Statement on decision making
Read the Commissioner’s statement on Decision Making to find out;
- Who makes decisions
- How you can find out what is being considered
- How can find out about decisions that have been taken
- About rules relating to the business and the proceedings of the Commissioner
- Who you can contact for further information
Details about decisions made in the current quarter can be found in the table below.
You can view previous decisions by accessing the decision archive to the right.
Decision Ref:
2022/40Issue:
Treasury Management mid-year report 2022/23
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has noted the position for 30 September 2022.
Decision Ref:
2022/39Issue:
2021/22 Treasury Management year-end position
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has noted the outturn position report for 2021/22
Decision Ref:
2022/38Issue:
OPCC - Risk and Opportunities Register
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has noted the latest risk and opportunities register for the OPCC.
Date of Decision:
5th December 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains information which relates to or includes personal information; financial interests of the Police & Crime Commissioner or any other person or company. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.Decision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/37Issue:
Indemnity Wording for Legally Qualified Chairs (LQCs) and Independent Panel Members (IPMs) for Misconduct Hearings
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has
1.agreed to indemnify Legally Qualified Chairs and Independent Members of misconduct hearings in line with the wording set out in the report now presented for a two-year period or until such a time as a permanent solution is agreed by the Home Office and clarified by the APCC, whichever is the sooner.
2, noted the position in relation to the legislative solution proposed by the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire.
Decision Ref:
2022/36Issue:
Collaboration Agreement in relation to the Establishment of a North West Underwater Investigation and Maritime Policing Capability
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has entered into a Collaboration Agreement to provide the public and police forces of the North West with a safe and professional underwater investigation and maritime policing capability.
Date of Decision:
14th December 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this report is restricted as it contains information which if disclosed would, or would be likely to, prejudice the prevention of crime and the apprehension or prosecution of offenders. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.Decision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/35Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Fighting Crime Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has approved the allocation of £54,384.20
from the Fighting Crime Fund as a contribution towards targeted policing activity on certain days during the Christmas and New Year period.
Decision Ref:
2022/34Issue:
Lancashire Police Museum Governance Board Terms of Reference
Decision:
The Commissioner considered the attached report setting out the draft Terms of Reference for the Lancashire Police Museum Governance Board.
The Police and Crime Commissioner
1. approved the Terms of Reference for the Lancashire Police Museum Governance Board
Decision Ref:
2022/33Issue:
Joint Audit and Ethics Committee Constitution and Terms of Reference
Decision:
The Commissioner considered the attached report setting out a new approach to an Audit Committee which supersede the decision made by the Commissioner and Chief Constable in September 2015.
The Police and Crime Commissioner
1. agreed to revoke the decision made in September 2015 to set up a Joint Audit and Ethics Committee
2. approved the establishment of a Joint Audit Committee
3. approved the Terms of Reference for the Joint Audit Committee.
Date of Decision:
16th November 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Report Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/32Issue:
Financial Position as at 30 September 2022
Decision:
The Commissioner considered the attached report setting out the financial position as at the 30 September 2022.
The Police and Crime Commissioner:
1. Noted the Revenue budget monitoring report for 30 September 2022.
2. Noted the position on the capital programme for 2022/23
3. Noted the position on reserves
Decision Ref:
2022/31Issue:
Collaboration Agreement in relation to the Provision of Automatic Number Plate Recognition Technology
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has to entered into a Collaboration Agreement for the provision of Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology on behalf of the five policing bodies and police forces in the North West Region, namely, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside.
Date of Decision:
14th December 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this report is restricted as it contains information which if disclosed would, or would be likely to, prejudice the prevention of crime and the apprehension or prosecution of offenders. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.Decision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/29Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund Community Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has awarded funding of £38,550.80 for the 5 projects set out in Appendix A.
Date of Decision:
6th December 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
Issue:
Delegated Decisions
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has noted the decisions and actions undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by officers of the PCC in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.
Date of Decision:
28th November 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
DecisionDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/26Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund - Fighting Crime Fund
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has approved the allocation of £19,943.68 from the Fighting Crime Fund as a contribution towards targeted policing activity for 'mischief night' and over the Bonfire Celebration Weekend
Date of Decision:
7th November 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
DecisionDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/25Issue:
College of Policing Licence Variance and Memorandum of Understanding
Decision:
The Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed and signed off the Memorandum of Understanding and Licence Variation.
Date of Decision:
18th October 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains information which relates to or includes personal information, financial interests of the Police & Crime Commissioner or any other person or company. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.Decision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/24Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund Police Innovation Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has approved the allocation of £165,156 for the project outlined in Appendix A
Date of Decision:
31st October 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022/23Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund Police Innovation Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has approved the allocation of £28,925.85 for the 5 projects outlined in Appendix A.
Date of Decision:
26th October 2022Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2022-22Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund Community Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has awarded funding of £14,332 for the 5 projects set out in Appendix A
