Agenda and minutes
Venue: Committee Room 4, Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HD. View directions
Contact: Lisa Weaver, Democratic Services Officer 020 8937 1358 Email: lisa.weaver@brent.gov.uk
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Declarations of interests Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on the agenda. Minutes: None declared. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting held on 6 December 2012 PDF 103 KB The minutes are attached. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2012 were approved as an accurate record of proceedings. |
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Matters arising Minutes: The Policy and Performance Officer informed the committee that the crime update would not be available; however at the May committee meeting a crime priority update will be submitted alongside the new Community Care Partnership strategy.
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Brent Police, borough update Matthew Gardner Brent Police Borough Commander will provide a presentation and overview of policing priorities in Brent, focusing on such issues as:
Current Restructuring Plans & Police Numbers Domestic Violence Personal Robberies Youth Crime Gangs The Mayors Policing Plans Funding Formulas & Budget
Minutes: Gideon Springer, Superintendent of Operations gave a MOPAC presentation detailing the consultation proposals for the future of policing across London. He highlighted the mission statement and aims which included; greatest and safest big city on earth; most effective, efficient, loved and respected force in the UK; and public services and communities tackling crime together. To achieve these, a 20% reduction in seven priority crimes, 20% boost in public confidence and a 20% cut in spending equating to approximately £600m needed to be achieved. MOPAC additionally had three criminal justice goals to ensure punishments were effective and to reduce reoffending. The Superintendent of Operations drew the Committees attention to the future structure of the force which would achieve approximately £30m savings. It was queried how officers on higher tiers would be ‘disposed’ and whether the flatter structure would deter prospective recruits due to reduce promotion prospects. It was explained that under regulation A19, the force had the option to retire persons who had served for 30 years and noted that although the flatter structure may deter some, the requirement to work for 35 years rather than 30 would mean promotion could be achieved. It was explained that savings would also be achieved through the reduction of the asset base with the sale of approximately 200 buildings, reduced building size and reduced running costs. Other saving methods included increasing efficiencies through the upgrading of IT equipment and reduction of back office staff. It was queried how back office staff would be identified for redundancy. It was explained that this was a complex process due to the uncertainty surrounding the impact of these losses but would partially be linked to the IT efficiencies resulting in less officers required for data entry and to carry out administrative functions. It was explained that a further 1200 officers would be placed across London with an overall increase of 2600 SNT, with one named officer for each of the three areas in Brent with the ability to mobilise a team of approximately 30 officers. Members expressed concern over local knowledge being lost with specific officers and PCSOs no longer being assigned to individual wards. It was explained that officers would still be assigned to specific wards but also be able to cover a larger area if required. It was noted that Brent currently had a shortage of officers which would not be filled until August however, under the new proposals, two officers would be added to the number Brent should have. Members queried how public confidence could be increased with less named officers and a lack of consultation. It was explained that the proposals were from MOPAC and the consultation continued until March and Councillors should feed in any concerns regarding the proposals. It was agreed that a response to the MOPAC consultation would be submitted highlighting the concerns of the Committee. It was further explained that a 24 hour front desk would be available in Wembley with Harlesden and Willesden centres being closed once an alternative ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Partnership and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee work programme PDF 83 KB This report sets out some options for the Partnership and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee work programme. Minutes: RESOLVED:-
members noted the work programme |
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Date of next meeting The next meeting of the Partnership and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on 21 March 2013. Minutes: The next meeting of the Partnership and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee will take place on 21 March 2013. |
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Any other urgent business Notice of items raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Democratic Services Manager or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 64. Minutes: None. |