Brentwood Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership Strategy Group Meeting
31st March 2010
Present:
Yvette Wetton (Interim Chair) Essex County Council Adrian Davis Essex Fire & Rescue
Colin Freeman Essex Watch/Essex Police
Ann French Youth Offending Service
Ben Hodder Essex Police
Jocelyn Jordan Brentwood Borough Council
Tracey Lilley Brentwood Borough Council
Scott Prestedge Brentwood Borough Council
Peter Woollard Essex Probation
Apologies:
Cllr Dudley Payne (Chairman) Brentwood Borough Council
Keith Dobson Essex Police
Jasmine Frost Essex Police
Andy Ling Essex County Council
Charles Obukofe Police Authority
John Whelpdale Brentwood Borough Council
Simon Williams Essex Police
1. NOTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE 27.01.10
The notes were approved as a true and accurate record. It was noted that TL attended the ‘Face the Public’ event on February 25th and public
reaction was useful. Matters Arising
1) Information regarding fly tipping yet to be communicated to TL from JW and will be carried over to next meeting at which time TL will filter information to the appropriate personnel.
2) Council need to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator (TL) and the funding being provided by the CDRP, this will be carried over to the next meeting.
2. UPDATE ON THE PARTNERSHIP WEB-BASED INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM
TL presented an update on the Web-Based Intelligence System, first confirming funding from Epping and Harlow had been agreed. The group was informed the 2 year Intelligence program will cost £5,000-£7,000. TL is still waiting for Ordinance Survey Data to be provided from the
providing funding for Zubed. TL is to provide a further update at the next meeting, any significant developments in the interim between meetings will distributed by JJ.
3. REDUCTION IN REOFFENDING
PW distributes Home Office Executive Summary document to the group (full document can be found on the Home Office website
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/crimereduction055.htm ), highlighting the ‘CSP efforts to reduce reoffending should focus on activity at three levels’ section on page 4/5 to the group. The group is informed of the good research conducted by the Home Offices into probation re-offender profiling. PW suggests that the action plan for NI 18 would be a good guide for producing an action plan for the CSP and any subsequent sub-group would need strong local authority links. TL suggests that in that regard a link to the Weston Partnership would be particularly beneficial. The point is also raised that cross border offending is a particular problem in Brentwood.
Action: TL to approach Weston Partnership with the view to create close links for the sub-group.
4. REPORT FROM THE CDRP STEERING GROUP/FUNDING UPDATE a) In the absence of Chief Inspector Dobson, BH proceeds to update the
group. The 18th March steering group saw a focus on Ward
Management, BH provided the group with an example of a PCSO “Monthly ‘Ward’ Management Sheet”, highlighting the good work PCSOs are doing in their respective wards. BH then gave the group a copy of the Brentwood NAP Priorities, highlighting problem offences in various wards. From the 1st of April ASB Dispersal Orders comes into effect applying to the new 5 zoned areas (map distributed), BH is hoping for good Gazette coverage of the dispersal order. The new zones will be in effect for a 6 month period, a review will take place after 3 months. There are ongoing efforts to reduce cross border burglary (with specific reference to cross border offender from
Romford), prevention measures in place including the ‘Lock ‘em Out’ campaign, Operation Vigilance & Operation Bumblebee 2. Paul Davis (Brentwood Police) has good relations, and is working closely with Romford representatives to combat the problem. At the 22nd April partners meeting partners will discuss and re-evaluation of PPOs. CF confirms the launch of Brentwood Farm Watch, which generated a lot of interest; CF will also be working closely with Epping and
Chelmsford’s respective farm watches. Spring, Forest and Park Watch are all due to be launched in the near future to continue the good work
boost interest. E-mails are being circulated to generate interest along with the PC Challenge 2010 to aid in NHW recruitment in town and parish councils. CF will be appearing on BBC and Phoenix FM radio to publicise the event whilst TL will distribute information about the
meeting in the council.
