Chris Elliott

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Committee Member

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 2nd February 2026 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss the proposed police precept and budget for the upcoming financial year. The panel ultimately voted to accept the Commissioner's request for a precept increase, despite concerns raised by some members about the impact on residents and the reduction in funding for community safety partnerships. The panel also received an update on the management of police and fire complaints and discussed the implications of proposed national police reforms.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Committee Member

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 17th November 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Police and Fire services financial outlook, review complaints procedures, and receive updates on fire safety and action plans. The Panel will also consider questions raised by the public.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Committee Member

Confirmation Hearing, Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 22nd September 2025 12:30pm

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel convened for a confirmation hearing regarding the proposed appointment of Sarah Wilkes as the Section 151 Officer[^1] and chief finance officer for the commissioner's office. Following a presentation by Sarah Wilkes and a question and answer session with the panel, the panel resolved to confirm her appointment.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Committee Member

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 22nd September 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss a police plan update, questions from the public, and a review of the panel's policies and procedures. The panel agreed to move the Fire Safety Plan Update to the next meeting and to review the panel's policies and procedures in a separate meeting. The panel also received an information report on the suspension of the Chief Constable.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Committee Member

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 28th July 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's (PFCC) annual report, HMICFRS inspection updates, and future meeting dates. The panel also approved recommendations to award a local service bus contract to Ashbourne Community Transport. Councillor Anthony Screen raised concerns about the £20.6 million spend on a new firearms training facility, but the PFCC confirmed the decision had already been made.