Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve the Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31, Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31, and Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31, along with the accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved unanimously by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31, Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31, and Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31, along with the accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31, Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31, and Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31, along with the accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a statutory requirement under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for local authorities to create a Safe Accommodation strategy every five years.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local authorities", "Statutory and voluntary sector agencies", "Community Safety Partnership", "Domestic abuse services in BCP"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=937

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To gain agreement by Cabinet to publish the Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy, Safe Accommodation Strategy and the Perpetrator Strategy including delivery plans.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet approved: - ·      The overarching Safer BCP Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-31 ·      The Safe Accommodation Strategy 2026-31 ·      The Perpetrator Strategy 2026-31 ·      The accompanying Safe Accommodation & Community Services Commissioning Plan Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services Reason It is a statutory requirement under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for local authorities to create a Safe Accommodation strategy every five years. These three strategies form the Council’s strategic framework to preventing and respond to domestic abuse across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies. Whilst it is not a requirement to have a Perpetrator Strategy or an overarching Preventing Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Community Safety Partnership have developed these complimentary strategies to focus on preventative, early intervention work and ensure that a holistic approach is taken to addressing domestic abuse and perpetrating behaviours in BCP. All three strategies have been developed through significant public consultation and development, including lived experience groups, Councillor task and finish group and wider stakeholder engagement. The commissioning plan that accompanies the strategies will inform the commissioning of our domestic abuse services in BCP. This Cabinet report accompanies the three Domestic Abuse Strategies as part of the Safer CSP Community Safety Partnership’s commitment in response to Domestic Abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.  

Date of Decision: July 22, 2026