Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Mark Boleat, Simon Duckworth, Don Randall and Deputy Keith Knowles and Assistant Commissioner, Ian Dyson.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 31 October 2014.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 31 October 2014 be approved.

Report of the Town Clerk.

The list of outstanding references was received.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police which provided an update in relation to road traffic casualties and collisions along with measures in place to mitigate the risks of these. The report also included updates around the Force’s partnership working and outcomes.

Members discussed the Police education and enforcement activities and the ongoing work towards impacting on a reduction in collisions and casualties. Members noted that current activity included a continuing speed enforcement campaign and Operation Roadsense that was held in May.  Members were keen to ensure that Officers worked with the Community Safety Partnership and the Business Engagement team on future campaigns.

In response to a question, Members were informed that the matter of traffic congestion, particularly at junctions would be raised with Transport for London.

Members discussed the issues of cyclists and the possibilities of introducing a byelaw to discourage cyclists from using electronic equipment whilst cycling, however, consideration must be given to the implications of traffic flow and management and how this would be enforced.

In response to the discussion, it was agreed to undertake a piece of work around a pedestrian prevention strategy and consider alternative options for advertising future campaigns such as using City A.M.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of the Town Clerk.

N.B: Deputy Richard Regan declared a non-pecuniary interest as a Member of the Sheriffs and Recorders Fund.

The Committee considered a report of the Town Clerk which informed Members of applications and awards from the Police Property Act fund during 2014 and requested consideration of seven further grants which had been suggested by individual Members.

RESOLVED – That a one-off grant of £2,500 be awarded to the following charities:-

a)  PC Dave Rathband’s Blue Lamp Foundation (CC Reg. No.1138319);

b)  The Police Rehabilitation Trust (CC Reg. No.1077265/1)

c)  Housing the Homeless Central Fund (CC. Reg. 294362)

d)  Care of Police Survivors (CC Reg. No. 207994)

e)  St John’s Ambulance – City of London Branch (CC Reg. 1077265)

f)   City of London Police – Charity for Children (CC Reg. 294362)

g)  The Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem (CC Reg. 235979)

h)   The Sheriffs and Recorders Fund (CC Reg. 221927)

Report of the Remembrancer.

The Committee received a report of the Remembrancer which outlined the provisions of the Criminal Justice Bill and Courts Bill, including restrictions on the use of police cautions, a new offence of improper conduct by police officers, and the introduction of a new, paper-based procedure for dealing with uncontested cases in the magistrates’ courts.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment, considered and approved by the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee on 18 November 2014.  This report is being submitted to the Policy and Resources Committee on 10 December 2014, the Community and Children’s Services Committee on 12 December 2014, the Safer City Partnership meeting on 12 January 2015 and the Court of Common Council on 16 January 2015.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment informing the relevant provisions of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the Community Safety Team, within the Town Clerks Department be the ‘Single Point of contact for the Community Trigger as required under the Act and the Safer City Partnership oversee/scrutinise any community triggers and appeals; and

b)      the Police Committee, in partnership with the City Of London Police, be responsible for the production of a Community Remedies document.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Committee received the 2014/15 Budget Monitoring Report to period ending October 2014.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.

MOTION - That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED – That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held 31 October 2014.

RESOLVED – That the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 31 October 2014 be approved.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Committee considered a report of the Commissioner of Police which updated Members on the current position of the Economic Crime Directorate.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Committee considered a report of the Commissioner of Police which outlined a request to Members of the Police Authority for the reinstatement of a Child’s Pension.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Committee considered a report of the Commissioner of Police concerning the Gateway 3/4 Ring of Steel Compliance and Stabilisation Project.

Report of the Director of Corporate Services.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Corporate Services which provided an update to on the Police Desktop Upgrade Project.

Commissioner to be heard.

The Commissioner of Police was heard concerning on-going and successful operations undertaken by the City of London Police.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.