Decision details

NOTED the comments from Councillor Donnelly-Jackson (as Chair of the Task Group) outlining the work undertaken by the Violence Against Women Scrutiny Task Group in support of the recommendations being presented for consideration and Executive response.  In thanking all those involved in the Task Group review, Councillor Donnelly-Jackson highlighted:

·                that the Task Group had made ten key recommendations, as detailed for response within Appendix 1 of the report, with specific reference made to the importance of feedback from victims and survivors being used to inform policy and service delivery and also to communication being available in accessible formats for disabled women to ensure they were able to access support;

·                the comprehensive and inclusive approach towards the scrutiny review during the pandemic;

·                the series of additional supporting actions identified by the Task Group designed to support delivery of their main recommendations.

Having noted the comments received and overall alignment of the recommendations made by the Task Group with the Council’s approach towards contextual safeguarding work, Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the Executive Response to the recommendations made by the Violence against Women and Girls Scrutiny Task Group, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.