Decision details

Purpose of Report: Is to inform Members about the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the new statutory responsibilities for local authorities under the Act and the proposed governance arrangements for a new statutory Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board for City of York. The report also has attached the City of York and North Yorkshire Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Draft Strategy which is currently out for consultation.

The Executive is asked to support the recommendations and make any comments on City of York and North Yorkshire Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Draft Strategy

Resolved:  (i)      That Note the council’s new statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 be noted.

                   (ii)      That the proposed governance arrangements set out in option 4 be approved.

                   (iii)     That the chairing of the York Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board be delegated to the Director of Public Health.

Reason:     to ensure that the council’s new statutory duties and responsibilities are delivered.