Purpose

To approve the Domestic Abuse Strategy for
Herefordshire 2025 to 2028, in accordance with the requirements of
the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

Decision

That:
 
a) The Domestic Abuse Strategy for
Herefordshire 2025 to 2028 be approved for implementation;
 
b) Approval of progress updates and any
refresh of the associated needs assessment required, be delegated
to the Corporate Director for Community Wellbeing in consultation
with cabinet members during the lifetime of the strategy.

Alternative options considered

Not to approve the final draft Domestic Abuse
Strategy for implementation. This option is not recommended, as it
is a statutory duty under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, for local
authorities to have a robust strategy in place for tackling
domestic abuse. Local authorities are required to deliver an up to
date strategy and report back to the Government annually.