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the Road Safety National Survey, encouraging this survey be promoted and completed: 46,000 had completed the survey to date. It could be found on the home page OPPC Devon and Cornwall:

https://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/

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the level of resource required to set up and establish the Virtual Remand Courts, the lack of priority given to this by the Government and the backlog of cases. Devon and Cornwall Police lobbying challenges faced in MP Service and the limited number of people allowed in the chamber.

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reference to page 32 (1.11) the road safety community speed watches. The board meeting businesses drivers and how they would feel to know company workers endangering lives of customers and children area which needed to be looked at in October. Noted the lack of visible information regarding project EDWARD;

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Virtual Courts: why were the police managing this and not contractors? Was it sustainable for 6 officers to manage the process 5 days a week?

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why was ‘Clean Devon’ not listed? Highlighting the Devon and Cornwall police program ‘Clean Devon’ Multi- agency group focusing on the huge problem with littering and fly tipping. The Panel highlighted their appreciation to the team creating the website as well as the need for pressure to be put on organisations regarding litter;

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concerns as the Autumn Budget scrapped at multiyear spend review. What funding was left? There was a huge increase towards violent crime and it was important to ensure this aspect was highlighted. Investing to make ‘safe places safer’ also needed to be highlighted;

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would the army support be required to support the police force? What roles and powers would the army have and what accountability would there be? Could any thoughts be brought back to the panel to scrutinise?

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Vison 0 was a multi-national road traffic safety project which aims achieve a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries involving road traffic. Zero deaths on roads. The commitment to make all roads safer, not just major roads but aiming to make rural roads safer too;

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‘Edward’ has been launched – (Every Day Without Road Death); this was now being implemented so would hear more about this going forward;

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the virtual remand court was currently being run by police team not the escort service contracted by government. It was currently not legally possible for contractors to complete/manage virtual meetings. Police teams were currently managing due to risk in court space, lobbying by MP’s by October but legislation was not due to early next year. Looking to withdraw police resources by December as it currently required 6 police officers 5 days a week: this was not sustainable;

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Clean Devon was not listed in the Commissioners Update Report as the OPCC were not directly involved. Heart-warming to hear support, nice to know we’re on the right track with issues peninsular Devon and Cornwall, Torquay and Plymouth, thank rural crime. Originally a team of 2 now team of 4, required more resources. The website was created by a police volunteer;

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budget information was received late last year, don’t want to be in the same situation current situation due to conflicting announcements. CSR looks to be within existing budget envelope. Promised uplift want to hear as early as possible. Not an area in receipt of a violence deduction unit from government, why additional council tax has been requested to invest in violence protection work. Keep moving forward to get government to recognise some of the struggles here. Have received ‘Turning Corners’ funding of around half a million pounds to tackle gang related issues in South Devon and Safer Streets for North Stone House to tackle burglary. Struggle to fight of allocations but in close contact with ministers and MPs;

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the armed forces were used for logistics during the last lock down; a major crisis meant the army could be used.  During the lockdown Covid marshals were used however it was not known if the army or street marshals would be used again. Waiting for clarity from the government as don’t know what will need to be required.