Decision details

Members considered the request of additional funding to deliver Domestic Homicide Reviews. The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (2004) places a duty on Community Safety Partnerships to carry out a Domestic Homicide Review when a person who is aged 16 or over was killed by a relative, household member or an intimate partner (or former partner) or commits suicide following reports of domestic abuse. The South Notts Community Safety Partnership was the responsible body for carrying out Domestic Homicide Reviews in Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe Borough Councils.

There were currently three reviews being undertaken with a fourth one expected following a current murder investigation. The funds were currently reported to be in deficit of £4,285.

RESOLVED that additional funding of £5,000 to deliver current Domestic Homicide Reviews be approved and funded from Revenue Contingencies in 2025/26.

Reason

The additional funding was required for the South Notts Community Safety Partnership to comply with the statutory duty to carry out Domestic Homicide Reviews. The report was in accordance with the corporate value of providing a safe place for everyone.