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.

Medium Term Financial Strategy

The Panel are scheduled to discuss the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for both the Staffordshire Police and the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Two documents are to be presented:

• 171125 PFCP MTFS Update POLICE vF
• 171125 PFCP MTFS Update FIRE Final

These documents cover the financial years 2025/26 to 2029/30. They include details of the financial challenges and potential savings for each service.

Statement of Assurance 2024/25

The Panel are scheduled to review the Statement of Assurance 2024/25. This statement provides an overview of the performance and governance of both the Staffordshire Police and the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The stated purpose of the Statement is to provide assurance to the public that the services are operating effectively and efficiently.

Three documents are to be presented:

• 171125 PFCP Statement of Assurance 202425 Cover
• 171125 PFCP Statement of Assurance 202425
• SCF-D-202526-001
• SCF-D-202526-002

Complaints Review

The Panel are scheduled to discuss a review of the complaints procedure for the Staffordshire Police and the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. This includes reviewing the current complaints procedure and identifying any areas for improvement.

Two documents are to be presented:

• Complaints review cover report - November 2025
• Appendix Complaints Procedure current

Fire Safety Plan Update

The Panel are scheduled to receive an update on the Fire Safety Plan. This will include progress against the plan's objectives and any emerging issues.

The relevant document is:

• PFCP 17 Nov Fire Safety Plan Update

Public Questions

The Panel are scheduled to address questions submitted by the public. These questions cover a range of topics related to policing, fire safety, and crime in Staffordshire.

The relevant document is:

• PFCP 1711 Public Questions

Action Plan

The Panel are scheduled to review the action plan from the previous meeting, including responses from Councillor Charlotte Atkins, Leader of the Opposition, regarding specific actions.

The relevant documents are:

• Current - Action list
• Action plan minute 17 Cllr Atkins response

Supreme Court Ruling Follow Up

The Panel are scheduled to discuss a follow-up question related to a Supreme Court ruling. The details of the ruling and its implications for Staffordshire Police and Fire services are not specified in the agenda.

The relevant document is:

• PFCP0037 - Supreme Court Ruling follow up question

Staffordshire Police

The Panel are scheduled to discuss matters relating to Staffordshire Police. The agenda does not specify the topics to be discussed.

The relevant document is:

• PFCP0038 - Staffordshire Police