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The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) needs to make robust, well-informed and transparent decisions to carry out their role and responsibilities.

Decisions are made in line with a Decision-Making Policy Statement. 

View the Decision-Making Policy Statement

Barring those containing confidential information, all decisions made by PCCs since the role was introduced in 2012 are published below. 

Decisions taken by the PCC

The PCC supported the WONDER Project delivered by St Giles Trust by way of funding a one-off sum of £15,000.

Date: 2024-02-27 / PDF (265 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC is in support of this decision that supports Contract Variation No 10 as produced by 7Force Procurement Services.

Date: 2024-02-26 / PDF (322 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation of funding to St Martin’s Housing Trust to provide person-centred support to prison leavers in Norfolk.

Date: 2024-02-23 / PDF (207 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC supports this decision to provide funding to the Sue Lambert Trust.

Date: 2024-02-22 / PDF (268 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the Agreements to Collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2024-02-21 / PDF (208 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the Agreements to Collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2024-02-20 / PDF (248 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime
Commissioner authorised to execute the Agreements to Collaborate (under Section 22A
of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2024-02-19 / PDF (233 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the Agreements to Collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2024-02-02 / PDF (218 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the Agreements to Collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2024-02-01 / PDF (235 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC agreed the re-appointment of eleven existing LQCs for a further term of six years. The PCC approved the appointment of 17 new LQCs for a five year term. The PCC appointed all the LQCs referenced in the recommendations on the terms and conditions, subject to minor insubstantial changes to reflect governance arrangements within the Ministry of Defence Police and which would not alter the commitments of the PCC.

Date: 2024-02-01 / PDF (356 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner confirms the contract be awarded.
1. Transition the service from CRG to commence 1st March 2024
2. Improve upon known current contract issues, such as: Medically trained staff retention through job security and reassurance.
3. Obtain value through a longer-term contract (affordability)

Date: 2024-01-30 / PDF (319 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC is in support of additional funding to increase the capacity of the NIDAS Service Manager from 30 hours to 37 hours per week as laid out within this Decision Notice.

Date: 2023-12-20 / PDF (226 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner provided Serious Violence Duty grant funding to Norfolk Constabulary to deliver a knife carrying and violence prevention awareness and education programme.

Date: 2023-12-19 / PDF (184 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner provided Serious Violence Duty grant funding to Norfolk County Council to deliver the Targeted Youth Outreach Project to support Norfolk’s partnership response to the Serious Violence Duty.

Date: 2023-12-15 / PDF (186 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner granted funds to the Norfolk Community Foundation of £66,400 to contribute to the SPACE Youth Fund.

Date: 2023-12-13 / PDF (216 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC is in support of this Decision that supports Contract Variation No 12 as produced by 7Force Procurement Services.

Date: 2023-12-12 / PDF (216 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC is in support of this Decision that supports Contract Variation No 10 as produced by 7Force Procurement Services.

Date: 2023-12-11 / PDF (212 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk supports the allocation of ‘uplift’ funding for the Rowan Project, delivered by Daisy Project and the Lotus Programme delivered by the 1-2-1 Project.

Date: 2023-12-07 / PDF (261 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk provided Serious Violence Duty grant funding to Norfolk County Council to provide the Targeted Youth Support Service Summer Programme to enable the delivery of Norfolk’s partnership response to the Serious Violence Duty.

Date: 2023-11-28 / PDF (264 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC supported this decision to extend provision during the financial years 2023/24-2024/25.

Date: 2023-11-27 / PDF (260 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supported the allocation of funding to The Change Project to deliver Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Service on a 1-2-1 basis in Norfolk for those who are identified by DAPPA team analysis and the MARAC process. This project will run for a 12-month period until 31st March 2024.

Date: 2023-11-24 / PDF (336 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC approved the revised Contract Standing Orders.

Date: 2023-11-23 / PDF (230 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC endorsed the decision made by the NRF Executive Board held on 29th November 2022 to transfer the funds to Norfolk County Council.

Date: 2023-11-22 / PDF (198 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC provided funding to deliver CAPVA programme of interventions, enabling delivery of the Norfolk PCC’s successful bid to the Home Office’s Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Fund.

Date: 2023-11-22 / PDF (259 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk awarded the RVT a grant to provide services to support victims of road traffic accidents in Norfolk.

Date: 2023-06-09 / PDF (232 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC provided a three-year grant to St Giles Trust to manage the Modern Slavery/Human Trafficking service, providing immediate independent support and initial response to those, aged 18 and over (men and women and those with protected characteristics) who have been subject to modern slavery and exploitation in Norfolk until 31st May 2026.

Date: 2023-06-08 / PDF (340 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC agreed a one-year extension to the programme until the end of the summer school term 2023/24 (Friday 19 July 2024)

Date: 2023-06-07 / PDF (241 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner granted approval to vary the contract to add the Website development, hosting and maintenance costs for the remaining length of the contract.

Date: 2023-04-28 / PDF (228 KB)

2023/24Decisions

The PCC granted approval to vary the NIDAS contract to reference the Family Worker salary uplifts and additional training requirements. Ac.

