PCC Decisions

The Police & Crime Commissioner has approved a decision to continue funding the Victim Support  Young Witness Service for 2018/19.

It is an evidence based approach to retaining enhanced support for the most vulnerable and at-risk victims. This approach works alongside the MOJ commissioned service by Citizens Advice witness service so that value for money is achieved, in conjunction with supporting the highest-risk, most vulnerable witnesses.

You can view the decision notice here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) has approved a decision to continue funding the Vulnerable Victims of Fraud Caseworker's post under Victim Support for 2018/19.

The successful piloting last financial year has evidenced the need for these posts to support victims of fraud. During the 16 month pilot, 405 referrals were received with over 600 practical solutions deployed, over 200 contracts with external agencies, and over 400 hours spent face to face supporting the victims.

The decision notice can be viewed here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner has approved a decision to fund Safe From Harm, which supports victims of high level anti-social behavior across Sussex.

Increased monitoring last year has shown a need for the service, providing emotional and practical support and advocacy for high risk victims of anti-social behavior. 175 cases are expected across East Sussex in this financial year.

The decision notice can be viewed here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner has  approved a decision to fund the Sussex Mediation Alliance for a further year under a grant agreement. 

The Commissioner has the ability to make grants in Sussex to reduce crime & disorder. Sussex Mediation Alliance work with people to find their own realistic solutions to disputes. They currently take a percentage of referrals from Sussex Police, therefore saving Officer time whilst working to a positive outcome for all involved.

The decision notice can be viewed here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) has approved the engrossment of documentation of Airwave Licences at Beachy Head, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Bexhill, Chichester and Race Hill.

The decision notice can be viewed here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner has approved the engrossment of documentation for the use of space within the Town Hall, enabling the sale of the old Lancing Police Station.

You can view the decision notice here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) has approved the engrossment of documentation in regards to the extension of a lease for occupation at Gatwick airport.

The decision notice can be viewed here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner has approved  a return of under-spent monies for 2017/18 from Victim Support under the conditions of the Grant Agreement.

Grant funding is provided to Victim Support to provide a range of Restorative Justice (RJ) services. During the period of 2017/18 Victim Support have held a number of vacancies and hence the full grant has not been spent.

You can view the decision notice here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner has approved the engrossment of documentation of Saxon House, Newhaven.

You can view the decision notice here.

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) approved the 2018/19 Treasury Management Strategy Statement. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has produced the Code of Practice on Treasury Management (the Code) which represents best practice in Treasury Management. 

The proposed Strategy was reviewed by the Joint Independent Audit Committee on 20 March 2018. Their comments have been noted and incorporated where appropriate.

The decision notice can be viewed here.