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:
2023/52Issue:
Joint Procurement Strategy
Decision:
The Joint Procurement Strategy was presented at the Accountability Board on 11th March 2024 for approval.
Both the Chief Constable and I have considered and approved the Joint Procurement Strategy.
Date of Decision:
11th March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Joint Procurement StrategyDecision Maker:
PCC & CCDecision Ref:
2023/51Issue:
Monitoring Report of the Data Protection Officer
Decision:
I have approved the monitoring report of the Data Protection Officer for the period ending 31 March 2023.
Date of Decision:
8th April 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Monitoring ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/50Issue:
Reserves Strategy 2024/25
Decision:
I have approved the Reserves Strategy for 2024/25.
Date of Decision:
21st March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Recommendation Report Decision Notice Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/49Issue:
Treasury Management Strategy 2024/25
Decision:
I have approved the Treasury Management Strategy for 2024/25.
Date of Decision:
21st March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/48Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Community Fund
Decision:
Through my office I have received 2 applications into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Community Fund in March 2023.
Out of the 2 applications considered I support 2 projects / schemes and approve the allocation of £19,900.
Appendix A outlines the 2 successful applications.
Date of Decision:
14th March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/47Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Fighting Crime Grant
Decision:
Through my office I have received 1 proposal into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fighting Crime Grant in February 2024.
I support the proposal from Preston City Council and approve the allocation of £1,740 from the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund.
Date of Decision:
15th February 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/46Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Police Innovation Fund
Decision:
Through my office I have received 9 applications into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Police Innovation Fund in March 2024.
Out of the 9 applications considered I support 2 applications and approved the allocation of £31,557.20.
The remaining 7 applications were not supported.
Appendix A outlines the successful 2 applications.
Date of Decision:
11th March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/45Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Community Fund
Decision:
Through my office I have received 33 applications into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Community Fund in March 2023.
Out of the 33 applications considered I support 13 projects / schemes and approve the allocation of £105,170.
Appendix A outlines the 13 successful applications and 20 unsuccessful application.
Date of Decision:
11th March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/44Issue:
First Stage Contract Award - Land and Building at Euxton Lane Chorley
Decision:
I have approved the first stage contract award, in respect of land and buildings at Euxton Lane Chorley
Date of Decision:
9th February 2024Decision 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:
2023/43Issue:
Collaboration Agreement to Section 22A of the Police Act 1996 (as amended) relating to: Northwest Surveillance Situational Awareness System (SSAS)
Decision:
I have received and considered a revised Section 22A Collaboration Agreement for the Northwest Surveillance Situational awareness systems (SSAS), the purpose of which is, to develop a nationwide technical solution to support operational learning to firearms and surveillance policing operations.
Accordingly, I authorise the entering into a revised Section 22A Collaboration Agreement for the Northwest Surveillance Situational awareness system (SSAS).
Date of Decision:
29th February 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/42Issue:
Collaboration Agreement Pursuant to Section 22A of the Agreement Pursuant to Section 22A of the Police Act 1996 (as amended) relating to: North West Chronicle Collaboration
Decision:
I have received and considered the North West Chronicle Collaboration Agreement and authorise the entering into of the above S.22A agreement, for North West Chronicle Collaboration the purpose of which is to provide centralised expert support for all the Parties Chronicle modules.
Date of Decision:
29th February 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/41Issue:
Financial position at 31 December 2023
Decision:
I have received the financial monitoring position report for 31 December 2023.
I have noted the position on the revenue budget, the capital programme and the position on reserves.
I have approved an increase to the capital programme of £0.5m for the provision of in car video equipment.
I have approved a revised capital investment programme in 2023/24 of £30.381m
Date of Decision:
5th March 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/40Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Police Innovation Fund
Decision:
Through my office I have received 1 applications into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Police Innovation Fund in January 2023.
Out of these applications considered I supported 1 applications and approved the allocation of £150,000.
Date of Decision:
29th January 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/39Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Police Innovation Fund
Decision:
Through my office I have received 1 applications into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Police Innovation Fund in December 2023.
Out of these applications considered I supported 1 applications and approved the allocation of £5,392.80.
Date of Decision:
18th December 2023Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/38Issue:
Revenue Budget and Precept 2024/25. Capital Investment Programme 2024/25 and Future Years
Decision:
I have received a report detailing the revenue budget for 2024/25 setting out the council tax precept requirement for the year and the capital investment programme for 2024/25 and future years.
Having considered the report I have agreed the revenue budget requirement for 2024/25 of £394.097 million and the resulting increase to the Band D council tax of 4.75 % (£11.95), I have also agreed the allocations set out for the capital investment programme in the report.
Date of Decision:
13th February 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/37Issue:
OPCC Treasury Management update
Decision:
I have received and noted the mid-year treasury management position for 2023/24
Date of Decision:
30th January 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/36Issue:
OPCC Risk Register
Decision:
I have received the risk register for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
I have noted the register and the risks identified along with the action taken to mitigate them
Date of Decision:
30th January 2024Decision 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:
2023/35Issue:
Financial position at 30 September 2023
Decision:
I have received the financial monitoring position report for 30 September 2023.
I have noted the position on the revenue budget, the capital programme and the position on reserves.
I have approved an increase to the capital programme of £0.5m for the provision of staff costs to support the delivery of major accommodation projects.
I have approved a revised capital investment programme in 2023/24 of £29.881m
Date of Decision:
30th January 2024Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2023/34Issue:
Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund – Community Fund
Decision:
Through my office I have received 5 applications into the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Community Fund in December 2023.
Out of the 5 applications considered I support 4 projects / schemes and approve the allocation of £33,440.66.
Appendix A outlines the 4 successful applications and 1 unsuccessful application.
