Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services which updates Members on the work of the Cross Party Security Working Group and sets out options for work going forward.

The Committee received a report providing an update on the work of the Cross-Party Security Working Group and setting out, for endorsement, a draft strategic statement and the next steps for the further enhancement of security at KCC sites.

Mr Gary Cooke, Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services, introduced the report.  He reported that the Cross-Party Security Group had conducted several site visits and had been impressed with the quality of KCC staff and their awareness of, and adherence to, security measures but acknowledged that KCC had a mixed economy of buildings, some of which presented unique challenges.

Positive comments were received regarding the next steps set out in Appendix 2 of the report and the importance of communicating to staff the role of the individual in maintaining safe and secure buildings was also highlighted.   

It was RESOLVED that the work undertaken by the Cross-Party Security Working Group be noted and the draft strategic statement and future works programme be endorsed.