Charlotte Atkins

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 22nd September 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss a police plan update, questions from the public, and a review of the panel's policies and procedures. The panel agreed to move the Fire Safety Plan Update to the next meeting and to review the panel's policies and procedures in a separate meeting. The panel also received an information report on the suspension of the Chief Constable.

Confirmation Hearing, Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 22nd September 2025 12:30pm

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel convened for a confirmation hearing regarding the proposed appointment of Sarah Wilkes as the Section 151 Officer[^1] and chief finance officer for the commissioner's office. Following a presentation by Sarah Wilkes and a question and answer session with the panel, the panel resolved to confirm her appointment.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 28th July 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's (PFCC) annual report, HMICFRS inspection updates, and future meeting dates. The panel also approved recommendations to award a local service bus contract to Ashbourne Community Transport. Councillor Anthony Screen raised concerns about the £20.6 million spend on a new firearms training facility, but the PFCC confirmed the decision had already been made.

Special Committee Re: Appointment of Children and Families Posts - Monday 14th April 2025 9:00am

The Special Committee Re: Appointment of Children and Families Posts met to conduct interviews for three key positions within the Children and Families services. These positions were Deputy Director of Children and Families, Assistant Director for Children in Care and Care Leavers, and Assistant Director for Family Help and Safeguarding. The committee then moved to exclude the public to discuss the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 7 April 2025, and to conduct the interviews.

Special Committee Re: Appointment of Children and Families Posts - Monday 7th April 2025 2:00pm

The Special Committee Re: Appointment of Children and Families Posts met to appoint a chair and then exclude the public to discuss the shortlisting of candidates for several key positions within the Children and Families Directorate. These positions included Deputy Director of Children and Families, Assistant Director for Children in Care and Care Leavers, and Assistant Director for Family Help and Safeguarding. The committee also discussed interim arrangements for wider leadership posts within the directorate.