The Resource and Estates Committee (Police) met on Monday 1 June 2026 to review financial monitoring reports, workforce updates, and productivity plans. The meeting also included discussions on the future police estate and strategic workforce planning.

Provisional Revenue and Project Programme Budget Monitoring

The committee received an update on the provisional revenue and project programme budget monitoring for the financial year 2025/26. This report, presented by the Commissioner of Police, detailed the financial outturn for the period, including revenue expenditure and capital programme performance. The report indicated a provisional revenue outturn of £122.7m, resulting in a breakeven position. It also highlighted an overspend of £3.3m on the capital programme, largely attributed to the FCCRAS/Report Fraud Programme. The report noted that delivering efficiencies and productivity improvements would be essential for balancing medium-term finances.

Q4 Workforce Monitoring Report

A report on the Q4 workforce monitoring for 2025/26 was presented, covering the period from January to March 2026. This report provided an overview of the City of London Police's Human Resources data, including officer and staff strength, recruitment, retention, and sickness absence. The report indicated that the officer uplift target had been met by March 2026, securing £2.6 million in ringfenced funding. It also noted that 89.6% of the police staff establishment was filled. The report detailed trends in ethnic minority and female representation within the workforce, as well as sickness absence rates and occupational health service performance.

City of London Police Productivity Plans

The committee discussed the City of London Police's productivity plans for 2026/27. This report outlined a refreshed approach to productivity, moving away from a standalone programme to a more integrated model focused on business as usual activities, the change portfolio, and cashable efficiencies. The report highlighted successes from the 2025/26 Productivity Action Plan, such as a 13% reduction in crime in hotspot zones and significant time savings through the adoption of auto-redaction software. The report also detailed plans for embedding productivity improvements within business planning, change delivery, and financial management, supported by enhanced data, benefits management, and governance.

Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Update

An update from the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer was provided for information. This report offered a brief overview of key corporate services issues and areas of development from the previous quarter. It covered financial updates, including the 25/26 outturn, medium-term savings planning, and police funding risks. The report also touched upon the drafting of the force management statement, a response to the Independent Review of Police Structures, and a review of internal governance arrangements. Additionally, it addressed the Information Commissioner's Office report on the City of London Police's Subject Access Request backlog and changes within the Chief Officer team concerning Data, Digital and Technology, and Information Security.

Provisional Revenue and Project Programme Budget Monitoring

This item, presented by the Commissioner of Police, provided a detailed breakdown of the provisional revenue and capital outturn for the 2025/26 financial year. The report included an analysis of variances against budget, workforce numbers, overtime expenditure, and the delivery of savings targets. It also detailed capital programme expenditure, including the FCCRAS/Report Fraud Programme, and the use of reserves. The report indicated that the revenue outturn was a breakeven position, while the capital programme experienced an overspend of £3.3m.

Public Outstanding References

A joint report from the Town Clerk and Commissioner was presented for information, detailing any outstanding references from previous meetings.

Future Police Estate - Tactical Firearms Training Facility

This item, presented by the City Surveyor, was for information and concerned the future police estate, specifically a tactical firearms training facility.

Future Police Estate incl. Salisbury Square Development Programme Dashboard

The Commissioner of Police presented a dashboard update on the future police estate, including the Salisbury Square Development Programme.

Future Police Estate Programme Resource Requirements

This report from the Commissioner of Police was for information and focused on the resource requirements for the future police estate programme.

Eastern Base Progress Report

A progress report on the Eastern Base, presented by the City Surveyor and Commissioner of Police, was provided for information.

Strategic Workforce Plan 2026-27

The Commissioner of Police presented the Strategic Workforce Plan for 2026-27. This report detailed plans for attracting, recruiting, and retaining specialist capabilities, including improving firearms strength, building custody sergeant resilience, and enhancing detective and analyst capabilities. It also covered efforts to improve intelligence operations strength, succession planning, and upskilling in specialist forensics roles.

Minutes

The committee was asked to consider the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 10 February 2026.

Exclusion of the Public

A motion was scheduled for consideration regarding the exclusion of the public from the meeting for specific agenda items, citing the likely disclosure of exempt information.

Non-Public Minutes

The committee was asked to consider the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2026.