Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

Members received a report of the Commissioner regarding the provisional City of London Police Revenue and Capital Budget 2022/23.

Members sought clarity in the reporting that distinguished income/expenditure based on whether it was from central and funded units, third-party sources or the Business Rates Premium etc.

There were ongoing concerns about the need for staff reductions which it was felt might lead to changes in service delivery. This was, however, unavoidable for the levels of savings that needed to be made.

The Chamberlain felt that when communicating to other committees, the Board needed to emphasise the situation the Force finds itself in will prevail for some time. Proposals for three-year plans should be made as the short termism could fetter the Force.

RESOLVED, that the report be noted.