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76/17

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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    The Chairman to report apologies for absence.

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    Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Ken Harwood and Cllr Dorothy Ross-Tomlin.

     

    Cllr Charlotte Morley was in the Chair.

     

77/17

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING pdf icon PDF 135 KB

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    To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2018 as a correct record.

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    The minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2018 were agreed as a correct record subject to the following amendment:

     

    That under Minute 65/17 the last sentence of the first paragraph should read:

     

    ‘The precept would amount to a £12 increase for Band D homes and more than 2,000 consultation responses showed that a majority of those that responded supported the increase.’

78/17

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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    All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter

    (i)            Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or

    (ii)           Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting

    NOTES:

    ·         Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest

    ·         As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner)

    ·         Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial.

     

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    There were none.

79/17

PUBLIC QUESTIONS

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    To receive any public questions.

     

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    Written questions from the public can be submitted no later than seven days prior (19 April 2018) to the published date of the annual or any ordinary public meeting, for which the Commissioner will be invited to provide a written response by noon on the day before the meeting, which will be circulated to Panel Members and the questioner.

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80/17

POLICE AND CRIME PLAN QUARTERLY UPDATE pdf icon PDF 278 KB

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    This progress report on the Police and Crime Plan is for noting.

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    Key points raised during discussion:

     

    1.    The Panel requested that wording be uniformly used when describing data.  For example in paragraph 1.1 a 3% increase was describes as significant but in paragraph 1.4 and 3% decrease was described as slight.  The PCC explained that these were based on detailed statistical/mathematical analysis and whether something was statistically significant or not depended on the baseline.  The PCC was happy to amend the wording.

    2.    The Panel asked why Surrey was number 163 on the Stonewall Index and others were at a higher level despite not being in it for so long.  The PCC shared this concern and was looking into it but overall it was a good achievement compared to the previous year.

    3.    There was some discussion around the 101 response service.  Some Members were unaware that 101 responders were the same people responding to 999 calls.  There was some feeling that rural areas were doing poorly from the 101 response times.  The PCC explained that the 101 service was for everyone and there was no difference in attitude of officers whether the report was from town or rural setting and that a response was based on analysis of threat.  He explained the pressure that an increase in 101 calls was putting on handlers but that staff were coping well.  He offered for Panel Members to visit the 101 centre.

    4.    The Elmbridge Panel Member expressed thanks to the PCC for funding used for homelessness as he had heard good reports on the work they were doing.

    5.    The Woking Panel Member stated that she could see a change for the better in Woking and put this down to having longer serving inspectors, building up their knowledge and continuity in the area.

     

    RESOLVED:

     

    The Panel noted the report.

     

    ACTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:

     

    None.

     

81/17

SURREY POLICE AND CRIME PLAN REFRESH pdf icon PDF 104 KB

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    The PCC published a Police and Crime Plan for 2016 to 2020 based on the six manifesto pledges he made during his election campaign. Two years into office, the PCC has decided to refresh the Police and Crime Plan. Some areas of crime and policing have changed in the last two years and the PCC has now met with hundreds of partners, community groups and residents. All of these have informed a refreshed plan for 2018-2020 which is attached for the Panel’s comments.  

     

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    1.    The PCC introduced his suggested refreshed Police & Crime Plan which he said looked to the future.  He had taken stock at his mid-term and explained how he hadn’t fully appreciated the interconnections when he started the role.  There was now good partnership working which he hoped to take further.  Whilst there had been many comments made on the consultation for the refreshed plan there was no themes to them.

    2.    The PCC explained how priority 1 was not just about armed response but about working with partners to prevent terrorism.  There would be no reduction in the number of firearms officers. In response to a Member query the PCC stated that he would put more detail in the plan on rural crime

    3.    In response to a question regarding how success was to be measured the PCC explained that he hadn’t set rigid targets as they could distort outcomes.  Instead he would have a raft of indicators based on satisfaction.  The indicators were currently being worked on but it was thought that they would be more in line with police targets.

    4.    There was some discussion around resources and the use of those resources.  The PCC explained the rise in precept which was approved by residents and described Surrey as being in a stable financial state but no more.  There were further savings to be made.  Some money was to be put aside for an innovation fund in order to use resources better.

    5.    The PCC confirmed that he would continue to support Junior Citizen this year and that he would be funding the booklets given to every junior citizen.  However, he could not guarantee this for future years.

    6.    In response to specific queries on the plan the PCC stated that this was a strategic plan which sits on top of many action plans that are the responsibility of the police.  He went on to explain how the OPCC was now much more integrated with police action boards.  The public had indicated during the  consultation that they wanted to see specific targets and have these explained to them.

