The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel on 30 April 2026 approved recommendations. The Panel requested further information on staff sickness rates for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and noted an overview of how the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner supports and holds to account the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer for recruitment and retention. The joint Enabling Services team revised their recruitment campaign and recruited a dedicated Recruitment Manager.