Corporate Strategy Appendix A: Responses from Organisations
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1 Corporate Strategy Appendix A: Responses from Organisations Contents 1. Avon and Somerset Constabulary ................................................................................................................... 2 2. Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) ..................................................................... 4 3. Black South West Network ............................................................................................................................... 5 4. Bristol BME Voice ............................................................................................................................................. 13 5. Bristol Disability Equality Forum .................................................................................................................... 25 6. Bristol Dementia Action Alliance .................................................................................................................... 47 7. Bristol Festivals ................................................................................................................................................. 48 8. Bristol Green Capital Partnership .................................................................................................................. 50 9. Bristol Music Trust ............................................................................................................................................ 52 10. Bristol Older People’s Forum ...................................................................................................................... 53 11. Bristol Sisters Uncut ..................................................................................................................................... 56 12. Bristol Women’s Voice ................................................................................................................................. 59 13. Care Support Centre .................................................................................................................................... 65 15. Creative Youth Network .............................................................................................................................. 68 16. Disabilities equalities forum ........................................................................................................................ 69 17. Fair Play South West and Bristol Women’s Voice .................................................................................. 71 18. Learning Partnership West ......................................................................................................................... 73 19. Rail Future ..................................................................................................................................................... 76 20. Royal National Institute of Blind People .................................................................................................... 77 21. South West Transport Network .................................................................................................................. 81 22. Unite the Union ............................................................................................................................................. 85 23. Unison ............................................................................................................................................................ 87 24. VOSCUR ....................................................................................................................................................... 95 VOSCUR statement on volunteering .................................................................................................................. 104 Corporate Strategy Consultation Report – Appendices produced by Consultation and Intelligence Team. Email [email protected] Performance, Information and Intelligence Service 2 1. Avon and Somerset Constabulary Response received via the online survey for partner organisations: We recognise that every public sector organisation is facing significant budget challenges and difficult decisions. We are keen to work together with Bristol to try and mitigate some of the impact in funding reductions and have been pleased at how we have worked together in the recent past. Some of the proposals will have a direct impact on the PCC and Avon and Somerset Constabulary - such as the proposed reduction in PCSO numbers, the reduction in funding for drug and alcohol services and the reduction in resources for Neighbourhood Partnerships. Such reductions are likely to have a negative impact on the individuals and communities we serve and increase the demand that the Constabulary faces PCSOs – PCSOs undertake a crucial role in preventing crime and providing community reassurance. Communities greatly value PCSOs. We have worked with Bristol City Council and the Constabulary to widen the scope of PCSOs and jointly badge all PCSOs in Bristol and the Constabulary have provided a range of information to the Council to demonstrate the added value of the PCSOs. As such we would counsel against the loss of the additional PCSOs in Bristol. It is important to be clear that any reduction in funding for PCSOs would also see a commensurate reduction in numbers in Bristol as we are unable to find the funding to cover the additional cost, due to the challenging funding position we also find ourselves in. Neighbourhood partnerships – these provide an effective mechanism for community engagement and involvement with a range of statutory organisations and the voluntary sector. We would counsel against removal of these in their entirety, whilst appreciating that some change may need to be made to their operation and overall funding. Drug and alcohol services – any reduction in funding for these services will need to be carefully managed. We would suggest that resources need to be focused on problematic drug users and those going through the criminal justice process in the first instance as they provide the biggest threat to society and face the most acute health problems. It is obviously important that some resources also need to be focused on early intervention and prevention, so any reduction in funding for these services could be challenging. We would be interested to know the council’s current thinking on the late night levy, as this could provide additional funding for tackling alcohol misuse. Please see above - we are keen to work together as outlined. Opportunities to work more closely together would be welcomed. We are happy to consider involvement in the city office, feel that there is merit in working on the active citizens agenda and considering introduction of the late night levy. Seeking opportunities for further co-location in order to reduce the public sector estate and reduce costs would also be welcomed. Drug and alcohol services – any reduction in funding for these services will need to be carefully managed. We would suggest that resources need to be focused on problematic drug users and those going through the criminal justice process in the first instance as they provide the biggest threat to society and face the most acute health problems. It is obviously important that some resources also need to be focused on early intervention and prevention, so any reduction in funding for these services could be challenging. We would be interested to know the council’s current thinking on the late night levy, as this could provide additional funding for tackling alcohol misuse PCSOs – PCSOs undertake a crucial role in preventing crime and providing community reassurance. Communities greatly value PCSOs. We have worked with Bristol City Council and the Constabulary to widen the scope of PCSOs and jointly badge all PCSOs in Bristol and the Constabulary have provided a Corporate Strategy Consultation Report – Appendices produced by Consultation and Intelligence Team. Email [email protected] Performance, Information and Intelligence Service 3 range of information to the Council to demonstrate the added value of the PCSOs. As such we would counsel against the loss of the additional PCSOs in Bristol. It is important to be clear that any reduction in funding for PCSOs would also see a commensurate reduction in numbers in Bristol as we are unable to find the funding to cover the additional cost, due to the challenging funding position we also find ourselves in. Neighbourhood partnerships – these provide an effective mechanism for community engagement and involvement with a range of statutory organisations and the voluntary sector. We would counsel against removal of these in their entirety, whilst appreciating that some change may need to be made to their operation and overall funding". We would welcome much greater involvement in the devolution discussions. This includes discussions regarding direct involvement for policing and community safety as part of future devolution deals. But could also include discussion as to what can be done more closely together across the devolution area in order to work more closely without being part of the formal devolution package. CF7 - Reshape our approach to civic engagement and local empowerment and reform Neighbourhood Partnerships Not Answered Neighbourhood partnerships – these provide an effective mechanism for community engagement and involvement with a range of statutory organisations and the voluntary sector. We would