Meeting documents

Reference Number :-2642
Date :-2016/01/22
Decision Maker :-Cabinet
Subject to Call-in :-No
Subject of Decision :-New PREVENT Duty on Local Authorities
Decision :-That:

1. The new duty upon local authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism, BE noted;

2. The proposed Tendring District Council PREVENT Policy, as set out at Appendix A to the report, be approved; and

3. The Portfolio Holder for Well-being and Partnerships supported the recommendation by the Community Leadership and Partnerships Committee, that an all Member Briefing be arranged on the Council’s responsibilities under PREVENT.

Reason for Decision :-In order that the new PREVENT Policy could move forward.
Alternative Options Considered :-None.
Conflicts of Interest Delared (and Dispensations Granted by the Monitoring Officer) :-None.

Consultation with Ward Member: N/A
Contact Officer :-Community Safety Officer - Leanne Thornton
Decision to Take Effect at end of :-2016/02/01
Attachments :-A.8 New Prevent Duty on Local Authorities (684K/bytes)