BH informed the group about Guarde UK; a residential security firm who offer patrols in a specific area, insurance and security goods and are attempting to target the affluent Hutton Mount area to obtain business, prices start at £1 per day for the basic service rising to over £3.47 for the full service which includes monitoring alarms etc. Essex Police provides training and awards low level PCSO-like powers to accredited persons, eg door supervisors and security guards. Guarde UK have been through this process and are now accredited under the community safety accreditation scheme (CSAS). At present Guarde UK do not have any additional enforcement powers. BH informs the group the police would liaise with Guarde UK operatives and take on any intelligence these operatives obtain should they start up in this area. BH is keen to stress to the press that Police presence will not be withdrawn if Guarde UK operatives begin to operate in the Hutton area. At a recent meeting in Hutton Mount Guarde UK was not well received by residents. Crime in the Hutton mount area remains very low. BH provided JJ with an Essex Police Press Release regarding Guarde UK. b) BH informed the group that at present an overall 2.5% reduction in
crime will likely be achieved this year against a target of 5%, the next years target will be a 1% reduction. This year has seen domestic burglary rise by about 40% with 113 more reported incidents than this time last year (based on figures to the end of feb). Vehicle crime is down 15%, ASB down 3% and crimes against young people (19 years old and under) is down 7.46%. Good inroads are being made into burglary, with provisional figures showing burglary being halved in February and March. BH stresses figures can be misleading in instances where there are low level figures to start with.
c) TL provides a funding update, distributing a CDRP 2009-10 Funding Bids document to the group. Most items have been agreed and paid, however items 3, 9 and 20 have some outstanding issues which are to be resolved and agreed in the near future. A Draft Funding document for 2010/11 is then provided to the group. TL explains 3 roles have been completely agreed but no PCT funding is currently expected. On April 15th a CSP Strategic Assessment meeting will take place to more firmly confirm priorities.
TL provides a draft Funding Application Form which had already been distributed by e-mail, TL stresses the form is still a work in progress and would welcome any constructive comments/feedback.
TL informs the group of a bid to increase the hours for the NHW
Administrator post. The bid gives two options; a 10 hour increase to 32 hours (5 hour contribution from BBC & Epping respectively) and a 6 hour increase to 28 Hours (3 hour contribution from BBC & Epping respectively). The group agree considering the economic climate the 6 hour increase (£1575 BBC contribution to the role) is the best option, specifying that a Strategic Assessment of the Service Level Agreement could help to focus the role and its effectiveness in the hours available. Action: To accept the bid to increase the NWH Administrator post’s to 28 hours.
5. UPDATE ON THE PILGRIMS HATCH PARTNERSHIP
TL distributes a CSP update sheet to the group. TL begins by talking about the Pilgrims Hatch Partnership, highlights the positive activity currently taking place at Larchwood Primary School.
6. REPORT FROM THE ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR CO-ORDINATOR TL gives an ASB update, PSCOs will be taking over responsibility for ABCs in line with the Essex Police Ward Management system from the start of April. TL informs the group that currently talks are ongoing about integrating YAG & MAAG. BH comments that public opinion has been very positive with regard to PSCO relations.
7. PREVENT COMPLIANCE
BH updates the group on Prevent, informing the group that National Security level stands at Severe. A draft Action Plan regarding NI 35 has been produced, JJ is to distribute the draft along with the minutes of the meeting to encourage feedback.
8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) TL distributes an Essex Minimum Standards handout regarding ASB. An ASB Standards Workshop took place on March 5th and was very well attended. Essex standards is being widely publicised.
Action: TL will put Brentwood minimum standards information on the BBC website.
would be impractical at this time; BH highlighted the costs that would be incurred to change the logo on PCSO and Police vehicles.
c) The Overview and Scrutiny Protocol draft document distributed at the last meeting was agreed by the group.
Action: JJ to send the agreed Overview and Scrutiny Protocol document along with the meeting minutes.
d) Due to conflict with PW and YW commitments to the Epping Strategy Group meeting, they would be unable to attend the next scheduled meeting.
Action: JJ to change date of CDRP Strategy Group Meeting scheduled for 25th May.
9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Meetings scheduled for the following year in the Committee Rooms, Town Hall:
2nd June 1pm-3pm (Rescheduled date) 21st July 1pm-3pm
21st September 1pm-3pm 17th December 1pm-3pm
