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Recent meetings

1–20 of 21 meetings

02 Nov 2026

1:30 pm

Special, Police and Crime Panel - Monday 2 November 2026 1.30 pm

The Special Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to receive an update on the findings of the HMICFRS National Child Protection Inspection and Durham Constabulary's progress in addressing identified areas for improvement. The panel will also consider how the ...

21 Sep 2026

1:30 pm

Police and Crime Panel - Monday 21 September 2026 1.30 pm

The Police and Crime Panel met on Monday 21 September 2026 to review the Police and Crime Commissioner's performance and annual report, alongside updates on complaints and the panel's future work programme. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the Commissio...

07 Sep 2026

1:30 pm

Police and Crime Panel - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Police and Crime Panel was scheduled to receive an update on the findings of the HMICFRS National Child Protection Inspection and Durham Constabulary's progress in addressing identified areas for improvement. The panel was also set to discuss how the Po...

08 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Panel - Monday 8 June 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Panel met on Monday 8 June 2026 to review the Police and Crime Commissioner's performance and plans. Discussions were scheduled to cover the Joint Independent Audit Committee's annual report, the Commissioner's quarterly performance, an...

16 Mar 2026

1:00 pm

Police and Crime Panel - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 1.00 pm

The Police and Crime Panel meeting scheduled for Monday 16 March 2026 was set to cover a range of topics concerning policing and community safety in Durham and Darlington. Key discussions were expected to include the Professional Standards Department's annu...

03 Feb 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Panel was scheduled to discuss the proposed policing precept for 2026/27, which includes options for council tax increases to fund policing services. The panel was also set to review reports on rural crime and the work of the Commission...

16 Dec 2025

1:00 pm

Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 16 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Durham Police and Crime Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Durham Constabulary's implementation of the Right Care, Right Person scheme, and to review the Police and Crime Commissioner's performance and delivery report for the second quarter of 2...

09 Oct 2025

10:15 am

Special, Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 9 October 2025 10.15 am

The Durham County Council Police and Crime Panel met on Thursday 9 October 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including a report on a High Court Judgement relating to police participation in Pride events, a complaint against the Police and Crime Commission...

23 Sep 2025

1:00 pm

Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 23 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Durham Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's annual report, the latest performance figures, and the force's workforce strategy. They were also scheduled to discuss the appointment of an independent co-opted member to ...

17 Jun 2025

Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 17 June 2025 1.00 pm

The Police and Crime Panel of County Durham Council met on 17 June 2025 to discuss the Joint Independent Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-25, the Police and Crime Commissioner's Quarterly Performance Report, arrangements for the appointment of an Independ...

12 Dec 2024

Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 12 December 2024 1.30 pm

This meeting was scheduled to include an update on the Police and Crime Commissioner's plans for the Police's Estates, the Commissioner's performance in the second quarter of 2024/25, and the latest annual report from the Independent Custody Visitor scheme.

27 Jun 2024

Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 27 June 2024 1.30 pm

The Police and Crime Panel of County Durham Council met to discuss updates on the vetting process and acceptable policing behaviours, quarterly performance, and the impact of asylum seekers on local communities. Key decisions included noting the vetting pro...

About

The Police and Crime Panel, comprising councillors from Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council, along with independent members, scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Its responsibilities include reviewing the draft Police and Crime Plan and the PCC's Annual Report. The panel also scrutinises the PCC's decisions and actions, reviews their conduct, and has the power to veto proposed precept levels. It further reviews and confirms the PCC's proposed appointments for key senior roles, including the Chief Constable and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.

Members

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Robert Potts · Chair
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Tim Robson · Vice-Chair
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Anita Savory · Member
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Chris Foote-Wood · Member
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Dawn Bellingham · Member
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Ellie Hopgood · Member
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Robbie Rodiss · Member
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Alan Bell · Substitute
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Liz Brown · Substitute
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Neil Craggs · Substitute
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Paul Sexton · Substitute
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Rob Crute · Substitute
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Scott Woodhouse · Substitute
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Steven Franklin · Substitute