Resolved –

This Council notes:

·         Public servants in the police, fire and ambulance services put themselves in extraordinary situations to protect us every day.

·         Antisocial behaviour and attacks against those professionals are unacceptable and put lives at risk both by threatening the safety of the worker and by diverting resources from emergencies. This is a problem throughout the year, including around Bonfire Night.

This Council:

·         Endorses Holly Lynch MP’s ‘Protect the Protectors’ campaign and will support publicity campaigns to promote safe and responsible behaviour and raise awareness of the tougher sentences arising from the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill.

·         Supports our partners in police, fire and health and the trade unions in their work to combat antisocial behaviour and attacks, including through engagement activities in schools and other youth and community settings.

Calls on residents to: be respectful to public servants keeping us safe; enjoy safe bonfires and fireworks by preparing properly, getting appropriate permissions and acting responsibly, ideally by attending well run public events; help educate young people about the risks of fire and the need to treat each other and the emergency services with respect.

ACTION:        Chief Executive