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Community Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 18th March, 2024 6.00 pm

March 18, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting covered a range of topics including live broadcasting of meetings, community safety, local policing updates, fire and rescue service updates, and safeguarding policies. Discussions were robust, with significant attention given to community safety and emergency services' operational strategies.

  1. Broadcasting of Meetings: The council decided to continue live broadcasting of meetings to enhance transparency and public engagement. There were no significant arguments against this decision. The implication is an ongoing commitment to making council proceedings accessible to the public, potentially increasing community involvement in local governance.

  2. Community Safety and Policing: The council reviewed the local policing team's annual report, which showed a general decrease in crime but challenges with response times and staffing. Discussions focused on the need for improved 101 call response times and better support for community policing initiatives. The decision reinforced the council's support for local policing efforts, emphasizing the importance of addressing public concerns about safety and response efficiency.

  3. Fire and Rescue Service Update: The update from the fire and rescue service highlighted issues with appliance availability and staffing, particularly the controversial three-rider policy for fire engines. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of this policy in emergency situations. The council expressed apprehension about the policy's implications for community safety and the effectiveness of fire response, urging a reevaluation of the strategy to ensure optimal emergency responses.

  4. Safeguarding Policy Review: The council discussed the safeguarding policy, with a focus on improving training for council members and ensuring clear communication of roles and responsibilities. There was a consensus on the need for enhanced training and possibly appointing a safeguarding councilor to strengthen the council's safeguarding framework. The decision aims to bolster the council's capacity to handle safeguarding issues more effectively, ensuring better protection for vulnerable community members.

An interesting moment in the meeting was the passionate discussion about the safeguarding policy, highlighting the council's commitment to robust protective measures for vulnerable individuals, which resonated strongly with several council members.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorKate Mills
CouncillorKate Mills  Independent •  Cheadle West
Profile image for CouncillorLiz Whitehouse
CouncillorLiz Whitehouse  Labour •  Cheadle North East
Profile image for CouncillorMarc Durose
CouncillorMarc Durose  Conservative •  Forsbrook
Profile image for CouncillorMike Haines
CouncillorMike Haines  Labour and Co-operative •  Cheadle South East
Profile image for CouncillorKeith Hoptroff
CouncillorKeith Hoptroff  Labour •  Leek South
Profile image for CouncillorBarbara Hughes
CouncillorBarbara Hughes  Conservative •  Cellarhead
Profile image for CouncillorMark Johnson
CouncillorMark Johnson  Labour •  Leek North
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Jones
CouncillorJohn Jones  Independent •  Biddulph Moor
Profile image for CouncillorJonathan Kempster
CouncillorJonathan Kempster  Green Party •  Manifold
Profile image for CouncillorJoe Porter
CouncillorJoe Porter  Conservative •  Brown Edge & Endon
Profile image for CouncillorJill Salt
CouncillorJill Salt  Independent •  Biddulph East
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Shaw
CouncillorDavid Shaw  Conservative •  Werrington
Profile image for CouncillorCharlie Smith
CouncillorCharlie Smith  Labour •  Biddulph West
Profile image for CouncillorRoss Ward
CouncillorRoss Ward  Conservative •  Werrington
Member Diary SMDC
Sally Hampton
Martin Owen
David Smith
Mark Trillo
Linden Vernon
Andrew Stokes
Profile image for CouncillorCallum Beswick
CouncillorCallum Beswick  Conservative •  Dane
Profile image for CouncillorAdam Parkes
CouncillorAdam Parkes  Chairman of the Council •  Labour •  Biddulph North
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Roberts
CouncillorPaul Roberts  Conservative •  Caverswall
Profile image for CouncillorMatthew Spooner
CouncillorMatthew Spooner  Labour •  Cheadle North East
Profile image for CouncillorLyn Swindlehurst
CouncillorLyn Swindlehurst  Labour •  Leek North
Profile image for CouncillorCharlotte Atkins
CouncillorCharlotte Atkins  Cabinet Member - Services •  Labour and Co-operative •  Leek North
Profile image for CouncillorPhilip Barks
CouncillorPhilip Barks  Labour •  Leek West
Profile image for CouncillorBill Cawley
CouncillorBill Cawley  Cabinet Member - Communities •  Labour •  Leek West
Profile image for CouncillorMike Gledhill
CouncillorMike Gledhill  Leader of the Council •  Labour •  Leek South
Profile image for CouncillorLinda Malyon
CouncillorLinda Malyon  Vice-Chair of the Council •  Independent •  Ipstones
Profile image for CouncillorMatt Swindlehurst
CouncillorMatt Swindlehurst  Cabinet Member - Leisure and Tourism •  Labour •  Leek South
Profile image for CouncillorNigel Yates
CouncillorNigel Yates  Cabinet Member - Climate Change & Environment •  Labour and Co-operative •  Biddulph West

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