Decisions

The provision of victims services to children and young people is being expanded and improved and as such a new tender process is being progressed. There has been a delay in progressing the tender release and as such Umbrella Gwent will provide the service for a further period of 4 months from 10th July 2018 for a total cost of £12,000. The increase in cost is due to the expansion of the current roles reflecting their success.

Age Cymru Gwent - To continue to fund 30 hours of support by the Older People's Caseworker. Amount: £18,750. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) - To continue to fund the Well-Being Practitioner jointly with ABUHB. Amount £24,500.Umbrella Cymru - to provide support to those victims who require it in relation to their gender or sexual identity. Amount £5,000

The six month extension will commence on 1st July 2018 and will expire on 31st January 2019.

Each LPA will be expected to comply with the same process as the Positive Impact Fund run by the OPCC (PCCG-2013-123) and provide an annual expenditure report for review at the end of each financial year.

The Commissioner is satisfied that the complaints examined had been dealt with appropriately by the Chief Constable.

The Strategy and Performance Board (SPB) is the primary forum at which the Commissioner holds the Chief Constable to account in accordance with section 1(8) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. The SPB is also the primary consultation forum for strategic decisions that affect both the Commissioner and the Chief Constable.All meetings will be open for public attendance.The Gwent Police Chief Officer Team have been consulted and have agreed to the proposals.