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
Current Quarter:
Decision Ref:
2024/44Issue:
Allocation of Ministry of Justice Funding 2025/26
Decision:
I have considered advice from my officers and have approved the allocation of Ministry of Justice grant funding for 2025/26.
I note the annual cost of £1,529,615.41 for the projects detailed in the proposal paper (Appendix B).
Date of Decision:
26th March 2025Decision 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 NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/43Issue:
Funding Approval for Addendum to the 2024 Needs Assessment
Decision:
I have approved the decision to appoint TONIC to conduct the addendum to the Victim Needs Assessment at a cost of £10,000.
Date of Decision:
21st March 2025Decision 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 NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/40Issue:
Premier League Police Partnerships Pilot
Decision:
I approve the allocation of £180,000 towards the Premier League Charitable Fund Police Partnerships Pilot.
Date of Decision:
5th March 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/39Issue:
In-Housing of General Crime Support Service to Lancashire Constabulary – Victim Care Lancashire
Decision:
I approve the in-housing of the general crime element of the victims service to Lancashire Constabulary.
Date of Decision:
26th March 2025Decision 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 ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/38Issue:
Sexual Violence Contract – Amendment to Contact Methodology
Decision:
I approve the decision to vary the contact methodology for the sexual violence provision from 01/04/2025.
Date of Decision:
26th March 2025Decision 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 ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/37Issue:
Financial Strategies 2025/26
Decision:
I have received and noted the advice from my office and approve the PCC Reserves Strategy, the PCC Capital Strategy, the PCC Treasury Management Strategy and the PCC Minimum Revenue Provision statement for 2025/26.
Date of Decision:
31st March 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix DDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/36Issue:
Sexual Violence Provision - National Insurance Uplift
Decision:
I approve the uplift of funding for the sexual violence contract to account for the National Insurance increase.
I note the additional cost associated with the increase.
Date of Decision:
26th March 2025Decision 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 NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/35Issue:
Financial Position as at 31 December 2024
Decision:
I have received and noted the report detailing the financial position for the organisation at 31st December 2024.
Date of Decision:
10th March 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/34Issue:
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire's Revenue Budget and Council Tax for 2025/26 and Capital Investment Programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29
Decision:
I have received a report detailing the revenue budget for 2025/26 setting out the council tax precept requirement for the year and the capital investment programme for 2025/26 and future years.
Having considered the report I have agreed the revenue budget requirement for 2025/26 of £424.764 million and the resulting increase to the Band D council tax of £14 (5.31%). I have also agreed the allocations set out for the capital investment programme in the report.
Date of Decision:
24th February 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/33Issue:
Evaluation of the Lancashire Multi-Agency Risk Reduction Assessment and Coordination (MARRAC Model)
Decision:
I approve the award the contract for evaluation of MARRAC to Connect Centre School of Law and Policing at the University of Central Lancashire in the amount of £59,729.71.
Date of Decision:
27th January 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/32Issue:
Domestic Abuse Support Services – Extension to Contract
Decision:
I have considered advice from my officers and have approved the extension of the contract for the provision of support services for the victims of domestic abuse to the current provider (Victim Support).
I note the value of the contract as set out in the recommendation report and that the extension is to 31 March 2026.
I note that the service will be put out to commission during 2025/26 to deliver the service from 1 April 2026.
Date of Decision:
21st January 2025Decision 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 NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2024/31Issue:
AWARD OF Children and Young Peoples Nest Services 2025-28
Decision:
I have considered advice from my officers and have approved the award of the Children and Young Peoples Nest Services 2025-28, to Victim Support.
I note the annual cost of £400,000 for up to 5 years.
