The Resource and Estates Committee (Police) of the City of London Council met on Monday 1 June 2026 to discuss financial monitoring, workforce reports, and productivity plans. The meeting also included updates on the City of London Police's estate and strategic workforce planning.

Public Minutes

The committee was scheduled to agree the public minutes and non-public summary of the previous meeting held on 10 February 2026.

Public Outstanding References

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

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

A report from the Commissioner was to provide an update on the financial position and operational matters from the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer. This included information on the 25/26 outturn, medium-term savings planning, and the Police Funding Risk. The report also noted a review of internal governance arrangements and an Information Commissioner's Office report concerning the City of London Police's Subject Access Request backlog. Changes in Chief Officer portfolios related to Data, Digital and Technology, and Information Security were also to be discussed, alongside Operation Windle, a cyber incident response.

Provisional Revenue and Project Programme Budget Monitoring

The Commissioner was scheduled to present a report on the provisional revenue and project programme budget monitoring for the 25/26 financial year. This report detailed the provisional revenue outturn, which was expected to be a breakeven position, and the capital programme outturn, which indicated an overspend. The report also provided a breakdown of expenditure by business area and highlighted the use of police reserves.

Q4 Workforce Monitoring Report

The committee was to receive the Q4 2025/26 Human Resources monitoring data for the City of London Police. This report covered workforce strength, recruitment and retention, representation, sickness absence, and occupational health services. It also detailed progress on the Strategic Workforce Plan, aiming to attract, recruit, and retain specialist capabilities. The report included data on assaults against officers and staff, as well as top health and safety risks.

City of London Police Productivity Plans

A report from the Commissioner was scheduled to update the committee on the City of London Police's productivity work and outline a refreshed approach for 2026/27. The report detailed the force's definition of productivity and its commitment to improving it through data utilisation, resource optimisation, and process efficiency. It highlighted successes from the 2025/26 Productivity Action Plan, such as improvements in hotspot policing and the adoption of auto-redaction software. The report also discussed the integration of productivity into business planning, change initiatives, and financial management, with a focus on digital and technological innovations.

Exclusion of the Public

A motion was to be considered to exclude the public from the meeting for the discussion of Part 2 agenda items, which were expected to involve the disclosure of exempt information.

Future Police Estate - Tactical Firearms Training Facility

A report from the City Surveyor was scheduled to provide information on the future police estate, specifically concerning a tactical firearms training facility.

Future Police Estate including Salisbury Square Development Programme Dashboard

The Commissioner was to present a report providing a dashboard update on the future police estate programme, including the Salisbury Square Development.

Future Police Estate Programme Resource Requirements

A report from the Commissioner was scheduled to outline the resource requirements for the future police estate programme.

Eastern Base Progress Report

A joint report from the City Surveyor and Commissioner of Police was to provide a progress report on the Eastern Base.

Strategic Workforce Plan 2026-27

The Commissioner was scheduled to present the Strategic Workforce Plan for 2026-27, detailing the force's plans for its workforce over the coming year.