The Social Inclusion and Community Safety Policy and Accountability Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on 18 November 2025 to discuss policing in the borough, and the council's approach to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes of their previous meeting and note the dates of future meetings.

Policing in Hammersmith and Fulham

The committee was scheduled to receive an update report on policing in Hammersmith and Fulham from the Metropolitan Police. According to the agenda, the report would cover overall crime in the area, and highlight partnership work between the Metropolitan Police and Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

Violence Against Women and Girls

The agenda included a briefing note for information only, outlining how co-production is embedded in Hammersmith & Fulham Council's approach to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The briefing note was scheduled to highlight the central role of co-production in the commissioning and oversight of VAWG services, with a particular focus on the current procurement process for recommissioning key services. It was also scheduled to reference other initiatives where the VAWG team has worked collaboratively with residents and partners to design and deliver impactful projects.

Previous Minutes

The committee was scheduled to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 June 2025 as an accurate record.

Future Meetings

The committee was scheduled to note the dates of future meetings: 2 February 2026 and 27 April 2026.