Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Jeanelle de Gruchy, Victor Olisa and Lisa Redfern.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 26 September as a correct record.

RESOLVED

·         That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 September be agreed as an accurate record and signed by the Chair.

Matters arising:

·         A summary of the PREVENT situation analysis had been circulated to the CSP (Community Safety Partnership) via email.

·         The Partnership requested that an update be circulated setting out progress against the Youth Offending Service actions arising from discussions at the last meeting.

·         Confirmation was provided that funding had been secured for quarter 4 of the LFB (London Fire Brigade) LIFE course.   

To receive a verbal update from the Borough Commander.

Detective Superintendent Clayman advised that London remained at substantial threat level linked to risks from international terrorism.

A new MPS (Metropolitan Police Service) community security zones initiative was being introduced in the borough focussed on crowded areas, in particular Wood Green town centre, with the aim of improving links with local businesses in relation to security, counter terrorism measures, business resilience and continuity advice. Promotional events would be held between 15-24 January to raise awareness of the initiative.

The MPS was monitoring the ongoing Lee Rigby trial underway at the Old Bailey.

An introduction will be provided by the Director of the IOM followed by a presentation by the IOM Strategic Lead. A discussion session will follow.

The Chair welcomed MOPAC’s (Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime) Director of Integrated Offender Management, Programmes and Neighbourhoods, Marie Snelling to the meeting to take part in the discussions on the implementation of the IOM model within the borough.

The IOM Strategic Lead, Gareth Llywelyn-Roberts, gave an overview of the new IOM initiative being rolled out in Haringey focused on establishing a single, cutting edge, co-located multi-agency unit to tackle a cohort of core offenders within the borough. The principle objective of the unit was to reduce reoffending by using a ‘change or challenge’ approach focused on the offender as opposed to the offence in order to disrupt the offender’s criminal activities. Details were provided on the structure of the unit and the links to support services and pathways, the unit’s core outcomes and identified targets and the interplay with other service areas including housing, Job Centre Plus, Integrated Gangs Unit etc. 

The clear benefits were outlined of the establishment of the IOM unit underpinned by a borough focused, shared vision and which included benefits both to the individual offender including continuity of service in the transition from youth to adult services and a focus on the needs of the offender, as well as to partners in facilitating joint working between key agencies and enhancing linkages with other key work areas such as gangs., YOS etc. 

The Partnership recognised and passed on their praise for the progress made to date in developing and implementing the IOM unit and the clear vision established. It was advised that the IOM would be launched in the new year, with the Leader and Chief Executive of the Council involved in promoting the IOM at a London level. It was advised that at a pan London level, authorities were at different stages of implementation and/or approach, although there was a common focus on transforming rehabilitation, transitional services and health and mental health engagement. The CSP was informed that a draft health in the criminal justice system strategy was being developed in the new year.

In response to a question regarding the key risks for the IOM going forward, it was advised that although these were hard to anticipate to a degree with the approach being so new, future resourcing was likely to be an issue in recognition of the current financial climate. The setting of clear financial outcomes and payment by results would need to be a primary focus of the unit going forward to demonstrate the effectiveness and future cost savings arising from the approach.

Other key specific local issues identified included those around IT systems and information sharing, compounded by the need for the unit to collate information from agencies multiple IT systems, with the associated bureaucracy, into one case management system. An additional significant challenge would be ensuring the IOM approach was linked into other key strategic policies and directions set across the partnership such as Tottenham regeneration etc. It was acknowledged that the linkages of the IOM to mental health  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

The Partnership received a quarter 2 performance highlight and exception report setting out progress against key indicators and identifying areas of concern. Good progress had been made in a number of areas including improvements in local confidence in policing, robbery and residential burglary figures and a reduction in the number of first time entrants to the youth justice system.

A number of areas of particular concern had been identified. Theft from person offences figures had escalated following the Stone Roses concert in Finsbury Park as well as theft from shops, primarily centred on Wood Green town centre. Confirmation was provided that theft from person would be a significant focus of future event planning for Finsbury Park. A targeted, joint tasking approach was planned for Wood Green to try and improve theft performance statistics.

Youth reoffending levels remained an ongoing concern, with performance remaining high in comparison to London and statistical neighbours. The CSP noted the actions underway to improve performance in this area including a further detailed analysis of underlying figures.

