Issue - meetings

          The Board received a report from the Executive Director, Environment and Regeneration, which provided an update on the progress in the Community Safety and Protection Division.

          The report provided an update on:

·       Domestic Abuse Services;

·       Enforcement and CCTV;

·       Emergency Planning;

·       Asylum Seekers and Refugees; and

·       Safer Halton Partnership.

Following discussions and arising questions from Members, some additional information was noted:

·       Members raised the issue of parking problems in the Borough and the fact that the powers for traffic/parking enforcements sat with Cheshire Police.  It was suggested that the Chief Inspectors for Widnes and Runcorn be invited to a future meeting to discuss the issues.  Councillor Angela McInerney informed other Board Members that she received some advice from Cheshire Police who recommended that anyone who witnessed a parking issue, should take a photograph and email it to the Police.  They also confirmed that these issues were being investigated and hotspots would be targeted, including Farnworth and Widnes Town Centre;

·       Through the Chair, Councillor Bevan requested an item on the next agenda regarding housing for Asylum Seekers and Refugees.  It was noted that a report on this matter was being scrutinised by the Health PPB; and

·        An update on the White Ribbon status was also requested.

          RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.