Date: 2023-04-27 / PDF (237 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC approved the decision to subscribe to the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) for the period 2023/24 for £1000. Ac.

Date: 2023-03-27 / PDF (213 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC granted approval for the extension of the contract with St. Giles Trust for a period of one year. Ac.

Date: 2023-03-24 / PDF (258 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC granted approval to enter the Fifth Collaboration Agreement relating to the policing areas of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk. Ac.

Date: 2023-03-03 / PDF (209 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC granted approval to extend the contract with Victim Support for a period of two years. Ac.

Date: 2023-03-01 / PDF (310 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC granted approval to extend the contract with CRG Medical Ltd for a period of one year. Ac.

Date: 2023-02-28 / PDF (224 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Chief Executive for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the collaboration agreement on behalf of the PCC to enable Joint Protective Services Command function to progress. Ac.

Date: 2023-02-23 / PDF (152 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC supported allocation of funding to St. Martin's Housing Trust to provide person-centred support to prison leavers in Norfolk. Ac.

Date: 2023-01-16 / PDF (214 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC approved funding of £11,525 to support additional resource in the Norfolk and Suffolk Restorative Justice Service in 2022/23 and an extension of Norfolk OPCC’s share of joint funding provided to the Norfolk and Suffolk Police Joint Justice Department to operate the Restorative Justice Hub for a further two years from April 2023, at a total cost of £49,025 per annum.

Date: 2023-01-11 / PDF (243 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner supported extending provision of the NiDAS service by five Independant Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs)

Date: 2022-11-09 / PDF (236 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC agreed to amend the Scheme of Governance and Consent to take account of revisions made to Financial Regulations and the PCCs governance framework.

Date: 2022-11-02 / PDF (175 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the extension of the Pilot Service by way of a grant for 1 Year initially with the option of a possible additional year’s extension.

Date: 2022-11-02 / PDF (249 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner supported an additional funding to employ 1 x FTE Assistant Service Manager as laid out within this Decision Notice.

Date: 2022-11-01 / PDF (229 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner awards Grant Funding of £41,500 + VAT to Lime Culture to deliver two research and consultancy projects.

Date: 2022-10-21 / PDF (264 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and crime Commissioner awarded Fresh Start New Beginnings the sum of £20,000 to reduce the current waiting list for children affected by sexual abuse.

Date: 2022-10-11 / PDF (237 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner awarded Grant Funding of up to £360,000 over two financial years as per Grant Agreement to the Sue Lambert Trust to deliver support services to victims of Sexual Abuse/Historic Cases of Child Sexual Abuse to victims aged 11 years and over.

Date: 2022-09-02 / PDF (184 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC reviewed the contents of this report and endorsed the proposal to renew the appointments of all Independent Custody Visitors in Norfolk as of 1st September 2022 for a further three-year term.

Date: 2022-08-18 / PDF (229 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner granted approval to enter into the contract with Ingleton Wood LLP for Multi-Disciplinary Construction Consultancy Services.

Date: 2022-08-02 / PDF (199 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the collaboration agreement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner, to enable the Joint Royalty and VIP Protection Services Command function to progress.

Date: 2022-07-23 / PDF (154 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk support's the allocation of funding to The Change Project to deliver positive behaviour change interventions on a 1-2-1 basis in Norfolk for those who are identified by the DAPPA team analysis. This project will run for a 12-month period.

Date: 2022-07-22 / PDF (246 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner is in support of Grant Allocations as laid out within this Decision Notice.

Date: 2022-07-01 / PDF (202 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC is in support of these additional ISVA and IDVA posts as laid out within this Decision Notice.

Date: 2022-06-01 / PDF (192 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation of Norfolk Public Health’s under-spend to St Giles Trust to enable the creation of training resource (Conflict Management and Emotional Regulation), which will be of benefit to the ADDER client group in helping them take steps towards employment.

Date: 2022-05-19 / PDF (199 KB)

2022/23Decisions

It is recommended that the PCC subscribes to ICVA for the period 2022/23 at a cost of £1000.

Date: 2022-05-18 / PDF (156 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation of funding to Elaine Bennett to produce the research report and findings, which is pivotal for any future funding application for the provision of services and or interventions going forward.

Date: 2022-04-19 / PDF (185 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner supports the delivery of this project to be delivered and managed by Norfolk County Council, Children’s Services as Lead Commissioner.

Date: 2022-04-14 / PDF (163 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised the Agreements to Collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2022-04-05 / PDF (158 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised the collaboration agreement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner, to enable the Joint People Directorate (formerly Joint HR) function to progress.

Date: 2022-04-04 / PDF (177 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC approves the extension of the Fresh Start New Beginnings Pilot to provide support for Children Aged 11-18 years who have experienced or are victims of Child Sexual Abuse within Norfolk.

Date: 2022-03-17 / PDF (206 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk agrees to fund Voluntary Norfolk to purchase items detailed in summary prior to the completion of the Safer Streets Fund 3 on 31st March 2022 up to a cost of £23,802.

