Issue - meetings

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) attended the meeting to deliver a presentation to Members of the Board on the refreshed PCC Plan for Cheshire.  The current PCC was elected in 2024 and was currently developing the Police and Crime Plan to 2028.

The Commissioner’s Office had consulted widely on the development of the new plan and the three core principles identified were:

·       Listen to the public – to ensure locally informed policing priorities and support for victims;

·       Modernise using technology and innovation and consider the police estate to be fit for the future; and

·       Reduce crime – provide an accessible and responsive policy service with prevention and intervention culture firmly embedded with a focus on supporting rehabilitation.

Members were reminded that the Council’s Community Safety Team worked in partnership with the PCC Office to support crime reduction in Halton. 

          The PCC addressed the concerns of Members regarding parking issues around the Borough and acknowledged that although this was a frustration for many, he did not want to divert Police attention from other more serious crimes.  However, in order to try and find a resolution to the issues, he suggested “hotspot policing” (overtime) to enhance Police presence but of course this would be subject to available funding. 

          Following discussions, it was agreed that parking issues would be added to the next agenda of the Community Safety Partnership. 

          The PCC also informed the Board that his Office would be moving from Winsford to Runcorn Town Hall later in the year.        

          RESOLVED:  That the presentation be received.