The City of London Police Authority Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of recent subcommittee minutes, updates from the Chair and Commissioner, and a discussion on a resolution from the Policy & Resources Committee. Additionally, the Board will receive a quarterly update on HMICFRS activities.

Recent Subcommittee Minutes

The Board is scheduled to receive the public minutes and non-public summaries from several Police Authority Board Sub-Committees. These include the Professionalism and Trust Committee, the Resource and Estates Committee, the Local Policing Committee, and the Economic Security and Cyber Crime Committee. These reports offer insights into the work undertaken by these specialised groups.

Chair's Public Update

The Chair of the Police Authority Board, Tijs Broeke, is scheduled to provide a public update. This update is expected to cover various aspects of the City of London Police's work, including progress on police reform initiatives and engagement with government and business stakeholders. The report notes that the Chair will be highlighting the importance and value of the City Police's local and national roles. ¹ The update is also anticipated to touch upon the City's multi-agency strategy for reducing serious violence, the launch of the Hotel Safety Toolkit, and ongoing reforms to the Police Authority Board's governance. The Chair will also mention upcoming events such as the emergency services flag raising and the annual Police Authority Board Dinner.

Commissioner's Update

The Commissioner of the City of London Police, who is not named in the provided documents but is referred to as the head of the force, is scheduled to provide an update. This update will likely cover operational matters and strategic developments. The report pack indicates that this update will include information on Local Operations and Security and National Functions activity. ² Specific initiatives mentioned include a Family Fun Day, the Safer City Streets campaign, and Operation Makesafe, which focuses on safeguarding within the hospitality sector. The update is also expected to detail progress on Project Servator, an initiative aimed at enhancing protective security and visible deterrence, and highlight the force's role as a National Lead Force in areas such as tackling fraud and cyber crime.

Policy & Resources Committee Resolution

A resolution from the Policy and Resources Committee is scheduled for discussion. This resolution proposes that any and all Grand Committees of the Court of Common Council that choose to appoint sub-committees, consider in earnest the benefits of empowering said sub-committees to take decisions without unnecessary recourse to the relevant Grand Committee, with a view to balance due diligence with efficiency. ³ This suggests a focus on improving the efficiency of decision-making processes within the council's committee structure.

Quarterly HMICFRS Activities Update

The Board will receive a quarterly update on activities undertaken by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for the period of July to September 2026. This report, authored by Richard Cummins, Service Improvement Manager for the City of London Police, will detail the force's progress in addressing areas for improvement identified in previous HMICFRS inspections, known as PEEL (Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy) inspections. The report highlights ongoing work on Inspection Readiness and Strategic Reviews, Thematic Inspections, and PEEL Fraud Inspection Readiness. ⁴ It also outlines progress against specific PEEL 2023-25 Areas for Improvement (AFIs), such as those relating to equality data, the use of stop and search, use of force, and service for vulnerable victims.