Issue - meetings

To consider proposals for the business plan, revenue budget estimates, capital programme and proposed fees and charges in respect of the Council’s priority area of Community Safety.

The Committee RECOMMENDED that:

1.           Cabinet approves the Community Safety Business Plan.

2.           Cabinet recommends to Council that the following be approved:

a)   The detailed revenue budget estimates for 2025/26 (base).

b)   The fees and charges for 2025/26.

The Committee considered the proposals for the business plan, revenue budget estimates, capital programme and proposed fees and charges in respect of the Council’s priority area of Community Safety. The priorities and objectives for Community Safety were a safe place for everyone by reducing anti-social behavior in Broxtowe, Work with partners to reduce violence and improve public safety, and reduce drug and alcohol use. Key lines of enquiry from Members were:

·       Future target figure setting relating to reported domestic abuse in the Borough.

·       License fees for Private Hire/Hackney Carriage was confirmed to be set by legislation.

·       Effects of the increase to National Insurance Contributions.

·       Increase in requests to the Sanctuary Scheme required additional funding.

·       Raising awareness with Electric bike and Scooters in the Borough in partnership with the Police and voluntary sector to help reduce crime and improve confidence in the Community.

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The Committee RECOMMENDED that:

1.           Cabinet approves the Community Safety Business Plan.

2.           Cabinet recommends to Council that the following be approved:

a)   The detailed revenue budget estimates for 2025/26 (base).

b)   The fees and charges for 2025/26.