Issue - meetings

To consider recommendations of the Cabinet in respect of:

·         South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy 

(report of the Cabinet enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Cabinet meeting hold on 17 February 2026 which sought approval for the Cabinet’s recommendations.

The Portfolio Holder for Public Protection introduced the South and East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy, which set out how South Holland, Boston and East Lindsey District Councils would work collaboratively with partners, including Lincolnshire Police, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, and the voluntary and community sector, to reduce crime, antisocial behaviour and the fear of crime across South and East Lincolnshire.

Members were advised that the strategy fulfilled the Council’s statutory duties under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and aligned with countywide activity undertaken through the Safer Lincolnshire Partnership.

It was noted that the strategy had been informed by police data, health data and public feedback, and was structured around the following four Priority Areas:

• Tackling antisocial behaviour in communities; 
• Understanding the fear of crime;
• Adopting a place?based approach; and
• Encouraging increased reporting of crime and antisocial behaviour.

The Portfolio Holder confirmed that the strategy underpinned the corporate priority of ‘creating safe and resilient communities’ and would strengthen the Council’s reputation for responding effectively to local concerns.

Members were informed that the Council’s Scrutiny Committee had reviewed the strategy and expressed its support.

DECISION:

That Council:

1)     Adopted the Community Safety Strategy which set out the areas of focus identified by the South and East Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership; and

2)     Authorised the Executive of the authority to make further amendments to the Strategy as required to meet emerging needs identified.