·         Jeffrey Prick ( Thames Valley Police) informed the Forum that there had been a dramatic increase in the number of elderly and vulnerable scams and for all forum members to remain vigilant, seek support/assistance and report cases accordingly.

·         PC Louise Warbrick (Thames Valley Police) updated the forum on the minimised impact of the Royal Wedding. It was noted that a new Safety Hub would be launched on the 19^th October and would be led by the Windsor Street Angels to negate night time anti-social behaviour. The safety hub would be run over the Christmas eve and New Year’s eve period and would run as a pilot initially and would link into support for rough sleepers and those without permanent accommodation. It was also highlighted that as part of the partnership with Achieving for Children (AFC) and RBWM that a month of activity would be launched around children sexual exploitation, rough sleeping, young persons and drug addictions and knife crime. The Forum were also told that there was a conference on PREVENT taking place in the last week of September. Forum Members were also informed that there had been 281 hate crime occurrences and this had increased slightly from last year’s figure (244). These occurrences included racially aggravated, religious aggravated, physical disabilities as the top reasons for these hate crime incidents.  It was highlighted that the highest offending ethnicity was White British, followed by White Northern European aged 31-35 with victims predominantly being of an Asian or Muslim profile. 72% of offenders were male and reports that had been reported were mostly linked to road rage, neighbourhood disputes or night time economy staff/services.

ACTION- To add Hate Crime to the next agenda

·         Paul Samuels (Mens Matters), updated the forum with details of the success of the monthly drop ins. Mens Matters had been registered as a charity for the past three years. Forum Members were told that the two year plan was in place until 2020 and this would involve the opening of more drop in sessions for Mens Matters in the Slough area. It was also highlighted that the AGM for SWAMI was taking place on the 20^th September and that this initiative had been successful in bringing communities together. It was noted that the planned high street event that took place in July had a good turnout of attendance.

·         Usha Parmar (Berkshire Fire Authority), updated the panel with details of referrals for persons aged over 65 year olds, home fire safety sessions and fire alarm fittings. Forum Members were reminded that there was an open day at the Maidenhead Fire station taking place on the 22^nd October which was open to all of the community. Risk Assessment support would be available on the day for officers or individuals who may need this assistance.

·         Parwati Mistry updated the forum with details of the ‘Healthy Eating Workshop’ which was taking place on the 5^th October.

·         Liz Barr ( WAM Get Involved) informed the forum that the voluntary  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86

Ø     Thames Valley Police- Harjit Hunjan updated the group with a briefing note provided by PC Louise Warbrick. The briefing note outlined Donald Trump’s visit to the UK which would be taking place in July. It was requested that if any Member had any concerns relating to community tensions that this should be reported to Thames Valley Police. There had been some concerns raised around “Punish a Muslim Day” and Forum Members were urged to use the watchdog “Tell Mamas” for any Islamophobia related incidents.

Ø     WAM Get Involved were hosting events as follows:

·         11^th July at 10am-12pm: Safety Adults Training in Ascot/Bray room, Town Hall, Maidenhead

·         25^th July at 12pm-2pm: WAM Network Forum

Members were also reminded that the Voluntary Sector Award nominations were closing later this week. The Voluntary Sector Awards were confirmed to take place on the 26^th September 2018.

Ø     Mens Matters had a great turn out at their most recent drop in and they had seen a steady turn out of 15 attendees at each drop in session.

ACTION- That teenage depression be added to a future agenda.

Ø     St Johns Ambulance had been served notice by the landlord on the current lease at the premises at York Road. It was requested that all Forum Members and that the RBWM help in looking and securing alternative sites in order for St Johns Ambulance to carry out their Community 1^st Aid obligations.