James Edmunds

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel resolved to note the update on Police Governance Reform on 30 April 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.

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.

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.

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.