partners that they believe will improve performance, or as a response to public consultations. As select committees have no executive powers they often present their conclusions in the form of recommendations that can be provided to the Council, Cabinet or external agencies. Members will often request a formal response and progress report on the implementation of recommendations that they have provided to various parties. Attending Meetings of Select Committees Meetings of the select committees are held in public and are open for everyone to attend. If you would like to attend then please just turn up but if you can, please let us know you are attending in advance of the meeting and whether or not you would like to make a representation to Members on behalf of yourself or others. If there are specific issues that the meeting must consider in private then they will be asked to consider this at the meeting. After the meeting the recommendations and Minutes of the meeting, as well as agendas and reports for the majority of the Councils public meetings are available via the Councils website at: http://cmis.milton-keynes.gov.uk/cmiswebpublic/

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The Overview and Scrutiny process aims to promote the five themes and priorities set out in the Milton Keynes Councils Corporate Plan The Corporate Plan and framework sets out the vision for Milton Keynes. It captures what type of place Milton Keynes aspires to be for all those who live, work, learn and visit here. The plan sets out ambitious new objectives for Milton Keynes including achieving world class status for its design, new approaches and technologies and as a sporting city. It has five key themes which help communicate all the work the Council does on behalf of the residents of the borough. The five themes are: Cleaner, greener, safer, healthier MK: Improve health and well-being, reduce health inequalities and work with partners to reduce crime and disorder to improve quality of life in MK. Visiting MK: Aim to make Milton Keynes a highly regarded visitor destination with a safe and effective transport system which is easily accessible regionally, nationally and internationally. Working in MK: To improve the skills and opportunities of everyone in Milton Keynes and help jobseekers into work, while attracting and retaining businesses to provide new opportunities and to bring people, jobs and industries to MK to improve the strength and resilience of the local economy. Living in MK: Ensuring people are satisfied with Milton Keynes as a place to live, and to support them effectively through the provision of high quality and efficient public services. World Class MK: Our ambition is to increase the international and national standing of Milton Keynes in several areas including our economic success, thriving communities and a high quality environment.

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Community Safety, Crime and Committee - Terms of Reference

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To assist in creating a sense of place and a safe and strong diverse community in Milton Keynes, and in reducing crime and disorder by supporting and challenging the residents of the Borough, the Council and its partners in the work of operating and maintaining a safe environment. To scrutinise the provision of services, the achievement of targets and the provision of resources to this end. In particular, to carry out the Council's statutory scrutiny functions as the designated Crime and Community Safety Committee.

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AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions The Chair to welcome Members, officers and the public to the meeting and introduce Members and officers who are present. 2. 3. Apologies Minutes To approve, and the Chair to sign as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Community Safety, Crime and Policing Select Committee held on 6 February 2013. (Item 3) (pages 8 to 11). 4. Disclosures of Interests Members to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, or personal interests (including other pecuniary interests), they may have in the business to be transacted, and officers to disclose any interests they may have in any contract to be considered. _____________________________ 5. Chief Fire Officers Report The Committee will receive an annual report (Item 5) (pages 12 to 18) from the Chief Fire Officer for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority. The report which includes information on the performance of the Fire Service and plans for future development. This Committee may wish to consider if there are any particular issues it would wish to investigation further regarding service delivery by the Fire Service in Milton Keynes. Areas identified would also be brought to the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee to be held on 30 April 2013 where the priorities will be set for Overview and Scrutiny for 2013/14. 6. Police and Crime Commissioner The Committee will receive a presentation from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Anthony Stansfeld, who was elected in November 2015 as the PCC for the Thames Valley area. The Commissioner will cover issues around the budget; his first four months in office; the Police and Crime plan and the priorities. The PCC conducted a public consultation on the Draft Police and Crime Plan for the Thames Valley 2013 - 2017 at the beginning of 2013 which sets out the objectives for policing and crime in the Thames Valley area for the next five years with an emphasis on partnership working. The final Plan (Item 6a) (to follow) will be published on 31 March 2013. This Committee may wish to reflect on the response it made to the consultation on the draft plan. (Item 6b) (pages 19 to 20)

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Chief Constable Presentation The Committee will receive the annual presentation from the Chief Constable for Thames Valley, Sara Thornton, on the current local policing service. The Chief Constable will cover issues around protecting communities; cutting crime figures; increasing the visibility of the police, and address the current economic situation and the plans for protecting front line staff.

