Issue - meetings

That the Executive approved:

1.    the development of a borough wide Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy outlining the Council’s commitment to tackle all forms of violence against women and girls.

2.    development of an action plan and all the necessary requirements to become an accredited White Ribbon organisation.

3.    the in-year supplementary estimate of £600 required to fund White Ribbon Accreditation this financial year.

The Executive considered a report which sought approval for the development of a borough wide Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. The Executive Member for Climate Emergency and Resident Services reported that this preventative work was crucial. She stated that it had been just over a year since the murder of Sabina Nessa. Violence outside the home was far too prevalent. The white ribbon work provided a vehicle for engaging men and promoting the message that preventing violence and misogyny was everyone’s responsibility.

The Chair thanked the Executive Member for her work and her personal commitment to this work. The Executive agreed that everyone had a responsibility to support this work.

RESOLVED that the Executive approved:

1.    the development of a borough wide Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy outlining the Council’s commitment to tackle all forms of violence against women and girls.

2.    development of an action plan and all the necessary requirements to become an accredited White Ribbon organisation.

3.    the in-year supplementary estimate of £600 required to fund White Ribbon Accreditation this financial year.