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The Cabinet considered a report
of the Executive Director (Adult & Communities) proposing a new
strategy to tackle domestic abuse across the City.
 
Resolved:-
 
That, in principle, the
proposed strategy identified for the next Southend Domestic Abuse
Strategy (2023 – 2026) be approved to enable the strategy to
be finalised.
 
Reason for Decision
 
The Council’s current
interim strategy requires an update. Although the interim strategy
satisfied the Council’s statutory duties, it is far from
providing a robust, whole system response to domestic
abuse.
 
Other Options
 
There are wider options in
terms of the proposed strategic priorities. However, it is
considered that these priorities best reflect the local need in
Southend, whilst also enabling us to align to the national policy
frameworks and Greater Essex, Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic
Abuse Board strategy.
 
Note: This is an Executive
function
Not eligible for call-in as the
matter has been subject to pre-Cabinet scrutiny by the People
Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Cllrs Courtenay
and Moyies