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Health and Safety Any persons attending meetings in the Council Offices are requested to take a few moments to familiarise themselves with the nearest available fire exit, indicated by the fire evacuation signs. In the event of a continuous alarm sounding during the meeting you must evacuate the building immediately and follow all instructions provided by the fire evacuation officer who will identify him/herself should the alarm sound. You will be assisted to the nearest designated assembly point until it is safe to return to the building. Any persons unable to use the stairs will be assisted to the nearest safe refuge. The yellow call point alarm will be sounded to alert the fire service as to your presence. Mobile Phones Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched to silent or is switched off completely during the meeting. Comments, Complaints and Compliments Milton Keynes Council welcomes comments, complaints and compliments from members of the public in order to make its services as efficient and effective as possible. We would appreciate any suggestions regarding the usefulness of the paperwork for this meeting, or the conduct of the meeting you have attended. A form is available online at http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/complaints/ or is obtainable at the meeting. Please detach the slip below and return it to one of the officers attending the meeting. THE PROCEEDINGS AT THIS MEETING MAY BE RECORDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meeting Attended: Community Safety, Crime and Policing Select Committee Date of Meeting: 16 April 2013 Comments: . . . . . .

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ITEM 3 COMMUNITY SAFETY CRIME AND POLICING SELECT COMMITTEE 16 APRIL 2013

Minutes of the meeting of the COMMUNITY SAFETY, CRIME AND POLICING SELECT COMMITTEE held on WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2013 at 7pm Present: Councillor ONeill (Chair) Councillors: Bradburn, Brunning, Coventry, Eastman and P Williams J Reed (Assistant Director, [Housing]), L Westlake (Youth Offending Team Manager), C Wilderspin (Deputy Head, Community Safety), Z Dhamani (Overview and Scrutiny Officer) Councillors Hoyle and C Williams MINUTES RESOLVED That the Minutes of the Committees meeting held on 16 October 2012 be approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record. CSCP15 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER The Committee received the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) draft Police and Crime Plan for the Thames Valley. Members raised a number of concerns surrounding the draft plan, which it was noted was out to consultation until 8 February 2013. The Committee considered the following points to be of concern that: (a) (b) (c) within the draft plan there was no reference as to how crime levels will be monitored, measured and acted upon; there was no mention of working with health partners and how the PCC would work along side these partners; the cumulative savings detailed in the plan could lead to a reduction in the numbers of police officers and the quality of the equipment available to them; engagement and communication with the public was not addressed and it was unclear as to how residents could communicate direct with the PCC and his office; and
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more evidence needed to be provided as to how the strategic objectives would be implemented and evidence of a structure provided.

The Committee did welcome the mention of tackling issues around and relating to domestic violence. The Committee also welcomed the acknowledgement of partnership working within the draft plan, but considered that clarity was needed as to how this would be implemented. Officers assured the Committee that the PCC was taking into account the priorities of Milton Keynes. The PCC had been in Milton Keynes meeting with the Leader of the Council and had taken part in a routine patrol in some estates within the borough. It was noted that the PCC was required to take due regard of the priorities set for Milton Keynes. It was also noted that members of the public would communicate with the PCC via local Councillors. RESOLVED: That the Chair of the Committee draft a response to the draft Crime and Commission Plan and circulate to the Committee in advance for comment of it being submitted to the PCC by Friday 8 February 2013. CSCP16 REVIEW OF THE SUPPORT TO THE RESPOSNSIBLE AUTHORITIES GROUP (THE COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP) The Committee received an update on the progress of the review to support the Responsible Authorities Group (RAG). It was noted that the Community Safety Plan was currently being revised and would be submitted to RAG in June. Work was taking place with partners and relevant stakeholders to formulate the Plan and how the Team would be structured in the future. It was reported that a number of focus groups and seminars had taken place and several more were planned over the coming months. The consultation that had taken place by the Team in autumn 2012 had produced 1200 responses and the information gathered would be used in the formulation of the Community Safety Plan. RESOLVED 1. 2. That the update be noted. That a further update on the review to the support of the Responsible Authorities Group be brought to the Committee at a future meeting.

