Issue - meetings

The Partnership received a short presentation outlining progress with the development of Haringey’s annual Strategic Assessment, the findings for which would inform the drafting of the new Community Safety Strategy as well as the development of the funding bid to MOPAC.

Phase one of the process had now been completed, comprising an initial scan of crime and ASB data followed by a prioritisation exercise using a matrix to rank each data set. This had informed the drafting of a proposed set of emerging priorities which would form the focus for a more in depth analysis exercise constituting phase 2 of the process. This would commence in January and would also include community engagement on the proposed emerging priorities which would inform the final draft of the Assessment which would be submitted to the CSP in April.

In response to questions about how meaningful consultation would be undertaken with hard to reach groups as part of the community engagement exercise, it was advised that a consultation plan to cover this was at an early stage of development. Both existing community forums such as SNT panels, Homes for Haringey resident’s panels etc as well as new engagement avenues would be considered to ensure as wide coverage as possible. The Partnership agreed the importance of devising a short summary document for the consultation in order to ensure a strategic focussed approach was conveyed.

The Partnership noted that key partnership officers were proposed to be interviewed under phase 2 of the process to provide professional input into the determination of emerging priorities. This was particularly important as it was agreed that a variation in emerging priorities might be required in different areas of the borough according to local issues, particularly in Super Output Areas. It was also agreed that hate crime and sexual offences also needed consideration as potential emerging priorities. 

Confirmation was provided that the crossover of the Assessment with the work of the shadow Health and Wellbeing Board was being managed through fortnightly meetings between the Chair and Dir Public Health.

RESOLVED

·        That the update be noted.