Decision details

Having considered a confidential officer report, and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Councillor Joani Reid, the Mayor and

Cabinet, for the reasons set out in the report and by a vote of 9-0:

RESOLVED that:

(1) a VAWG service be tendered for Lewisham residents covering community

and emergency accommodation services;

(2) the service will provide advocacy and advice for victims of VAWG in

Lewisham, supporting victims to improve their safety, reduce their vulnerability

to abuse and support in accessing statutory and voluntary services to improve

health and wellbeing; and

(3) the service will be for a duration of 3 years from April 2020, with the option

to extend for 2 years, at a maximum stated annual value and maximum total

(including extension) stated value.