Date: 2022-03-15 / PDF (201 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC approves the 12-month extension of this grant originally awarded under the Hidden Victims Fund.

Date: 2022-03-14 / PDF (168 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk agreed to the funding extension from 1st July 2021 – 2nd January 2022

Date: 2022-02-14 / PDF (164 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk accepts PSAA’s invitation to become an opted-in authority participating in its national scheme for external audit appointments from 2023/24 onwards.

Date: 2022-02-08 / PDF (177 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the additional extended funding for a further year past the original funding period, November 2018 to end October 2021, to cover 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2022.

Date: 2022-02-07 / PDF (208 KB)

2022/23Decisions

It is recommended that the PCC for Norfolk support the work programme highlighted in this decision notice to enable the delivery of Norfolk’s Safer Streets Fund 3 bid by 31st March 2022.

Date: 2022-02-02 / PDF (197 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC issues this decision report formally to record the process for finalising and issuing the 2022/23 precept

Date: 2022-02-01 / PDF (166 KB)

2022/23Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk authorised this contract variation agreeing to an increase in staffing levels and changes in the property portfolio within the Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care service contract, for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023.

Date: 2022-01-31 / PDF (248 KB)

2022/23Decisions

It is recommended that the Police and Crime Commissioner grants approval to enter into the contract with SBFM Limited for Cleaning services, as described in this paper.

Date: 2021-12-27 / PDF (225 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation of funding to The Centre for Public Innovation to allow for the commissioning of this additional piece of work to help inform Norfolk’s Strategic Needs Assessment, the outcome of which will inform future OPCCN Commissioning Intentions.

Date: 2021-12-21 / PDF (246 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The recommendation is for the PCC to sign the renewal of the agreement for the period 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022 to ensure a continuation of the service.

Date: 2021-12-15 / PDF (198 KB)

2021/22Decisions

It is recommended that the PCC for Norfolk fund Norfolk County Council to host a Bystander Programme Co-Ordinator until the end of the school term 2022/23 using the Community Safety Fund.

Date: 2021-12-14 / PDF (195 KB)

2021/22Decisions

It is recommended that the Police and Crime Panel be notified of the proposed appointment of the Chief Constable for Norfolk Constabulary by the Police and Crime Commissioner. This decision paper will be submitted for consideration at the Confirmation Hearing on Thursday 2nd December 2021.

Date: 2021-12-03 / PDF (10 MB)

2021/22Decisions

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk has secured Home Office funding to deliver a series of measures to improve safety in King’s Lynn, Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Date: 2021-11-24 / PDF (218 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved an extension of contract for the WONDER+ (Women of Norfolk Diversion, Engagement and Rehabilitation) scheme

Date: 2021-11-22 / PDF (178 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation of funding to The Change Project to deliver Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programmes in Norfolk for those who are identified by the DAPPA team analysis.

Date: 2021-11-21 / PDF (254 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved an extension to the original Grant Decision Notice No 2019/35.

Date: 2021-11-05 / PDF (263 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation of funding to Get the Data implemented by Norfolk’s strategy Group for Women in the Criminal Justice System

Date: 2021-11-04 / PDF (201 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approves the contract of award to Leeway Domestic Abuse and Violence Services (lead partner) and partnership to deliver the Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (NiDAS) in accordance with the details laid out in this Decision Notice.

Date: 2021-10-28 / PDF (416 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk Supported the allocation of funding to the Centre for Public Innovation to allow for the commissioning of this Strategic Needs Assessment the outcome of which will inform future OPCCN Commissioning Intentions.

Date: 2021-10-05 / PDF (257 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk signed and sealed the contract addendum implementing the extension period in line with contract standing orders

Date: 2021-07-28 / PDF (207 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the extension of the funding provided in original decision notice 2019/64, to enable Hampton Trust to deliver Project CARA delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 2021-07-26 / PDF (263 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the Grants awarded that are set out using the Ministry of Justice uplift funding within the Victims' Fund to support specialist organisations delivering Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services to victims.

Date: 2021-05-25 / PDF (239 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the Grants awarded that are set out below using the Ministry of Justice National ISVA and IDVA Fund through Expressions of Interest, and additional funding for ISVA's through the MoJ Victims' Fund that support those with protected characteristics.

Date: 2021-05-24 / PDF (269 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supports the allocation for joint funding to St Giles Trust to enable the provision of the Support Worker role, which is pivotal to the delivery of Pathway Out a key project which forms part of the wider ADDER programme activity across Greater Norwich.

Date: 2021-05-20 / PDF (211 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supported the allocation of joint funding to St Giles Trust to enable the provision of the secretariat role, which is pivotal to the delivery of the aspirations of Norfolk's Women in the Criminal Justice Strategy Group.

Date: 2021-05-19 / PDF (250 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner granted approval to enter into a contact with Waste Cost Reduction Services Ltd (WCRS) for Waste Management & Recycling Services.

Date: 2021-05-06 / PDF (226 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved the amendment to the Scheme of Governance and Consent.

Date: 2021-05-04 / PDF (183 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The PCC signed the SEERPIC s22a in order to formalise the existing and long serving arrangements of the consortium.

