This was not a meeting, but rather a member update from West Lancashire Council's Policy and Resources Committee. The update covered the minutes of the Lancashire Police and Crime Panel, with the aim of keeping members informed of the Panel's activities and providing a channel for feedback. Councillors were invited to submit items for the agenda of the Policy & Resources Committee meeting on 24 September 2025 related to the update.

Lancashire Police and Crime Panel Minutes

The update concerned the minutes of the Lancashire Police and Crime Panel (PCP). The PCP is a joint committee composed of representatives from the 15 local authorities within the Lancashire Police Force area, along with two independent co-opted members.

The purpose of the update was to keep councillors informed about the activities of the PCP. According to the Public Reports Pack, the PCP:

can exercise specific powers under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, and all other enabling powers, discharging its functions in accordance with the Policing Order 2011. The Panel has the power to scrutinise Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) activities, including the ability to review the Police and Crime Plan and annual report, request PCC papers and call PCCs and Chief Constable to public hearings. The PCP can also veto decisions on the local precept and the appointment of a new Chief Constable.

The minutes of the Lancashire Police and Crime Panel from Monday 3 March 2025 were attached to the update for review.

Councillors who wished to include an item on the agenda of the Policy and Resources Committee meeting on 24 September 2025 related to the update were asked to contact member services by 12 noon on Friday, 12 September 2025. They were required to complete a Member Update Request form (included in the Agenda Frontsheet) outlining their reasons for the request and the desired outcome.