Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Executive & Growth Director.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the response to the Government consultation on granting Police and Crime Commissioners greater powers of competence.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which provided details of the Government’s consultation on granting Police and Crime Commissioners greater powers of competence. The Government consultation sought the specific views from Councils and would close on 27 October 2021. The report included draft responses to the Government’s prescribed questions.

The Chief Executive & Growth Director, advised that the greater powers being sought would enhance the already excellent relationship between the Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner. The proposals would provide the Police Authority greater latitude beyond the existing functional powers and, in particular, would assist the Council in making efficient use of police assets around the city. The proposals were also likely to present opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the response to the Government consultation on granting Police and Crime Commissioners greater powers of competence.