The Portfolio Holder for Economic and Community Development presented a report which looked at the Community Safety Strategy and Action Plan, taking into account the community safety priorities identified in the most recent Strategic Assessment. The action plan would determine the multi-agency work undertaken in the District to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and increase feelings of safety.

The Community Safety Manager indicated that the Strategic Assessment undertaken in December 2017 had identified seven Community Safety Priorities for the District.  Members indicated that they would have liked information on how many Sevenoaks District residents were imprisoned.  They also indicated that they would be interested in meeting the Area Police Commander to discuss issues arising.

The Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee had considered the same report and agreed to recommend it for approval.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That the Community Safety Strategy and Action Plan for 2018-19, be approved.