Dr Carolyn Kus
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 June 2026 to review the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's Annual Report for 2025/26 and the Fire and Rescue Statement for the same period. The Panel will also discuss the impact of serious drug-related and knife crime in Northamptonshire, and consider its work programme and operating arrangements for the upcoming year.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met on Thursday 30 April 2026 to discuss significant updates on police governance reform, responses to domestic abuse and violence, and recruitment and retention efforts for the police and fire services. Key decisions included noting the progress on police governance reform, requesting further information on domestic abuse statistics and campaign materials, and seeking additional data on staff sickness rates for both police and fire services.
Reserve Meeting, Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 18th February 2026 12.30 pm
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4th February 2026 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to scrutinise the proposed Police and Fire Precepts for 2026/27. The Panel reviewed the proposed increases to council tax for policing and fire services, considering the financial implications for residents and the operational needs of both services. They also discussed the Panel's work programme and agreed on future meeting dates.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's (PFCC) Public Safety Plan, the operation of enabling services, and financial updates for both the Fire and Rescue Authority and policing. The panel endorsed the latest version of its work programme, with the addition of topics including the impact of street drug dealing and police governance reform proposals. The panel also requested reports on the outcomes of a conference on violence against women and girls, further information on victims of violent crime, and updates on performance against the Public Safety Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Minutes
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30 pm - April 30, 2026
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel approved the minutes of their meeting held on 4 February 2026. The panel endorsed the Police and Crime Commissioner's proposed police precept for 2026/27. They also endorsed the proposal to increase the fire precept by the maximum allowable amount without a local referendum, up to £12 per year for Band D Council Tax.
Recommendations approved
Responses to domestic abuse and domestic violence in Northamptonshire
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30 pm - April 30, 2026
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel approved recommendations on 30/04/2026. The Panel requested further information on domestic abuse incidents and crimes, and the arrest rate for high-risk domestic abuse crimes. They also requested circulation of videos from the "It's not love, it's abuse" campaign.
Recommendations Approved
Police Governance Reform - Update [verbal item]
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30 pm - April 30, 2026
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel resolved to note the update on Police Governance Reform on 30 April 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Complaints and Conduct Matters Update
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30 pm - April 30, 2026
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel on 30 April 2026 noted the Complaints and Conduct Matters Update. The panel considered three non-criminal complaints relating to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner between September 2025 and February 2026. The Complaints Sub Committee recommended the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner remove a social media post and review her office's complaints processes.
Recommendations Approved
Supporting and holding to account recruitment and retention by Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.30 pm - April 30, 2026
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel on 30 April 2026 approved recommendations. The Panel requested further information on staff sickness rates for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and noted an overview of how the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner supports and holds to account the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer for recruitment and retention. The joint Enabling Services team revised their recruitment campaign and recruited a dedicated Recruitment Manager.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 20
- Average per month
- 0.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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