Date: 2021-05-03 / PDF (188 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved the amendment to the Scheme of Governance and Consent.

Date: 2021-03-31 / PDF (184 KB)

2020/21Decisions

In line with contract standing orders, the PCC signed the contract change notice implementing a process change under the original contract.

Date: 2021-03-30 / PDF (188 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved the extension of Grants/Contract by using the Ministry of Justice Victims' Fund and OPCCN Commissioning budget to support specialist organisations delivering domestic abuse services to victims in Norfolk.

Date: 2021-03-29 / PDF (212 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved the appointment of Mr Paul Sanford as the Temporary Chief Constable effective from 1st July 2021 until such time the role is filled substantially.

Date: 2021-03-24 / PDF (215 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC subscribed to ICVA for the period 2021/22 at a cost of £1000.

Date: 2021-03-09 / PDF (196 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund a one year project to ensure that the key aims of the Norfolk PCC Youth Commission is achieved.

Date: 2021-03-08 / PDF (230 KB)

2021/22Decisions

The Chief Executive of the OPCCN authorised the execution of the National Collaboration Agreement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner to enable the Programme to continue for another 12 months.

Date: 2021-03-05 / PDF (220 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved £37, 500 per annum to support the continued provision of a Restorative Justice Service for Norfolk and Suffolk from 1st April 2021 until March 2023.

Date: 2021-03-03 / PDF (470 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the award of this two year grant.

Date: 2021-03-02 / PDF (297 KB)

2020/21Decisions

A contract variation has been enacted to enable continuation of Scams Prevention Service from April 1st 2021 to March 31st 2023.

Date: 2021-02-23 / PDF (226 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC signed the updated agreement to deliver financial and resource savings anticipated by the Home Office.

Date: 2021-02-19 / PDF (208 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved the award of the contract for Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies and Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners to allow the ongoing use of Microsoft products across the organisations.

Date: 2021-02-17 / PDF (190 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved Norfolk Constabulary joining the Open University Centre for Police Research and Learning (OUCPRL).

Date: 2021-02-08 / PDF (217 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised the execution of the Collaboration Agreement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner, to enable the continuation of the collaborated Joint Integrated Offender Management function.

Date: 2021-02-07 / PDF (263 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised the execution of the collaboration agreement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner, to enable the Joint Information Management Department function to progress.

Date: 2021-02-06 / PDF (186 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC issued the decision to report formally to record the process for finalising and issuing the 2021/22 precept alongside other matters detailed in the decision report (paragraph 2.5).

Date: 2021-01-29 / PDF (271 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supported the allocation of funding to St Giles Trust to allow for this extension in contract working directly with women at risk of offending or re-offending, across Norfolk.

Date: 2021-01-28 / PDF (417 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC accepted the Safer Streets Grant from the Home Office and agreed to grant fund Great Yarmouth Borough Council to deliver parts of the Safer Streets project.

Date: 2021-01-27 / PDF (2.7 MB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approves the extension to the delivery period of those providers who have been grant funded under the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) ‘Covid-19 Extraordinary Funding Round 1 for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support Services’ until 31st March 2021.

Date: 2020-12-31 / PDF (1.6 MB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC signed the agreement to deliver financial and resource savings anticipated by the Home Office.

Date: 2020-12-21 / PDF (206 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC subscribed to ICVA for the period 2020/21 at a cost of £1000.

Date: 2020-12-20 / PDF (261 KB)

2020/21Decisions

In anticipation that Northern Ireland may require Mutual Aid following the UK departure from the European Union, the PCC has agreed to enter into a collaborative agreement to allow the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) to investigate complaints made in any operation as a result of Mutual Aid

Date: 2020-12-18 / PDF (171 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the Grants award using the Ministry of Justice Extraordinary Fund Covid-19 Round 2, to support those organisations dlivering Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services to victims within Norfolk.

Date: 2020-12-15 / PDF (394 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC supported the allocation of joint funding to enable the purchase of equipment to further enhance the provision of StoryBook Mum/Dad in prisons.

Date: 2020-12-14 / PDF (279 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC supported the extension of funding to the South Norfolk District Council to deliver domestic support services in South Norfolk.

Date: 2020-12-08 / PDF (368 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner supported the allocation of of funding extension to cover the period of 1st August - 31st August 2020 for the following organisations:
• Leeway Domestic Abuse and Violence Services
• Pandora Project
• Daisy Programme
• South Norfolk Early Help Hub- DA Worker

Date: 2020-12-07 / PDF (286 KB)

2020/21Decisions

Approval has been reached for a Memorandum of Understanding between Norfolk County Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the provision of resources to support the Norfolk Countywide Community Safety Partnership.

Date: 2020-11-20 / PDF (243 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner awarded grant funding to the Sue Lambert Trust to deliver support services to victims of Sexual Abuse/Historic Cases of Child Sexual Abuse to victims ages 11 years and over.

Date: 2020-11-19 / PDF (684 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approved the updated Corporate Governance Framework.