The serious youth violence trend in the borough was worsening, with further analysis required of underpinning data. It was noted that the MPS and youth offending service had different ways of measuring performance in this area and it was agreed that future reports should reflect both measurements going forward.

Theft from motor vehicles had seen an increase in quarter 2, particularly in the west of the borough, Stroud Green specifically. A targeted, partnership approach would be adopted to reduce levels in this area.

It was noted that there were significant data gaps relating to ASB monitoring under outcome 5 and which needed updating for the next meeting.

Assurances were provided that child exploitation was on the radar both locally and London wide and that the CSP would receive a report back in due course on a proposed future approach.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

The CSP received a short presentation looking at crime statistics for the borough, progress made against MOPAC indicators and issues identified in the 2012/13 Crime Audit.

It was acknowledged that consideration needed to be given to improving the indicators used for the monitoring of domestic violence and Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) going forward.

The partnership requested a briefing at the next meeting setting out how the MPS measured performance against the public confidence indicator.

It was agreed that further discussion was required in determining the focus of the next strategic assessment and crime audit, including whether to undertake a total update or focus on a smaller number of targeted issues. There was agreement on the value of also looking at key drivers including education, employment, particular communities affected by crime etc. The Chair proposed a small working group be convened to focus on a minor refresh. It was noted that the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment had recently been refreshed and that it would be valuable to link up the two wherever possible in order to feed into the refresh of the underpinning delivery plan.

The Partnership agreed that improving the publicity of the work of the CSP also needed to be given consideration and greater promotion going forward.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

The CSP received an update briefing setting out quarter 2 progress against the annual partnership delivery plan. It was advised that good progress had been made in quarter 2, with the consequence that no red flags were in place against actions. Progress had been made in relation to IOM outcomes, PREVENT actions and domestic and gender based violence, with actions now all on track.

The focus in quarter 4 would be on alcohol and prevention work including a Public Health alcohol related outcome seminar on 21 January and the continuation of the work of the corporate prevention steering group.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

The Partnership received an update on the development of a new alcohol related violence data sharing protocol agreed with North Middlesex Hospital through their emergency departments. The protocol aimed to enhance understanding of the extent of local violence problems and provide evidence to Public Health in their capacity as responsible authorities under the licensing regime. The protocol would be implemented from February.

The next stage would be a focus on data management systems and processes going forward and identifying appropriate reporting mechanisms to steer subsequent determinations around the targeting of resources. A briefing setting out proposals would be reported to the Community Safety Executive.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

An update from the Deputy Head of Community Safety

The Borough Fire Commander provide a brief update on key areas of concern for the brigade in the borough.

A significant fire at 689 High Road had resulted in serious injuries to a fire fighter in the course of the rescue of a member of the public. The incident was subject to an ongoing MPS investigation.

Licensed and unlicensed Houses of Multiple Occupation within the borough remained an ongoing concern for the LFB in reflection of the increased fire risks in these dwellings.

The issue was highlighted of the apparent use by homeless people of the sheds at the allotments on Monument Way for sleeping and which would potentially need focus in the future due to the associated risks.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

An update was provided on recent Weeks of Action, the targeted partnership initiative aimed at reducing crime and ASB and increasing safety in the borough. Four had been held to date, with Noel Park to be held next week at the lead of the MPS and at which joint operations would be run in conjunction with environmental health, licensing and enforcement, trading standards etc.

At a strategic level, a way forward needed to be determined for the Weeks of Action initiative, the process for which would commence in January in order to assess the sustainability of the initiative and whether a more specifically targeted approach would be preferable.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

An update was provided on progress with the establishment of Safer Neighbourhood Boards in the borough. The deadline set by MOPAC for the Boards to be in place was April although the aim was to have them in place by the end of January. The Chair and Borough Commander had developed draft terms of reference including proposed representation and the recruitment of an independent chair and lay members. The plans would be circulated to the Partnership for comment.

The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime would be visiting Haringey in March to consider the views of the local community on the new policing model and the role of the CSP.

RESOLVED

·         That the update be noted.  

·         A domestic violence workshop would be held on 9 January at which representation was encouraged from all agencies.

·         An alcohol workshop would be held on 21 January at which representation was encouraged from all agencies.

·         Confirmation was provided that the MAC-UK project bid had been successfully shortlisted, with notification of the funding anticipated in February.

The next meeting was scheduled for 13 March, 12-14.00.