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Report of the Assistant Director Street Scene and Strategy, Built Environment

The Group discussed a report on progress against targets by the Safer City Partnership for the period Q2 2014/15. The Assistant Director of Streetscene and Strategy noted that rough sleeper performance had improved, and that a review into domestic abuse services was underway in the Department of Community and Children’s Services. He added that the week commencing 24 November would be National Counterterrorism Week, and that events would be held across the Corporation which including Open Spaces, Markets, Environmental Health, Housing and Cleansing departments. He concluded by noting that a policy toolkit for use by hotels was being formulated. The toolkit would assist staff in identifying and responding to signs of domestic and physical abuse. In response to a question, he confirmed that the Emergency Planning Team was involved in these initiatives.

            A member commented that the Hotel Forum could usefully be combined with other fora.

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