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REVIEW OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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The Committee received an update on the commissioned service for victims of domestic abuse, currently run by MK Act, which included the management of a hostel service. MK Act worked with Thames Valley Police, health teams and other partners to provide advice to people who were victims of domestic violence. The Cabinet had requested a report on how Milton Keynes Council was seeking to reduce domestic violence in the borough and the report would be presented to Cabinet in March. The report would focus on the profile of domestic violence, both current and across the last five years and the current approach to reducing incidents. The report would also include an evaluation of the strategic priorities and outcomes sought to inform the re-commissioning of the local domestic violence services. It was noted that the contract with MK Act was to be extended during the period of review of domestic violence to ensure the continuation of support provided. The Committee noted that the introduction of the Health and Wellbeing Board would need to considered as part of the review, particularly how work would be done to address the impacts on health arising from issues and incidents of domestic violence. Members also raised the issue of male victims of domestic violence. RESOLVED That a report be brought back to a future meeting of this Committee detailing the progress made on the review of domestic violence. CSCP18 NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP REVIEW GROUP DRAFT REPORT The Committee received an update from the Chair of the Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) Review Group. It was noted that the Review Group was established to look at the role of Neighbourhood Action Groups (NAGs), how they assisted with the reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour and to review the structure and effectiveness of NAGs across Milton Keynes. It was noted that the Group had heard from a number of witnesses throughout the process and a workshop was held in November with a cross section of stakeholders which produced good evidence for the Review and highlighted some key areas. The Committee viewed that NAGs were excellent forums to engage with the public and should be encouraged. Members acknowledged that the report took into account the need for partnership working across a wide section of stakeholders and welcomed this. It was considered that the evidence gathered was good and supported the need for enhancing the level of partnership working and the resources required to support NAGs.
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It was also noted that the Review Group would be meeting in February to formulate its recommendations ahead of presenting to Responsible Authorities Group in March 2013. RESOLVED That the work of the Neighbourhood Action Group Review Group be acknowledged and the draft report noted.

THE CHAIR CLOSED THE MEETING AT 19:58PM

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ITEM COMMUNITY SAFETY CRIME AND POLICING SELECT COMMITTEE 16 APRIL 2013

Chief Fire Officers update and progress report to Milton Keynes Council Report Author: Mark Jones, Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Performance The Service continues to make investment into preventative safety activities, reducing the effects of fire and the number of road traffic incidents within the community. The Authority has recently changed the way that Home Safety assessments are delivered ensuring a priority based system, which targets those most at risk from the effects of fire. I can report that Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has now been in over 17,000 homes in the last 18 months giving advice and fitting free smoke detectors. This has resulted in a reduction in the number of fire injuries compared to last year and we have also noted that the number of fires being contained to the room in which they started accounts for 85%, with a significant increase in the frequency of smoke alarm ownership at the incidents that we attended. On a wider point, the Authority has ensured that a new performance management culture is embedded within the Service, resulting in a local community safety budget to be spent addressing local needs with local area plans designed to increase safety. An area of note is our contribution to road safety; we are involved at every level and, working with our partners. In the last 12 months the Authority has ensured that 3000 Sixth Form pupils and college students received the Learn and Live road safety and 4522 Bucks and MK 17 and 18 year olds received the Safe Drive Stay Alive presentation. In all nearly 7,500 young people across the Authority area received some form of road safety awareness information. We regularly inspect those categorised as high risk business premises to ensure safety of workplaces, as well as ensuring the fire safety of the more vulnerable occupants of care homes and sheltered accommodation and will be ensuring that this work is maintained over the next four years. Our approach to dealing with fire alarms has helped businesses become safer workplaces and has now become the best practice model for the rest of the country. This approach has reduced the number of calls by working in partnership with businesses by giving free fire safety advice tailored to the commercial environment. In terms of response to emergencies, the Authority has and is looking at more innovative ways of providing this emergency response service and in the first six months of this financial year we have ensured that a fire engine has been in attendance at an incident within 10 minutes on over 80% of occasions, and in attendance on over 99% of occasions within 20 minutes, this is a key part of our improving service. As a reflection of the technical and practical ability of our auditing officers, and the effectiveness of our monitoring systems, Protection enjoyed a 100% record of successfully defending appeals against the Authoritys prosecutions for contraventions (Regulatory Reform Order 2005) in the six months to September 2012.

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In the Milton Keynes Council Area The Service provides a comparatively high level of response in the area served by Milton Keynes Council. Of the Services six full time staffed stations, three are in Milton Keynes. The performance statistics below show the relative emergency requirement. Despite the financial challenges facing all publicly funded authorities, we continue to invest in vital emergency response equipment. We have secured capital funding to make a significant investment in a new specialist rescue vehicle which will add to the range of rescue functions in Milton Keynes. It is anticipated that this will arrive in early 2014. Building on previous discussion with Milton Keynes Council, the Service is now in the process of sourcing smaller fire engines, some of which will be situated in Milton Keynes, so as to improve access to busy streets with congestion due to parking. I am pleased to report a continued close and effective working relationship between the Service and the Thames Valley Police, Bucks and Milton Keynes Councils. We are a supportive partner to the Safety Centre which does so much good work for children in many areas and also enjoy good and functioning relationships with our MPs who have been supportive of our Service. Following a terrible tragedy in which a mother and her child lost their lives in a fire in the Fishermead area in September 2010, we determined to utilise those events to make a significant improvement in public safety for the long term. As well as working closely with the planning authorities in our own area, my officers are active nationally and internationally in campaigning for sprinklers to be mandatory in certain types of premises and occupancies.