Date: 2020-11-03 / PDF (179 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Chief Executive is authorised to execute the Section 22a collaboration agreement on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner to enable the Joint Shared Services Transaction Centre function to progress.

Date: 2020-10-12 / PDF (202 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC agreed to the further term for the audit members with their current allowances.

Date: 2020-10-09 / PDF (165 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC approves the grant of the fuel purchase contract on a 7 Force basis to Laser.

Date: 2020-09-24 / PDF (187 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner adopted the revised Scheme of Governance and Consent.

Date: 2020-09-22 / PDF (265 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the award of the grant.

Date: 2020-09-21 / PDF (2.8 MB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the Grants awards using Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN) Community Safety and Commissioning Funding to support those organisations delivering Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services to victims within Norfolk, who have been affected by COVID-19.

Date: 2020-07-16 / PDF (469 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk approved the Grant awards using the Ministry of Justice Extraordinary Fund Covid-19 to support those organisations delivering Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services to victims within Norfolk.

Date: 2020-07-13 / PDF (546 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Joint Professional Standards Department have been operating as a collaborated function since 2012. The function continues to operate and deliver in line with strategic objectives and a further collaboration agreement is presented for authorisation to continue with the function for a further 5 years. The minor changes to the function have been outlined in the details of the submission.

Date: 2020-07-12 / PDF (177 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised the variation extension to the agreement to collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996)

Date: 2020-06-22 / PDF (266 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supported the allocation of funding to St Martins Housing Trust to provide a Person-Centred Support Officer, working directly with prison leavers and those at risk of offending or re-offending, across Norwich City.

Date: 2020-06-08 / PDF (3 MB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC funded a six-month bespoke project that ensures children and young people of Norfolk are provided an opportunity to voice opinions and concerns around policing, crime and vulnerability.

Date: 2020-04-30 / PDF (357 KB)

2020/21Decisions

A contract variation was enacted to enable continuation of the Scams Prevention Service from April 1st 2020 to March 31st 2021.

Date: 2020-04-29 / PDF (637 KB)

2020/21Decisions

The PCC has given consent to the use of electronic signatures for 7 Force Procurement, policy documents and other decision notices during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Date: 2020-04-08 / PDF (174 KB)

2020/21Decisions

This decision paper considers the formation of the new police commercial organisation and the request made of the Police and Crime Commissioner to become a member of Bluelight Commercial Ltd which is a company limited by guarantee.

Date: 2020-03-12 / PDF (2 MB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved the purchase of Hethersett Old Hall School in accordance with the business case. The site will be developed into a Norfolk Constabulary Centre of Learning, with the potential for significant collaboration with and investment from other public sector partners.

Date: 2020-02-28 / PDF (316 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC for Norfolk supported the allocation of funding to Bigfork to develop and implement the new OPCCN website.

Date: 2020-02-27 / PDF (169 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised the execution of the Section 22A Agreement to collaborate in Joint ICT; Joint Estates and Facilities; Joint Transport Services (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2020-02-20 / PDF (154 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC issued the decision to formally approve the process for finalising and issuing the 2020/21 precept.

Date: 2020-02-17 / PDF (344 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the Variation to the Section 22A Agreements.

Date: 2020-02-16 / PDF (200 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner authorised to execute the extension to the Agreement to Collaborate (under Section 22A of the Police Act 1996).

Date: 2020-02-15 / PDF (226 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC Supported the allocation of funding to Norwich City Community Sports Foundation to deliver the Positive Futures Programme across Norfolk for those young people who meet the specific programme criteria.

Date: 2020-02-14 / PDF (2.5 MB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed to (i) enter the collaboration agreement in relation to the modern slavery police transformation fund and (ii) authorised the Chief Executive to execute the agreement on his behalf.

Date: 2020-01-28 / PDF (176 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The Chief Executive reviewed the contents of the report and endorsed the proposal to renew the appointment of 17 Custody Visitors in Norfolk as of 1st September 2019 for a three-year term.

Date: 2019-12-31 / PDF (239 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed to the extension of the Grant Agreement as laid out in Grant Variation No. 3.

Date: 2019-12-30 / PDF (425 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved the re-appointment of nine Legally Qualified Chairs for the Eastern Region for a further term of four years from 1 January 2020 and the appointment of 15 new Legally Qualified Chairs for a four year term from 1 January 2020.

Date: 2019-12-12 / PDF (1.9 MB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC recommended the adoption of police complaint reforms

Date: 2019-12-11 / PDF (287 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed funding for the CARA Project across Norfolk as a two year pilot run by The Hampton Trust.

Date: 2019-12-11 / PDF (2.1 MB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed the allocation of a development grant to the Daisy programme - a registered charity supporting those affected by domestic abuse in the Breckland area.

Date: 2019-11-18 / PDF (520 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund a one-year pilot to test the efficacy of detached youth work in identifying and reducing the risk of child exploitation.

Date: 2019-11-15 / PDF (252 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund Momentum for a period of one year to engage with and provide training and support to voluntary and community sector organisations working with children at risk of criminal exploitation.

Date: 2019-11-14 / PDF (261 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC supported the revised term of contract delivery for the WONDER + programme.

