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Police and Crime Panel - Monday, 21 September 2026 - 1.30 pm

September 21, 2026 at 1:30 pm Police and Crime Panel View on council website

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The Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to consider a range of reports concerning performance, annual reviews, and future work programmes. Key discussions are expected to include the Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter One 2026/2027, the Police and Crime Commissioner's Draft Annual Report for 2025/26, and the Panel's own Annual Report for the same period.

Quarterly Performance Report

A significant item on the agenda is the Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter One 2026/2027, presented by the Police and Crime Commissioner. This report will provide an overview of performance during the first quarter of the financial year.

Police and Crime Commissioner's Draft Annual Report

The Panel is also scheduled to review the Police and Crime Commissioner's Draft Annual Report for 2025/26. This comprehensive document, spanning 114 pages, will likely detail the activities and achievements of the Police and Crime Commissioner over the past financial year.

Police and Crime Panel Annual Report

In addition, the Police and Crime Panel's own Annual Report for 2025/26 is set to be presented. This report, prepared by the Monitoring Officer and Clerk to the Police and Crime Panel, will summarise the Panel's work and findings from the previous year.

Benefits Realisation Investigative Hub

The meeting will also include a report on the Benefits Realisation Investigative Hub, also from the Police and Crime Commissioner. This report will cover the period from pages 113 to 132 of the provided documents.

Complaints Update

A Complaints Update is scheduled, which will be presented by the Monitoring Officer and Clerk to the Police and Crime Panel. This item will cover information from pages 261 to 264.

Police and Crime Panel Work Programme

Finally, the Police and Crime Panel Work Programme for 2026/27 will be discussed. This report, prepared by the Monitoring Officer and Clerk to the Police and Crime Panel, outlines the planned activities and focus areas for the Panel in the upcoming year.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Tim Robson
Councillor Tim Robson Reform UK Sacriston and Witton Gilbert
Profile image for Councillor Dawn Bellingham
Councillor Dawn Bellingham Portfolio Holder for Communities and Civic Resilience Reform UK Horden and Dene House
Councillor Kevin Nicholson
Mr Neville Hallam
Profile image for Councillor Chris Foote-Wood
Councillor Chris Foote-Wood Labour Barnard Castle
Profile image for Councillor Anita Savory
Councillor Anita Savory Independent Weardale
Profile image for Councillor Robert Potts
Councillor Robert Potts Reform UK Evenwood
Profile image for Councillor Ellie Hopgood
Councillor Ellie Hopgood Liberal Democrat Elvet, Gilesgate and Shincliffe
Councillor Jonathan Dulston
Mr Darren Weir
Profile image for Councillor Robbie Rodiss
Councillor Robbie Rodiss Chair of Durham County Council Reform UK Crook
Councillor James McGill

Topics

Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter One 2026/2027 Police and Crime Panel Annual Report for 2025/26 Police and Crime Commissioner's Draft Annual Report for 2025/26 Benefits Realisation Investigative Hub Complaints Update Police and Crime Panel Work Programme for 2026/27

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Monday 21-Sep-2026 13.30 Police and Crime Panel.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Monday 21-Sep-2026 13.30 Police and Crime Panel.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes 08062026 Police and Crime Panel.pdf
Item 6 - 2026-09-21 Cover Report for Benefits Realisation.pdf
Item 9 - PCP Complaints Update September 2026.pdf
Item 10 - Work Programme Sep 26.pdf
Minutes 07092026 Police and Crime Panel.pdf
Item 5 - 2026-09-21 - Cover Report for PCC Quarterly Report.pdf
Item 7 - 2026-09-21 Cover Report for PCC Annual Report.pdf
Item 6 - Benefits Realisation- Police and Crime Panel 21.09.26.pdf
Item 8 - Covering Report PCP Annual Report 2025-26.pdf
Item 8 - PCP Annual Report Final 2025-26.pdf
Item 7 - PCC Annual Report 2025-26.pdf
Item 5 - PCC Year 2 Q1 Performance and Delivery Report.pdf