Issue - meetings

The Board received a report setting out proposals for the establishment of a Counter Terrorism Partnership Group (CTPG) to manage an Action Plan aimed at reducing the threat of Terrorism in the Borough.

It was proposed that the group should be established in order to ensure that there was a joined up approach across the partnership in relation this issue. The Board was given an overview of the proposed membership and objects of the group and it was noted that there would be four key objectives:

• Preventing violent extremism
• Supporting the Police in gathering intelligence
• Reducing the number of vulnerable sites within the Borough
• Ensuring the Borough is prepared for the consequences of terrorism

The Board was advised that the action plan would be managed by the CTPG, which would meet on a quarterly basis and this would be Chaired by the Superintendent of Haringey MPS.

The Board discussed how multi faith groups and young people could be better engaged to reduce the risk of radicalisation. Pastor Obunge informed the Board that an event entitled ‘Walk Talk’ was being organised and a walk was taking place from Leeds to London where Faith Leaders and survivors of the London bombings would work to engage with and improve communication between communities.

It was noted that similar work was being carried out by the Haringey Racial Equalities Council. In response to a query it was confirmed that there was scope for local businesses to support this work and that this would be welcomed.

The Chair raised concern that the proposed objectives would result in duplication as they were already addressed via the existing emergency planning process. If the sub group were to be established its objectives would need to be more focussed in order to ensure that it was effective.

There was agreement that the objectives as set out were too broad and that they would not be helpful in encouraging people to bring forward information to the Police. It was suggested that the group should focus on raising awareness amongst the local community.

The Chair requested that a report be brought back to the Board setting out new objectives reflecting the discussion that had taken place.

RESOLVED:

That a further report be brought back to the Board with a revised emphasis on raising awareness and prevention.