Date: 2019-11-13 / PDF (212 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC adopted the business case for the Norfolk Constabulary Restorative Justice Initiative.

Date: 2019-11-12 / PDF (249 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed to support the allocation of funding to the Pandora Project to deliver domestic abuse services across West Norfolk.

Date: 2019-10-10 / PDF (293 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved a crime and disorder reduction contribution to help fund a partnership CCTV project in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Date: 2019-08-27 / PDF (199 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved this grant for under the Hidden Victims Phoenix Project delivered by the Pandora Project at a cost of £214,000 for the duration of the project.

Date: 2019-07-24 / PDF (2 MB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved the grant for the Hidden Victims Fund under the British Red Cross. £66,155 for year 1 and 2 (including mobilisation) and if extension option is granted a further £34,497 for an additional year.

Date: 2019-07-24 / PDF (2.3 MB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved the decision notice to subscribe to the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) for the period 2019/20 at a cost of £840.

Date: 2019-06-12 / PDF (207 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved the revised Scheme of Governance and Consent.

Date: 2019-06-12 / PDF (174 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed for the current Independent Members to be reappointed to the regional misconduct hearing list for a further term of five years.

Date: 2019-06-11 / PDF (227 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed to continue to fund a Link Worker to support Norfolk's Integrated Offender Management (IOM) scheme.

Date: 2019-06-10 / PDF (2 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to support a three-year partnership service to support children and young people who go missing and/or are at risk of child sexual exploitation in Norfolk.

Date: 2019-06-06 / PDF (2.2 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC approved a grant for two years to support victims of domestic abuse in South Norfolk.

Date: 2019-06-05 / PDF (2.1 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund a one-year pilot to test delivering a whole family support approach to young people at risk of, or affected by, child criminal exploitation.

Date: 2019-03-19 / PDF (288 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC issued the precept for 2019/20.

Date: 2019-03-18 / PDF (325 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to a funding extension for the Pandora Project to support victims of domestic abuse in the west of the county.

Date: 2019-03-15 / PDF (384 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund the Daisy Project which supports men and women living with or who have been affected by domestic abuse in the Breckland area of Norfolk.

Date: 2019-03-13 / PDF (2.1 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund a one-year pilot project to help young people at risk of child criminal exploitation by offering education, training and employment opportunities.

Date: 2019-03-12 / PDF (290 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to support the grant extension of 10 months to the Sue Lambert Trust.

Date: 2019-03-12 / PDF (225 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund the St Giles Trust to deliver Project SOS+ to deliver preventative sessions to school children across Norfolk at risk of criminal exploitation as well as awareness raising sessions to parents and teachers.

Date: 2019-03-11 / PDF (2.3 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC approved the final reserve movements for 2018/19, the additional requirement for reserves in 2019/20 and the slippage on the capital programme from 2018/19 into 2019/20.

Date: 2019-02-08 / PDF (227 KB)

2019/20Decisions

The PCC approved the funding for the Community Chaplaincy Scheme from 1st February 2019 - 31st March 2020.

Date: 2019-01-31 / PDF (228 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund the Norfolk Scam Prevention Service at a cost of £35,633 per annum.

Date: 2019-01-30 / PDF (673 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agreed funding arrangements for the victim assessment and referral service for 2018/19 and 2019/20.

Date: 2018-11-16 / PDF (198 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC approved the submission of a planning application for the Wymondham OCC portakabins for firearms training unit.

Date: 2018-11-15 / PDF (221 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC approved funding for the Connect Service - a partnership between national domestic abuse charity Safelives and local statutory partners, including the OPCCN.

Date: 2018-11-14 / PDF (185 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC appointed Mr Harry Ireland to the list of nominations of legally qualified chairs for the purposes of regulation 25 of the Police Conduct Regulations 2012 for the period until 31 December 2019.

Date: 2018-11-08 / PDF (155 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC has approved a council tax exemption for care leavers.

Date: 2018-11-06 / PDF (215 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC has agreed a grant extension for services provided by the Sue Lambert Trust to support victims of sexual abuse, sexual violence and historic cases of child sexual abuse.

Date: 2018-08-01 / PDF (423 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC has agreed to fund the core costs of the Norfolk Youth Offending Team for a three-year period to the end of March 2021.

Date: 2018-07-30 / PDF (2 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC authorised the Chief Executive to execute a collaboration agreement produced nationally in relation to the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, National Wildlife Crime Unit and National Police Freedom of Information and Data Protection Unit.

Date: 2018-07-26 / PDF (145 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC has agreed to fund the Rescue Rehab project at HMP Norwich from 1 May 2018 to 30 April 2020.

Date: 2018-06-12 / PDF (2 MB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agrees to subscribe to the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) for the period of 2018/19.

Date: 2018-04-03 / PDF (156 KB)

2018/19Decisions

The PCC agrees to fund St Giles Trust to deliver the WONDER+ (Women Offenders of Norfolk Diversion, Engagement and Rehabilitation) Scheme over a three year period.

