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Apologies received for Cllr Paula Layton and Cllr David Jones.
No declarations of interest were made.
Minutes of the meeting on 4th November 2025 were approved as accurate.
Most actions were noted as complete. Updates will be provided on outstanding actions as soon as possible.
Cllr Declan Sammon introduced the report. In response to the questions, it was noted: · The Local Authority is part of a regional Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Safety Partnership Board. · A seperate Local Community Safety Partnership has been established to address localised issues. · Partnership is chaired by Cllr Declan Sammon and includes key local authority partners. · First meeting has been held and next is scheduled for January following police restructure. · Outcomes from local board will be reported back to Scrutiny. · Three Fixed Penalty Notices issues under Public Space Protection Orders at the Town Centre, Cyfarthfa and one other to be confirmed. · Targeted interventions based on hotspot data and work with Neighbourhood Services. · New Superintendent has been appointed and will be invited to all future partnership meetings. · SPF ends in March and currently there is uncertainty over Local Growth Fund criteria and timing. · The future of service delivery would depend on resources and intelligence available. · Other potential funding sources actively being explored. · Service back to full capacity following sickness. · Anti-social behaviour referrals are made through the police Niche database. · Referrals where perpetrators are unknown are treated as intelligence. · Stage 1 and Stage 2 referral process outlined with process considered as effective. · The Police will address any criminal offences related to the use of electric bikes, while the Local Authority team will manage issues concerning anti-social behaviour. · The importance of reporting incidents was emphasised. · Request made to invite police in on an annual basis prior to budget setting. · Two Crime Stopper Zones launched with monthly data reports expected in new year. · Members concerned over visibility of PCSOs and neighbourhood policing. · New model to include 7 Constables and 1 Sergeant shared with Cynon Valley. Details to be confirmed early in new year. · CCTV coverage of Town Centre and Cyfarthfa Castle is strong. · Requests for additional cameras to be evidence-led. · New sim-card based cameras being trialled in hotspot areas. Committee Members agreed that fantastic work is being undertaken by the Community Safety Team whilst recognising that if replacement funding is not found then this will have a devastating impact on the team and community safety in Merthyr Tydfil.
Chair outlined that the FWP is currently being amended and Committee Members will be consulted on future changes following the next Quarterly Technical Meeting.
No referrals were received.
Chair stated that the Risk Workshop will be rearranged for the new year.
Chair welcomed the new Youth Member to the Committee. Chair expressed thanks to members and wished all a Merry Christmas.
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