The report seeks approval to introduce a multi-agency Gangs, Violence and Exploitation Unit to tackle gang related offending in H&F.
Reasons for urgency:
The council is currently not able to provide an adequate capability to deal with anti-social behaviour on our streets and housing estates. In addition, there is an urgent need to provide dedicated resources to tackle the increase in gangs and youth violence.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/03/2020
Reason for urgency:
The council is currently not able to provide an adequate capability to deal with anti-social behaviour on our streets and housing estates. In addition there is an urgent need to provide dediciated resources to tackle the increase in gangs and youth violence.
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: June 2020 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Deputy Leader
Lead director: Director Residents' Services
Department: The Environment department
Contact: Matthew Hooper Email: Matthew.Hooper@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 07450 964 681.