Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer referred Members to the recent prominent articles and news stories relating to the remit of the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (for copy see file of minutes). The articles included: recognition of the work being undertaken by the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) in terms of their Safe and Wellbeing Visits (SWVs) and referrals to the Alzheimer’s Society, with a national award to be presented in November, linking to the Committee’s ongoing Working Group; and our Emergency Services working together in terms of the “Wisedrive” event, targeting young drivers.
Councillors noted that there was also a recent successful “Celebration of Superheroes” family event held at Locomotion, Shildon which had been organised by the Office of the Police, Crime and Victim’s Commissioner, allowing members of the public the opportunity to meet Emergency services, including: Police; CDDFRS; Mountain Rescue; Coastguard; the RNLI as well as the stars of the Police Interceptors television programme. It was added there had been several activities on the day including: an opportunity to meet the police dogs; interactive exhibitor stands, such as Crime Scene Investigation; a treasure hunt; and a fancy dress competition.
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer reminded Members that there would be a Special Meeting of the Committee on 1 December looking at the issues around Road Safety, including the “Fatal Four”: Speeding; Drink/Drug Driving; not wearing a Seatbelt; and Distraction, for example use of a mobile phone while driving.
Resolved:
That the presentation be noted.