The Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Friday 19 June 2026 to review the Police and Crime Commissioner's Annual Report for 2025-26 and discuss various operational and governance matters. Key topics for discussion include the effectiveness of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, updates on anti-social behaviour initiatives, and the PCC's response to a recent HMICFRS report on integrity arrangements within Thames Valley Police.

Police and Crime Commissioner's Annual Report

The Panel is scheduled to review the Police and Crime Commissioner's Annual Report for 2025–26. This report covers the second year of delivery against the PCC's Police and Crime Plan 2024–2029, detailing progress on priorities such as Protecting Communities, Protecting People, and Protecting Property. It also includes information on commissioning, governance, and performance. Under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, the PCC is required to produce this annual report, which summarises the exercise of their functions and progress made in meeting the objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel's Annual Report

The Panel itself is scheduled to receive its own Annual Report for 2025/26, which will be published on the Police and Crime Panel's website.

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare's Law)

A report will be presented to the Panel providing detailed performance information regarding the delivery of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), commonly known as Clare's Law, in the Thames Valley. The report will focus on the period from January to June 2026. Clare's Law allows individuals to request information about a partner's history of domestic abuse.

Update on Anti-Social Behaviour Task and Finish Group Recommendations

The Panel will receive an update on the Police and Crime Commissioner's response to the four recommendations made by the Panel's Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Task & Finish Group. These recommendations were published following the Panel's March 2025 meeting. The update will cover progress made since November 2025, including developments in the ASB Forum, system scoping for ASB management, engagement with Thames Valley Police on case review consistency, and improvements to victim support pathways.

Update on Policing White Paper

The Panel is scheduled to receive an update on the government's Policing White Paper. At the March 2026 meeting, the PCC confirmed that a report had been commissioned to assess the risks and benefits of the proposed reforms for Thames Valley, which will inform national reviews.

PCC Response to HMICFRS Report on Integrity Arrangements

The Panel will consider the Police and Crime Commissioner's response to the report published by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on 26 February 2026. This inspection assessed the effectiveness of integrity arrangements within Thames Valley Police, focusing on three core areas: vetting, professional standards, and counter-corruption.

Annual Review of Panel's Terms of Reference and Other Governance Matters

A comprehensive report will be presented for the Panel's consideration regarding its annual review. This includes:

• Rules of Procedure and Panel Arrangements: The Panel is asked to approve the Rules of Procedure and Panel Arrangements for the Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel.
• Host Authority for the Panel: Consideration will be given to the Host Authority for the Panel for 2026/27, following discussions on hosting arrangements.
• Venue for Meetings: The Panel will reconfirm its decision to hold future meetings at Buckinghamshire Council's Gateway House in Aylesbury.
• Joint Protocol: The Joint Protocol for the working relationship between the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Police and Crime Panel will be received.
• Appointments: The Panel will make appointments to its Complaints Sub-Committee and Budget Task and Finish Group. Consideration will also be given to appointing a Cyber Crime (related to online gaming and adjacent platforms) Task and Finish Group.
• Delegation of Terms of Reference: Approval of the Terms of Reference for any appointed Task and Finish Group will be delegated to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Panel, in consultation with the Scrutiny Officer.

Topical Issues Report

The Panel will have the opportunity to note and ask questions on a Topical Issues report, which will provide up-to-date information on current policing and crime matters.

Work Programme

Panel Members will be invited to put forward items for the Work Programme for future meetings, including ideas for themed meetings.

Exclusion of Press and Public

A resolution will be proposed to exclude the press and public from the meeting for a specific item, on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information.

Hosting Arrangements for the Panel (Part II)

A confidential update on the Hosting Arrangements for the Panel will be considered.