URL: https://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4111

Decision Maker: Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Note and endorse the Warwickshire Community Safety Agreement for 2025-2029  There is a duty under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and its associated 2007 regulations for there to be a countywide community safety strategy group. Within Warwickshire, this group is called the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board (SWPB). Stratford-on-Avon District Council (SDC) is a member of the SWPB alongside other district and borough councils in the County and statutory agencies who are responsible for reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. Within the Act is the requirement for the countywide group to prepare a Community Safety Agreement (CSA). As required by legislation, the CSA is based on the four comprehensive Community Safety Partnership (CSP) strategic assessments undertaken during 2024-25 and sets out how partner agencies in Warwickshire will work together to implement shared community safety priorities.   The CSA was presented to the SWPB on 24 June 2025 and was approved subject to formal sign off through partner agency governance processes.     The Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer is delegated within the constitution to sign off such agreements on behalf of Stratford District Council but brought the agreement to the attention of the Senior Management Team on 23rd September 2025 before so approving.   Note- All Partner councils have recently approved the agreement via their own governance and approval processes as well. A number of options were considered by the Monitoring Officer   Option 1 - To note the Community Safety Agreement for Warwickshire for 2025-2029 which the Monitoring Officer will sign on SDC’s behalf as per delegations.   Option 2 – To suggest changes or further information regarding the Community Safety Agreement before signing. No changes were identified and therefore this option was not required.   Option 3 – To reject the Community Safety Agreement. This option was not required as explained in option 1.  

Date of Decision: January 7, 2026