Issue - meetings

This report presents a review of the uniformed street patrol pilot contract with Kingdom Security Ltd, and proposes- on the basis of the very clear information provided by the pilot – that this activity should be sustained into the future. It sets out options for longer-term deployment for consideration.

RESOLVED:

21.1 Cabinet noted the clear and helpful findings of the pilot exercise.

21.2 Cabinet considered the options for the longer term deployment of this service.

21.3 Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment, to develop and implement an in-house operating model for the provision of uniformed street patrols.

21.4 Cabinet agreed to continue with the suspension of the offer of a reduced payment for early settlement of litter-related FPNs beyond the period of the pilot.

Councillor Ellie Southwood, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report presenting a review of the uniformed street patrol pilot contract with Kingdom Security Ltd, and proposes- on the basis of the very clear information provided by the pilot – that this activity should be sustained into the future. It sets out options for longer-term deployment for consideration.

Councillors Farah and Hirani spoke in support of the proposals.

RESOLVED:

21.1    Cabinet noted the clear and helpful findings of the pilot exercise.

21.2    Cabinet considered the options for the longer term deployment of this service.

21.3    Cabinet authorised the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment, to develop and implement an in-house operating model for the provision of uniformed street patrols.

21.4    Cabinet agreed to continue with the suspension of the offer of a reduced payment for early settlement of litter-related FPNs beyond the period of the pilot.