Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council House (Next to the Civic Centre), Plymouth
Contact: Lynn Young Email: lynn.young@plymouth.gov.uk
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To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2015. Additional documents: Minutes: Members reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2015 and it was highlighted that ‘Co-opted Representatives’ under the membership section should read ‘Independent Representatives’.
Agreed that subject to the minutes being amended as above, the minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2015 are confirmed as a correct record. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members will be asked to make any declaration of interest in respect of items on this agenda. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made by members in respect of items under discussion at this meeting. |
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS To receive questions from (and provide answers to) members of the public that are relevant to the panel’s functions.
Questions should be no longer than 100 words and sent to Democratic Support, Plymouth City Council, Floor 3, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ or democratic.support@plymouth.gov.uk Questions must be received at least 5 complete working days before the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no questions from members of the public. |
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Following the Police and Crime Commissioner’s review of 101 in November 2014 and recommendations made to the Chief Constable and the Panel's subsequent review in December 2014, the Police and Crime Commissioner will provide a written report to advise how developments to improve performance of the service is progressing against those recommendations. Additional documents: Minutes: Andrew White (OPCC Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer) reported on the formal 12 month review of progress against the recommendations of the 101 review. Members were advised that –
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The Panel will review the Police and Crime Commissioner’s plans for refreshing the Police and Crime Plan 2014-17. Additional documents:
Minutes: Ross Jago highlighted to the Panel the importance of their obligation to scrutinise any variation or refresh to a Police and Crime Plan, and reminded them this was not what was before them today due to the election in May. If the Panel decided to make any recommendations, a report detailing these would be sent to the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The OPCC Chief Executive advised the Panel that the plan had always been launched in April, however due to the forthcoming election for a new PCC in May and the requirement for the new PCC to produce a plan, this was considered the best way forward.
Members were advised that –
The Panel noted the report provided and that the Police and Crime Commissioner had not formally refreshed the Police and Crime Plan.
The Panel made specific recommendations in relation to this agenda item –
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CONSIDERATION OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER'S PROPOSED LEVEL OF PRECEPT FOR 2016-17 PDF 46 KB The Police and Crime Commissioner will provide a written report in relation to the proposed level of precept for 2016-17. The Panel will consider the Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposal and will decide whether to support or veto it. Additional documents: Minutes: Ross Jago highlighted to the Panel that there were insufficient members present to veto the precept.
The Panel considered the Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposal to increase the precept by 1.99% and the reasoning behind that proposal, as presented by the PCC, the OPCC Chief Executive and the OPCC Treasurer.
The OPCC Treasurer advised the Panel that this budget was the final one for the current PCC and set a firm foundation and opportunities for the next PCC.
In addition to the report, the Panel received a presentation which set out a detailed budget analysis as contained in the attached –
In response to questions, Members were advised -
Having considered the evidence presented by the Police and Crime Commissioner and his support staff, the Police and Crime Panel:
Agreed unanimously the proposal to increase the precept by 1.99% (13 members present out of 20).
During the debate members of the Police and Crime Panel raised specific concerns and –
(A report detailing these recommendations was sent to the PCC on 8 February 2016) |
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THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER'S PERFORMANCE REPORT PDF 140 KB The Panel will receive an update from the Police and Crime Commissioner in respect of performance against objectives and performance measures in the Police and Crime Plan. Additional documents: Minutes: The Police and Crime Commissioner submitted an update on the performance measures set out in the Police and Crime Plan 2014-17.
Highlights of the report included –
The Panel noted the report. |
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THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER'S UPDATE REPORT PDF 421 KB The Police and Crime Commissioner has provided the Panel with his regular report regarding the activities and decisions he has made since the last Police and Crime Panel meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: The Police and Crime Commissioner submitted an update reporting on the activities of the Police and Crime Commissioner and progress made in delivering the Police and Crime Plan since the last meeting in December 2015.
Members were advised that –
The Panel noted the report. |
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Members will consider the report and after due consideration, agree the resolutions by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Additional documents: Minutes: The Panel noted that one complaint had been received during the period 27 November 2015 – 13 January 2016 which was subsequently withdrawn by the complainant. |
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POLICE AND CRIME PANEL WORKPLAN 2015-2016 PDF 144 KB The Panel will consider and agree the updated workplan for 2015-2016. Additional documents: Minutes: Ross Jago (Performance and Research Officer, Plymouth City Council) discussed the work plan with the Panel, and it was agreed –
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FUTURE MEETING DATES The following are the scheduled dates for the Panel –
· 19 February 2016 (provisional date - to be used if Precept veto’d) · 15 April 2016
All meetings commence at 10.30 am. Additional documents: Minutes: It was noted that the next meeting would take place on 15 April 2016, with the meeting scheduled for 19 February 2016 no longer being required. The Democratic Support Officer would canvas members for dates for the 2016-17 municipal year. |