Safer Stronger Communities Board Serious Violence Strategy 2026-35
September 9, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet approved and adopted the Enfield Safer Stronger Communities Board Serious Violence Strategy 2026-35 on 09 September 2026. The Cabinet noted the endorsement of the strategy by the Safer Stronger Communities Board and the Healthy and Safe Scrutiny Committee.
The Cabinet approved the acceptance of a grant agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund and £0.5m of Council match funding for the 'Unlocking Broomfield for the Community' project on 09 September 2026. The Cabinet also approved adding £4.6 million to the capital programme, delegating authority to officers to sign the Permission to Start form, and to go out to tender for suppliers and consultants.
The Leader of the Council approved the movement of £200,000 from the pipeline into the main capital tree removal and replacement programme for 2026/2027 on 11 September 2026. This budget is for tree removal and replacement along the borough's highways.
The Cabinet Member for Assets and Culture approved the marketing of freehold land east of Southgate Road, Potters Bar, for sale on 14 September 2026. An external agent will be appointed to market the land and invite offers on all bases.
The Leader of the Council agreed to appoint Mark Sullivan as the council's nominee to the Board of Montagu 406 Regeneration LLP from 1 October 2026. This appointment is a replacement for a former nominee and has no cost implications.
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Purpose
The serious violence strategy sets out the 5 key priorities for preventing and reducing serious violence. Importantly the strategy ensures that the Council and names specified authorities meet the statutory Serious Violence Duty set out in the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
Decision
DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to:
I. Note the endorsement of the Safer Stronger Communities Board made on the 30 April 2026 for the statutory partner organisations to adopt the Serious Violence Strategy 2026-35. (Appendix 2)
II. Note the endorsement of the proposed structure and content of the Serious Violence Strategy, by the Healthy and Safe Scrutiny Committee at their meeting of the 4 February 2026. (Appendix 3)
III. Approve and adopt the Enfield Safer Stronger Communities Board Serious Violence Strategy 2026-35, to comply with S8 of the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 7.00 pm on September 9, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Thomas Fountain |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |