Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, which provided an update on the progress made towards achieving the White Ribbon Local Authority Award for Halton. The principles of the award were that local authorities should express a commitment to involving men in anti-violence against women group and produce a preliminary action plan on how this commitment would be achieved. The White Ribbon Team would work with the authority on the development of the action plan and it was proposed that the Community Safety Manager, supported by the local Domestic Abuse Coordinator would act as a liaison point to oversee implementation.

            RESOLVED: That

1.    the Boards continuing support for the progress made towards achieving the White Ribbon Local Authority Award for Halton be noted; and

2.      whilst the focus of the White Ribbon Campaign is involving men in anti-violence against women groups, the Board recognise that domestic violence against a man or woman is wrong.