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ServiceStatistics
BFRS ResponseTimes 2011 12 2012 13 AccidentalDwellingFires 2011 12 Within10minutes Within20minutes Within10minutes Within20minutes Numberof Incidents Numberof Rescues Numberof Fatalities HospitalisedCasualties Numberof Incidents Numberof Rescues Numberof Fatalities HospitalisedCasualties Numberof Incidents Numberof Extrications Numberof Rescues Numberof Fatalities HospitalisedCasualties Numberof Incidents Numberof Extrications Numberof Rescues Numberof Fatalities HospitalisedCasualties 78.3% 98.8% 77.6% 98.9% 419 8 2 25 414 6 1 19 475 199 22 14 328 443 128 22 10 299 MK 89.4% 99.6% 88.7% 99.7% 149 3 1 11 165 2 1 6 127 62 5 2 115 154 50 3 4 127

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As well as the table above which shows that far more people are rescued from and injured in RTCs than Fires, these maps highlight the areas in which RTCs (of which the Fire and Rescue service is aware) most frequently occur.

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Fire Control Following the Governments cancellation of the national FireControl project, which would have amalgamated the control services of the nine South East region services in 2013, the Authority asked the Chief to bring forward options for this Service. After carefully considering a range of options, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority had decided (in September 2011) to seek a partnership with other services, which was intended to close our own centre and co-locate with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services in Huntingdon. Despite the best assurances offered by our chosen partners in terms of cost reduction, capital outlay and deliverability within timescales and the subsequent issue of a 1.6 million grant from Government, we were unable to secure a working agreement with Cambridgeshire which satisfied our members and, on 31st October 2012, the Combined Fire Authority elected to change the provider of its outsourced fire control services to a partnership of Thames Valley services with Oxfordshire and Royal Berkshire. This new agreement is likely to deliver all of the Authoritys ambitions in terms of savings whilst allowing good and transparent governance to prevail. Essentially, other than a change of go live date to 2014, nothing is changed as far as those we serve and protect are concerned other than a reduced cost of delivering the services. Rated highly by the people we serve Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was recently involved in a national survey which focussed on our emergency response. The results placed Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service first or joint first in four of the 21 categories, and they received an

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overall satisfaction score of 99 per cent. This survey was conducted by an independent research company. Finances The financial position of the Authority is relatively strong for the medium term. This does not mean that we do not have any challenges for the next four years. Instead it means through careful planning and with foresight the Authority has started the process of reshaping the organisation and reducing the cost base by almost 5 million over the next four years. Despite being in the lower quartile group (thus being eligible to take up to a 5 increase in council tax precept without penalty) the Fire Authority recently voted to accept the freeze grant for 2013/14 (the third successive year). In 2011/12 the Authority, through proactive management, and in anticipation of the challenging financial environment, delivered a contribution to reserves of 2 million to help prepare for specific funding issues that would impact on capital plans of the Authority to maintain its continued investment in buildings, vehicles and equipment to help deliver a safer community. The money will also be used to help ease the transition of reducing government and Council Tax funding following the localisation of Council Tax Benefit. The Authority is still in the upper quartile of Value for Money performance as measured by the Audit Commission and we aim to continue to deliver and improve on our performance. Having delivered managed underspends of between 4 and 6% in the last two years, this year, we will report a further managed underspend of around 2% of the revenue budget. These achievements allowed us to reduce borrowing and enhance reserves in anticipation of the current severe grant reductions. The careful scrutiny of expenditure plans continues and, when working up detailed budget plans for 2013/14 a very active challenge process and engagement by members of the Authority in the budget challenge process reinforced the work undertaken in the structured reviews of support functions. Work has commenced on a review of the finance function as well as information and communication and technology (ICT) as an element of the review of support services. All back office functions are being considered and options reviewed over the next two years and these reviews are integral to the delivery of the 4.8 million savings required over the lifetime of the current Comprehensive Spending Review period. As the table below indicates, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority remains (over some years) firmly at the foot of the league table in terms of central government support. Despite this, and the self imposed limitations on Council tax revenue, our performance is remarkable and we are one of the safest places in England in which to reside. Our achievements have not gone un-noticed and we were recently one of the finalists in the Efficiency category, for our Moving Forward business transformation programme at the LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Awards and have received awards for the Services health and safety management system and achievements from the British Safety Council.

