Purpose

Bracknell Forest Council and its partners
recognise the need for a clear strategic vision to drive and shape
the prevention and response to domestic abuse as we develop our new
5 year domestic abuse plan. It is vital that we undertake a public
consultation to provide opportunities for feedback to those who
will benefit from or who have a stake in this important area of
work. A public consultation will ensure that the strategy is
supported by those who have experienced domestic abuse and the
wider community.

Decision

RESOLVED that
 

i.      
the draft Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-2032 for public consultation
for a period of 8 weeks is approved.
 

ii.    
the final strategy will be brought back to the Cabinet for approval
following public consultation.

Reasons for the decision

i.      
Public consultation is essential for shaping a relevant, inclusive,
survivor-focused, and legally compliant strategy that meets the
needs of the local population, incorporates their voices and,
vitally, that those voices shape our work.
 

ii.    
It helps test priorities, uncovers new community insights,
amplifies diverse voices and strengthens public-partnership
collaboration, ensuring our strategy is effective, ethical, and
widely supported.

Alternative options considered

Due to the recommendations in 4 above, no
alternative options have been considered.