Date: 2018-03-05 / PDF (2.2 MB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agrees to extend the existing IDVA service for a further two years to 2019/20 and by a further 2 x IDVA full-time posts and 1 x part-time administrative post.

Date: 2018-02-22 / PDF (361 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agrees to fund Lola Stafford Consulting Ltd to provide a Youth Commission Service

Date: 2018-02-21 / PDF (211 KB)

2017/18Decisions

This decision report has been issued by the PCC to formally record the process of finalising and issuing the 2018/19 precept.

Date: 2018-02-20 / PDF (211 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC has authorised the OPCCN Chief Executive to execute the revised collaboration agreement in relation to the National Police Chiefs' Council.

Date: 2017-11-08 / PDF (115 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC has agreed to enter into a national agreement under section 22 of the Police Act 1996 to collaborate on authorisation of Covert Human Intelligence Sources.

Date: 2017-11-07 / PDF (182 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed to extend the existing grant agreement with the Matthew Project to ensure counselling services are available to the 180 Norfolk Integrated Offender Management (IOM) scheme cohort.

Date: 2017-10-25 / PDF (245 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed to continue the joint project with Norfolk County Council Children's Services to provide three domestic abuse coordinators to work across the county, aligning their activity in support of early help hubs, providing expert advice and support for multi-agency practitioners, and identifying and training a network of local domestic abuse champions.

Date: 2017-10-23 / PDF (954 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed the procurement of consultancy services to explore the viability of a business case for future governance arrangements of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.

Date: 2017-10-22 / PDF (136 KB)

2017/18Decisions

*THIS DECISION/GRANT AGREEMENT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN*
The PCC agreed a three-year grant to the Matthew Project to provide a drug and alcohol practitioner for the Norfolk Police control room.

Date: 2017-10-20 / PDF (1004 KB)

2017/18Decisions

*THIS DECISION/GRANT AGREEMENT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN*
The PCC agreed the funding and delivery of a domestic abuse perpetrator programme - 'Choosing to Change' - in partnership with Walking with the Wounded.

Date: 2017-08-11 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed an extension in funding for continuation of the Integrated Mental Health Team in the Norfolk Police control room, and one additional mental health specialist.

Date: 2017-08-10 / PDF (225 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC supported a grant extension for Sue Lambert Trust to help relieve demand pressures.

Date: 2017-08-09 / PDF (319 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed a crime and disorder reduction grant of £100,000 to the Diocese of Norwich for the purpose of alarming vulnerable historic buildings as part of his Raise the Alarm campaign.

Date: 2017-08-08 / PDF (910 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed the establishment of a Norfolk Youth Commission on Police and Crime.

Date: 2017-05-12 / PDF (258 KB)

2017/18Decisions

To relieve demand pressure on the Sue Lambert Trust, the PCC has agreed to extend funding for its services, including counselling, and operating hours.

Date: 2017-05-11 / PDF (271 KB)

2017/18Decisions

The PCC agreed to fund Community Chaplaincy - Norfolk to provide a two-year mentoring service which contributes to a reduction in the number of referred offenders who breach or are recalled to custody.

Date: 2017-05-10 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC provided funding to secure continued provision of a specialist worker to support young people in care who are at risk of sexual exploitation.

Date: 2017-05-09 / PDF (995 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC allocated funding to Pandora Project to deliver specialist support services to victims of domestic abuse in the West Norfolk area.

Date: 2017-05-08 / PDF (963 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed to extend the rescue Rehab project, managed by Best for Pets, running at HMP Norwich.

Date: 2017-05-04 / PDF (990 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed to grant £2500 to Best for Pets to deliver the Rescue Rehab project at HMP Norwich.

Date: 2017-05-03 / PDF (951 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed to provide Julian Support with £101,753 funding over one year to operate the WONDER scheme in partnership with the Sue Lambert Trust and The Magdalene Group.

Date: 2017-05-02 / PDF (1.2 MB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed to employ a court mentor at Norwich Magistrates' Court as part of the Gateway to Employment scheme.

Date: 2017-04-28 / PDF (961 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC approved grant funding to support this joint project with Norfolk County Council which has been running since 2015.

Date: 2017-03-28 / PDF (225 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed to subscribe to the Independent Custody Visiting Association for the period 2017/18 at a cost of £840.

Date: 2017-03-27 / PDF (257 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC has approved the renewal of collaboration agreements concerning the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and the Eastern Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Unit (ECTIU).

Date: 2016-12-30 / PDF (184 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC approved the granting of the new licence agreement for the occupation of accommodation at Police HQ on the basis of the report provided to Strategic Governance Board.

Date: 2016-12-07 / PDF (98 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed a number of decisions based on the content of reports submitted to the Strategic Governance Board meeting held on 22 September 2016.

Date: 2016-11-15 / PDF (85 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed the decisions outlined in the Estates Strategy Update report to the Police Accountability Forum meeting on 21 July 2016.

Date: 2016-11-02 / PDF (87 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC has extended the funding for a drugs and alcohol practitioner for the Norfolk Police control room.

