Decision details

Councillor Walmsley, Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion presented the report which outlined that the Bury Community Safety Partnership Strategy details the delivery in Bury of national safety missions, alongside local delivery of the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Plan, tailoring and targeting resources to address specific local priorities derived from partnership data and insight from local people.

Councillor Bernstein sought assurances regarding how the plan will consider concerns from the Jewish community. In response Councillor Walmsley advised that the Community Safety Partnership is acutely aware of sentiments within local communities, particular in the Borough’s Jewish communities given the challenging international landscape and following the 7th October 2023 attack. The report to the Council’s Overview & Scrutiny in November recognised some of the activity which has, and continues to take place, particularly across the Tri-Borough footprint of Bury, Salford and Manchester, and in conjunction with partners such as the Community Security Trust and Shomrim. The Strategy directly acknowledges the largest Jewish communities that form an integral part of the Borough and are a consideration throughout the priorities of the strategy. There have been a number of projects funded through Standing Together monies which are specifically focusing on support either directly to Jewish communities or working across communities to increase awareness, understanding and respect. Councillor Walmsley, Cabinet Member for Communities and Inclusion requested if any member has any community intelligence or issues to raise them directly.

Decision:

The Cabinet:

1.    Approved the Bury Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2025-2028

2.    Will receive regular updates on the delivery of the Strategy through input into Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Reason for the decision:

Bury Council is a statutory member of Community Safety Partnership, including Executive leadership being co-chair of the Partnership. This endorsement demonstrates the commitment of the Council to delivering against local community safety priorities and through updates to Scrutiny ensures the strategy remains live during its life course.

Other options considered and rejected:

There is a statutory requirement for each Community Safety Partnership to produce a strategy outlining how the local authority in each locality will work in partnership to identify and address local safety priorities; this report and strategy is fulfilling that requirement