Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 20, 2025

Purpose: Purpose to review the Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy, prepared by the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Partnership Board, of which CDC is a member. Recommendation to adopt the Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy,

Content: The purpose of the report was to seek Cabinet's adoption of the 'Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy', which highlighted the importance of different agencies across the county working together to address domestic abuse.   Councillor Paul Hodgkinson, Cabinet Member for Health, Culture and Visitor Experience introduced the report, and advised that the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board had prepared a countywide strategy for 2025–28. As a partner, the District Council played a key role through its housing functions and wider resident-facing services. Cabinet was asked to adopt the strategy which would guide Council activity and support a consistent, shared approach across Gloucestershire.   The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Paul Hodgkinson  and seconded by Councillor Claire Bloomer.   RESOLVED that Cabinet adopted the Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-28.   Voting Record: 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.