Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner.

Officers advised that there had been several incidents requiring engagement activity, including the recent attack on a synagogue in Heaton Park, Manchester, which had prompted additional reassurance work with the Jewish community. This included engagement with the City Belonging Project and the City’s Jewish community workers.

The Chair noted that while engagement following specific incidents was welcome, the Committee had consistently highlighted the need for deeper, longer-term community engagement. The Chair asked whether longer-term engagement had been discussed. Officers confirmed that, as part of the broader strategic engagement process, the central strategy team had begun ongoing engagement with the City Belonging Project.

The Chair requested further updates on this item in future meetings, noting the forthcoming review of community engagement.

A Member asked whether a forward plan could be developed to clarify how actions would be scheduled across the year and to provide more visibility of items. Officers advised that meetings had been arranged between the central team and the Police Authority Team to review and coordinate items.

RESOLVED, that the report was received, and its contents be noted.