Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
RESOLVED:
That the draft Hillingdon Community Safety Strategy 2025-2029 in Appendix 1 be agreed for consultation.
Reasons for decision
The Cabinet Member for Community & Environment introduced the draft Community Safety Strategy, which was due to go out for a six-week consultation before returning to Cabinet in January and being adopted by full Council in February 2026.
The strategy, led by the Council through the Safer Hillingdon Partnership, involved key agencies including the Police, Fire Brigade, probation services, and representatives from adult and children’s services. The draft priorities included safer neighbourhoods, tackling violence against women and girls, addressing serious violence including knife crime, and safeguarding communities. These priorities were informed by statistical data and a strategic needs assessment.
The Leader of the Council welcomed the strategy and highlighted the successful campaign to prevent the closure of Hayes Police Station, describing it as a symbolic and practical win for community safety in the borough.
Cabinet agreed for the plan to go out for public consultation.
Alternative options considered and rejected
None, as there was a statutory requirement to develop, consult and adopt a Community Safety Strategy for the area.
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Relevant Select Committee |
Residents’ Services |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
Decision takes immediate effect. Not for call-in. This is a policy framework document and the decision to adopt is reserved to the full Council. The relevant select committee will be consulted prior to this. |
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Officer(s) to action |
Richard Webb, |
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Directorate |
Residents Services |
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Classification |
Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge |
Publication date: 24/10/2025
Date of decision: 23/10/2025
Decided at meeting: 23/10/2025 - CABINET
Accompanying Documents:
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