The Surrey Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 25 June 2026, with a key focus on reviewing the Police and Crime Commissioner's annual report and financial performance. The meeting will also address progress against the Police and Crime Plan and consider the re-establishment of sub-committees.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey Annual Report 2025/26

The Panel is set to consider the draft Annual Report of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026. This report, mandated by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011¹, details the exercise of the Commissioner's functions and progress made in delivering the Police and Crime Plan. The Panel will have the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations before the final version is published. The report outlines progress against five key priorities: Back to basics policing, Protecting vulnerable people in Surrey, Preventing violence against women and girls, Strengthening safe and resilient communities, and Fostering integrity, accountability and wellbeing in policing. ²

Progress Against the Police and Crime Plan

A detailed update on progress against all areas of the Surrey Police and Crime Plan is scheduled for discussion. This report provides an overview of the actions taken and progress made against each objective within the plan. The accompanying appendix offers a public version of the Commissioner's internal progress tracker, which is updated quarterly and includes a RAG rating³ to indicate the status of each activity. This will allow the Panel to assess the effectiveness of policing and crime prevention strategies across Surrey.

Surrey Police Group Unaudited Financial Report for 2025/26

The Panel will review the unaudited financial performance of the Surrey Police Group, which encompasses both the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and the Chief Constable's operations, for the year ending 31 March 2026. The report compares the Group's financial results against the budgets approved in February 2025. It details revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, and the use of reserves, providing insight into the financial management of Surrey Police. The report notes a slight underspend in revenue expenditure and an underspend in capital expenditure, largely due to slippage⁴ in project timelines.

PCC Forward Plan and Key Decisions

Information regarding key decisions taken by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) between November 2025 and the present date will be presented. This report also outlines the ongoing Forward Plan for the Office of the PCC for 2026. The PCC is required to publish a record of decisions of significant public interest, referred to as key decisions, which are available on the PCC's website⁵.

Surrey Police and Crime Panel Annual Report 2025/26

The Panel will consider its own Annual Report for 2025/26. This report is a requirement under the Home Office Grant Agreement and serves to summarise the Panel's work, including the number of public meetings held, scrutiny documents produced, and engagement with the public and the Police and Crime Commissioner. The report will be presented for approval by the Panel.

Re-establishment of the Complaints Sub-Committee 2026/27

The Panel is asked to reconstitute the Complaints Sub-Committee for the 2026/27 municipal year. This sub-committee plays a crucial role in overseeing complaints made against the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC). The report includes the proposed terms of reference, membership, and notes the Police and Crime Panel Complaints Protocol⁶ and Complaint Handling Flowchart⁷.

Re-establishment of the Finance Sub-Group 2026/27

Similarly, the Panel will consider the re-establishment of the Finance Sub-Group for the 2026/27 municipal year. This group supports the Panel in its function of reviewing the PCC's budget proposals, including the police precept⁸. The report details the proposed terms of reference and membership for the sub-group.

Complaints Received Since the Last Meeting

A report will be presented detailing all complaints received against the Police and Crime Commissioner since the last meeting of the Panel. This report will outline the nature of the complaints, how they have been handled, and the outcomes, if any, of the informal resolution process.

Recommendations Tracker and Forward Work Programme

The Panel will review its Recommendations Tracker, which monitors responses and actions related to previous recommendations made by the Panel. Additionally, the Forward Work Programme⁹ will be presented, outlining planned future activities and agenda items for the Panel.