Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Deputy Keith Knowles, Kenneth Ludlam and Don Randall.

The Town Clerk advised the Sub-Committee that the meeting was inquorate and therefore any decisions would have to be ratified at the next quorate meeting of the Sub-Committee.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 4 December 2014.

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 December 2014 were received.

Report of the Town Clerk.

The list of outstanding references was noted.

Report of the Deputy Town Clerk.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police which provided an overview into the four key themes of collaboration between the City Police and the City Corporation going forward.

The four key work streams were as follows –

·         Customer Services

·         Community Safety

·         Joint Contact and Control Room (JCCR)

·         Ring of Steel

The Chairman commended the successful arrangements for theservice of commemoration to mark the end of military combat operations in Afghanistan which took place at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 13 March 2015.

With regards to the Joint Conact and Control Room (JCCR) it was not clear at this stage where this would be located.  Officers were considering options with a view to ensuring that space was being utilised and the correct facilities were available for a crisis.

Members noted that each of the key themes was at a different stage of development, and quality improvement and efficiency savings would only become quantifiable as the projects evolved.

Those present noted the contents of the report.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police relating to the Policing Plan measures for 2015/16.  This report would be submitted to the Grand Committee on 26 March 2015 for approval so as not to delay a decision until the subsequent meeting of the Sub Committee.

Measure 4 – ANPR activations – Members were informed that a replacement measure would be circulated at the Police Committee on 26 March 2015.  The new measure would support the City of London’s casualty reduction target much more directly than the current ANPR measure.

Those Members present noted the contents of the report.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police which provided an overview of the City of London Police response to Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s (HMIC) continuing programme of inspections and published reports.

The Assistant Commissioner reported that in some instances the status of the progress against the outstanding HMIC recommendations was not reflective of the most up to date position owing to the need to submit papers in advance of the meeting and therefore these would be updated for the next meeting.

Those present noted the contents of the report.

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8.        Performance against Targets in the Policing Plan 2014-17 for the period 1st April 2014 – 31st December 2014

The Sub Committee received a report of the Assistant Commissioner which summarised the performance against targets in the Policing Plan 2014 – 2017 for the period 1 April 2014 – 31 December 2014.

The Assistant Commissioner agreed to contact Transport for London to attempt to obtain information relating to the increase in cyclists numbers which might  be included in the year-end review if the data is available.

Those present noted the contents of the report.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Assistant Commissioner which summarised the performance against targets in the Policing Plan 2014 – 2017 for the period 1 April 2014 – 31 December 2014.

The Assistant Commissioner agreed to contact Transport for London to obtain information relating to the increase in cyclists which could be included in the year-end review.

Those present noted the contents of the report.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police which provided an update in relation to the Public Perception survey.

Those present noted the contents of the report.

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police which provided an update in relation to the Value for Money benchmarking project.

Reference was made to table 1 on page 109 of the report which indicated that reductions in spend had been achieved in most areas.  It was agreed to provide figures for 2015 when they are made available and to report them to the December Sub Committee..

Those present noted the contents of the report.

Report of the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management which provided an update on the internal audit reviews undertaken between November 2014 and March 2015.  The report also provided a schedule of planned work for 2015/16.

Concern was expressed that that Internal Audit had given the Police Disaster Recovery Plan a Red Rating.  The Assistant Commissioner informed those present that he was meeting with the Chief Information Officer to discuss this and other matters and would update the Chairman in due course.

It was agreed to provide a detailed Audit Plan for 2015 along with a three year audit plan going forward in order that Members could assess its effectiveness.  It was also agreed to include ‘Gifts and Hospitality’ in the list of planned work for 2015/16.

Those present noted the contents of the report.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.