The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Panel was scheduled to consider updates on the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan, the governance and use of official communications channels by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), and the issue of illegal e-bikes. The panel was also scheduled to receive an update from the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner regarding community cohesion.

Police and Crime Plan Delivery Update

The panel was scheduled to receive an update on the delivery of the 2025-29 Police and Crime Plan, covering the period of April to June 2026. The report indicated that progress was being made against the plan's objectives, with a focus on monitoring performance through a set of headline and sub-performance measures. Several metrics were highlighted as being red, indicating areas requiring close monitoring, including Victim Code of Practice (VCOP) compliance and the rate of abstractions. Conversely, positive progress was noted in areas such as the reduction in neighbourhood crime offences and an increase in positive outcomes for business crime offences. The report also detailed feedback from an OPCC Team Away Day aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the plan's delivery processes. Specific delivery strategies, including those for the Police Estate, Workforce, Resources, Violence and Vulnerability, Business Crime, Neighbourhood Crime, Scrutiny and Legitimacy, and Effective Criminal Justice, were scheduled for discussion. Additionally, updates on OPCC-specific projects such as Drug Test on Arrest (DToA), Street Marshalls, Community Navigators, Mini Safer Streets, and a Young Persons Joint Project were to be presented.

Governance, Management and Use of Official OPCC Communications Channels

This agenda item was scheduled to address the governance, management, and use of the OPCC's official communications channels, including social media. The report was to detail how the OPCC Social Media Policy is implemented in practice, covering aspects such as account ownership and control, the roles of the PCC, Deputy PCC, and the Communications Team, and approval arrangements for posts. It was also to outline the distinction between official OPCC accounts and any personal or political accounts of the PCC or Deputy PCC, as well as branding, moderation, blocking, and response arrangements. Furthermore, the report was to explain the record-keeping, audit trail, and monitoring arrangements in place, and how the OPCC ensures its official channels support public accountability, the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan, and reputation management, while maintaining impartiality.

Illegal E-bikes

The panel was scheduled to consider a report outlining the work being undertaken by the PCC and Leicestershire Police to address the issue of illegal electric bikes (e-bikes) and their impact. The report was to provide background information on the distinction between legal Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs) and illegally modified or non-compliant e-bikes. Leicestershire Police's approach, including Operation Pedalfast, which targets illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes, was to be detailed, along with statistics on seized vehicles. The report was also to include case studies from specific Neighbourhood Policing Areas (NPAs) and information on public communication and engagement activities related to the issue. The OPCC's role in advocating for sustained force activity and holding the Chief Constable to account was to be highlighted, alongside wider OPCC work on road safety and the use of signage to deter anti-social vehicle use. An overview of the impact of e-bikes on Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was also scheduled to be presented.

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (Community Cohesion) Update

The panel was scheduled to receive an update from the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC) on the activities undertaken since their appointment. The DPCC's role, which includes engaging with communities to raise the profile of the PCC and promote community cohesion, as well as supporting the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and holding the force to account, was to be outlined. The report was to detail the DPCC's engagement with a wide range of community organisations, charities, faith groups, businesses, and educational establishments across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The focus of these engagements, including discussions on knife crime, support services, mental health, and opportunities for young people, was to be described. The report was also to highlight the value of PCC funding in supporting community-led initiatives and the importance of community cohesion and partnership working. Future priorities for the DPCC's role, including continued community engagement, promotion of PCC funding opportunities, and boosting community cohesion, were also to be discussed.