Issue - meetings

This report updates the Committee on the work of the Epsom and Ewell Community Safety Partnership.

The Committee received a report providing  an update on the work of the Epsom and Ewell Community Safety Partnership.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Crime & Disorder Committee. A Member of the Committee raised that they also sit on the Crime & Disorder Committee and asked for clarification on whether they could participate in the debate and vote on this item. The Interim Director of Corporate Services and the Chair confirmed to the Member that they were able to take part in the debate and vote without any conflict of interest issues.

b)            New Borough Commander. A Member of the Committee asked if the new Borough Commander has been announced. The Head of Housing & Community responded to inform the Committee that they have not been told officially who has been appointed but they are aware that the police have appointed a new borough commander for Epsom & Ewell and councillors will no doubt be informed shortly.

c)            CSP Responsibilities. A Member of the Committee queried the years stated in paragraph 3.1, on page 12 of the report. The Head of Housing & Community confirmed to the Member that the report should state that the priorities are agreed for a three year period, covering 2022-2024.

Councillor Alex Coley made a verbal statement to the Committee.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Note the work of the Epsom and Ewell Community Safety
Partnership (CSP).