Issue - meetings

·        The Partnership had the potential to contribute to the Council’s High Street project focussed on improving 12 town centres within the borough through a programme of short and long term actions. This could link in with existing short term initiatives underway within the CSP such as the ASB project work etc.

·        The incidence of rough sleepers within the borough using inappropriate sleeping accommodation such as in commercial premises, was increasing, culminating in the serving a number of LFB prohibition notices. It was agreed that this issue required further consideration by the Partnership, particularly in recognition that a collective approach would be required due to the overlap of legislative powers in this area. It was agreed that a report outlining the issue should be submitted to the CSP Executive, with a view to reporting back to the next CSP meeting.  

·        The LFB expressed interest in liaising with the Planning Service to look into the potential for introducing a requirement for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in new social housing developments.