Agenda item

The Council and Health Board joint response to the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015.

Following additional comments from the Health Board, an extra recommendation was added by officers during the meeting, and agreed by Members (decision 2 below):

Decisions:

1.           That the ‘Healthy Relationships for Stronger Communities Strategy’  - the council and health board joint response to the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015, be approved.

2.           That delegated authority be granted to the Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Protection to agree any final minor changes to the Strategy before its publication.

Reason for Decisions:

To provide the formal approval to the strategy and ensure compliance by the Council with the duties under section 5 (1) of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to external consultation.