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Variation Between Authorities in 2013/14

We have commenced a debate about the hypothecation of funding for emergency services purposes. Despite the natural resistance of the treasury and Westminster, it seems popular with our citizens and businesses. I have also written to the leaders of industry in the Services area to make them aware of the growing disparity with how much they pay by way of (ever-increasing) business rates and the ever-diminishing proportion of government funding for this Fire Authority. HM Government had suggested that mergers of Fire and Rescue Services might provide efficiencies but the sector has been slow to embrace this possibility. Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority is not opposed to mergers of the Service but finding a willing partner seems likely to be challenging. The Government awaits the imminent publication of a report into further efficiencies in the Fire Service and this may give added impetus. From a Chief Executives perspective, it is important to me that the taxpayers I serve in Bucks and Milton Keynes are not disadvantaged in any merger by raised taxation or diminished service levels and, in any future debate on the matter, I will be vigilant in protecting their interests. Public Safety Following detailed consultations, the Fire Authority endorsed a forward looking Public Safety Plan last year which outlined the approach to meeting the challenges over the next number of years. Within this plan the Authority has signed up to the principles below for the period 2012 2017. The Fire Authority ensured that the Service: Maintains the best possible safety provision for the communities we serve and our own staff at all times. Ensures that all proposals are to be subject to full risk and impact assessments and data analysis using nationally recognised models. 6 (17)

There will be no reduction in the number of fire stations. There will be no, or minimal, change in attendance time taken by the first appliance to arrive at an incident. There will be no, or minimal, impact upon the speed or weight of response. Ensures that where possible, any staffing changes will be achieved through natural wastage. Will explore more flexible or new ways of working. Will continue to seek further efficiencies in managerial and support arrangements. Will explore the potential to achieve savings while minimising the impact on the safety of the public and our own staff.

These principles have guaranteed a service to the public over these difficult times. We have already modernised our working practices in the front line meaning that our annual running costs will reduce by around 1.9 million, however the high level of service enjoyed by the community has got better in terms of community safety and emergency response. Essentially, unlike many other services nationally, this Authority took the brave decision not to seek closure of front-line fire stations as a first and direct cut. We work our mangers hard and demand good performance as a minimum. I have enforced a performance culture and we deal with sub standard performance directly. The more funding reduces, the more scrutiny will fall on the management of publicly funded authorities and we involve Authority members closely in challenging budget construction and high level business planning. The rewards are self-evident and member/officer relationships are good and reliable. In summary, despite the funding challenges we face, performance remains high and the men and women of the Service routinely produce good outcomes for those we serve and protect. We are not complacent however and will strive to ensure that performance remains at its high level despite the myriad of challenges facing public services at this time.

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ITEM b COMMUNITY SAFETY CRIME AND POLICING SELECT COMMITTEE 16 APRIL 2013 Police and Crime Plan Consultation response sent 8 February 2013 Please find below the response to the consultation on the draft Police and Crime Plan for the Thames Valley from Milton Keynes Councils Community Safety, Crime and Policing Select Committee following the meeting held on Wednesday 6 February 2013 where the draft plan was discussed. Overall there was a real concern that this plan was 'wooly'. There is little explanation as to how the Strategic Objectives will be met or how the partnerships would work to ensure the objectives are met. The committee had a number of specific concerns: 1) The third bullet point on Chapter 2 should read 'Hold the Chief Constable to account for the exercise of THEIR functions.....' because the role of Chief Constable is a post and personnel could change in years to come. 2) Strategic Priority 1 aims to cut crimes that are of most concern to the public; however there is no information within the document as to how this will be monitored or how they will ensure they have captured the concerns, or method to trace changing concerns of the public across Thames Valley. 3) No mention of legal highs such as Khat, which has a very negative impact on the community. 4) There needs to be more information about how the PCC intends to work with partners, particularly health, for example will there be any joint commissioning between the PCC and Health and Wellbeing Boards? 5) Doesn't mention workplace based corporate manslaughter. 6) Will the PCC and Police support Neighbourhood Action Groups, little mention of them in the plan 7) There were a number of concerns about Police numbers and cuts to the budget; will there be a reduction in frontline policing? 8) Under the section entitled 'Four-year Capital Spending Programme' the first row of the table, 'property' indicates there will be a zero spending on property by 2016/2017, how is this explained? 9) Similarly there is an indication there will be no spending towards SECTU by 2016/17

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10) Over the four years there is also a reduction in spending on equipment, what assurances can the PCC give that officers will be getting the most up to date and appropriate equipment?

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