This report seeks to advise Cabinet of the statutory responsibilities for Lancashire County Council under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and in particular the requirement to provide safe accommodation support services. It also proposes a wider public health approach to domestic abuse in terms of protection and prevention.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,700,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/12/2021
Anticipated restriction: Part I - View reasons
Decision due: 20 Jan 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Community and Cultural Services
Department: Public Health
Contact: Helene Cooper-Clark Email: helene.cooper@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 07717 346593.