    7.    The PCC went on to explain that Neighbourhood Watch was working well in most areas and that he had visited the co-ordinator recently and was please that it was working well.  He also requested details from Panel Members if they felt that any particular area was not working well.

    8.    The PCC recognised the need to work better with children’s homes, social services and health in order to prioritise actions to reduce the number of repeat missing young people.

    9.    The Panel were informed that the new complaints regulations had been put off until next year.  The PCC did not want to extend his role in this regard as he believed complaints should, as much as possible, be dealt with as close to the source as possible.  He did not envisage an enhance role for the Panel.  He also thought that there would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81/17

82/17

SURREY POLICE ESTATES PROGRAMME pdf icon PDF 109 KB

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    This report, for information, provides details of the Surrey Police Estates Programme which has been made public.

     

    NB: There is a Part 2 annex containing commercial details – Item 14

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    1.    There was discussion had about the location and vision for the new police headquarters. The PCC explained that this would likely be a new build as it needed to be fit for purpose.  It was also thought that the new headquarters would house many of the specialist areas. 

    2.    The PCC confirmed the following:

    ·         A police presence would be retained in Staines Police Station. 

    ·         There would be another station located in the east of the county as Reigate Street was not fit for purpose. 

    ·         Woking police station would not be retained but no front line service was provided from Woking.

    ·         There would be a police presence in every borough but these may change location if good offers arose.

    3.    One Member requested to know in advance where the replacement for Reigate Street was to be located due to the impact on moving the CCTV.  She also had concerns about partnership working but hoped that these would diminish when the changes were in place.

     

    RESOLVED:

     

    The Panel noted the report.

     

    ACTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:

     

    None.

     

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FEEDBACK ON MANAGEMENT MEETINGS BETWEEN THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER AND CHIEF CONSTABLE pdf icon PDF 126 KB

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    This report provides an update on the meetings that have been held and what has been discussed in order to demonstrate that arrangements for good governance and scrutiny are in place.   

     

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    1.    There was some discussion around the slight underspend for February which then changed to an overspend in March.  The PCC explained the nature of fluctuations in budget but was satisfied that these were acceptable.  Members wanted more detail as it was unusual for forecasts to change so late in the year.

     

    RESOLVED:

     

    The Panel noted the report.

     

    ACTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:

     

    That the PCC would provide more details on the forecasts from February to March to explain why the late fluctuation.

     

84/17

UPDATE ON THE HMICFRS INSPECTION RESULTS pdf icon PDF 144 KB

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    HMICFRS (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Police and Fire & Rescue Services) undertake inspections for police forces and, more recently, for fire authorities as well.  This is an update from the latest round of inspections.

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    Key points raised during discussion:

     

    1.    The PCC introduced this report and explained that inspection reports were much improved and that comments were taken seriously and acted on.

    2.    There was some discussion around treating the workforce with respect which was not rated as high as Members would have liked.  The PCC responded that this was treated very seriously but in the overall context of improvement in the force it was something that could be handled.

    3.    In response to a Member expressing disappointment that more resources was not being put into finding and arresting outstanding suspects the PCC stated that he continually challenged the Chief Constable on this.

    4.    It was noted that the vetting of staff was not resolved and that the problem related to the time needed to vet.

     

    RESOLVED:

     

    The Panel noted the report.

     

    ACTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:

     

    The PCC would give further updates to future Panel meetings.

     

85/17

COMPLAINTS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST MEETING pdf icon PDF 65 KB

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    To note complaints against the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner received since the last meeting of the Police and Crime Panel.

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    The Chairman introduced the report for noting.

     

    RESOLVED:

     

    The Panel noted the report.

     

    ACTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:

     

    The outcome of complaint PCP031 to be reported to a future meeting.

     

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RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER AND FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME pdf icon PDF 56 KB

87/17

COMMISSIONER QUESTION TIME

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    The Panel is asked to raise any issues or queries concerning crime and policing in Surrey with the Commissioner.

     

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    There were no further questions put to the Commissioner.

     

88/17

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

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    That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information under the relevant paragraphs of Part 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

     

     

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    RESOLVED:

     

    That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information under the relevant paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

     

89/17

SURREY POLICE ESTATES PROGRAMME

    N.B. This is the Part 2 annex to item 7.

     

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    RESOLVED:

     

    Members noted the Part 2 paper in relation to item 7.

     

90/17

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

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    To note that the next meeting will be held on 28 June 2018.

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    The next meeting of the Panel would be held on 28 June 2018.