Issue - meetings

RECEIVED the following questions from Lauritz Hansen-Bay concerning neighbourhood watch and the community:

a.         What is the Council’s policy on neighbourhood watch with regard to community safety?

The Council has financially supported Neighbourhood Watch over the last four years. During this time Neighbourhood watch has been strengthened and expanded to incorporate parks, allotments and local open spaces. It serves as a valuable intelligence gathering and communication vehicle on a variety of issues. The Council plans to continue to support this in the future at least within the remainder of the current Medium Term Financial Strategy.

b.         Has the Council consolidated with the Police and Haringey’s community on the future of neighbourhood watch?

The police have an on ongoing review of Police resources as part of their planned budget savings and have identified this post at risk. The council has been in discussion with the Police to confirm the councils position and commitment to future funding.

c.         If the link officer for Haringey neighbourhood watch was made redundant who would do this job?

The council and the police share responsibilities for community safety and would need to achieve the joint community safety outcomes in a different way.

Tracie Evans, Chief Operating Officer recognised the importance of the community safety network and confirmed that there were no current plans to make the neighbourhood watch link officer post redundant . Written responses to the questions raised would be provided after the meeting.

ACTION: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Post Meeting Note – responses shown in italics