Date: 2016-10-06 / PDF (1004 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The Commissioner has agreed to grant fund the Pandora Project by £11,625 to enable its support services to be maintained to 31 December 2016.

Date: 2016-09-08 / PDF (961 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC approved changes to the Capital Programme.

Date: 2016-08-31 / PDF (202 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed the approval of the extension of funding for the Senior Client Service Manager post to deliver the Positive 4Women Project to support vulnerable victims of crime.

Date: 2016-08-30 / PDF (562 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed the funding of the Matthew Project to provide a link worker to prevent re-offending.

Date: 2016-08-27 / PDF (205 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed £17,500 additional funding for The Magdalene Group to fund a specialist support worker for children and young people at risk of child sexual exploitation.

Date: 2016-08-26 / PDF (938 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed funding to Fresh Start New Beginnings and Victim Support to support victims of child sexual abuse.

Date: 2016-08-25 / PDF (229 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed to the adoption of the Communications and Engagement Strategy 2016-20.

Date: 2016-08-24 / PDF (141 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The early intervention fund has been devised to develop a partnership between the OPCCN and local policing.

Date: 2016-07-22 / PDF (166 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC is required to have in place arrangements for proper corporate governance.

Date: 2016-07-20 / PDF (4.5 MB)

2016/17Decisions

The Go Moto is a pilot scheme aimed at young people aged between 14 - 18 years within the Earlham, Marlpit and Lakenham areas.

Date: 2016-06-03 / PDF (844 KB)

2016/17Decisions

PCC Lorne Green delivers his election pledge to delete the post of Deputy PCC and pass the money saved to the Chief Constable to fund police officers.

Date: 2016-05-18 / PDF (120 KB)

2016/17Decisions

The PCC agreed funding for Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services until 31 March 2019 for Independent Sexual Advisory Service.

Date: 2016-05-17 / PDF (2.9 MB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC agreed annual membership subscription to Independent Custody Visiting Association.

Date: 2016-05-16 / PDF (142 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC agreed allocation of funding to Norfolk Community Safety Partnership to deliver domestic abuse communication and engagement.

Date: 2016-05-13 / PDF (984 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC agreed the awarding of a Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant to Victim Support for the creation and administration of a Victims Panel.

Date: 2016-03-24 / PDF (900 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC agreed funding to Norfolk Community Foundation for administration of the Substance Misuse and Alcohol Fund and Children and Young People Fund.

Date: 2016-03-23 / PDF (902 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC agreed funding for delivery of specialist domestic abuse awareness training to GPs across Norfolk.

Date: 2016-03-22 / PDF (940 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC agreed funding for the Pandora Project to support victims of domestic abuse.

Date: 2016-03-13 / PDF (875 KB)

2015/16Decisions

Proposed Grant Policy and Procedures are adopted and implemented by the OPCCN to ensure fair, transparent and consistent commissioning awards.

Date: 2016-03-11 / PDF (2.4 MB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC supports the allocation of £233,074 funding to the Harbour Centre to continue its child advocacy provision for children and young people affected by rape and sexual assault.

Date: 2016-03-10 / PDF (871 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC endorses the award of a Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant of £40,000 to the 4Women Centre to continue its support for vulnerable women, particularly victims of domestic abuse, those with complex needs and ex-offenders.

Date: 2016-03-08 / PDF (823 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC endorses the award of a Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant of £52,345.50 to Victim Support for the continued running of the Restorative Justice Hub.

Date: 2016-02-19 / PDF (917 KB)

2015/16Decisions

At the Police Accountability Forum meeting held on 18 January 2016, where the PCC holds the Chief Constable to account, the PCC made a number of decisions based on the content of the reports under consideration.

Date: 2016-02-18 / PDF (80 KB)

2015/16Decisions

Continued provision of a specialist worker to support young people in care who are at risk of sexual exploitation.

Date: 2016-02-17 / PDF (895 KB)

2015/16Decisions

Funding for Provision to the Butterfly Programme to deliver two Group Programmes to adult survivors of Child Sexual Abuse.

Date: 2016-02-01 / PDF (829 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC endorses the allocation of match funding for a joint project with Norfolk County Council Children's Services to provide three domestic abuse coordinators to work across the county.

Date: 2016-01-29 / PDF (8.2 MB)

2015/16Decisions

In March 2015, the OPCCN published the awards made to those organisations who were successful with their applications to the Sexual Abuse Victims Support Fund - Round 1. Decision notice 2015-05 outlined the application and scoring process. During that process there were three applications that underwent further governance checks which have now been completed. Following these checks the Oversight Board agreed to award funding to all three organisations, and the PCC agreed the allocation of funds.

Date: 2016-01-28 / PDF (128 KB)

2015/16Decisions

At the Police Accountability Forum meeting held on 17 November 2015, where the PCC holds the Chief Constable to account, the PCC made a number of decisions based on the content of the reports under consideration.

Date: 2015-12-18 / PDF (98 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC approved the business case to establish a joint Athena Investigations Hub for Norfolk and Suffolk.

Date: 2015-12-17 / PDF (3.3 MB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC made a number of decisions at this meeting based on the content of the reports under consideration.

Date: 2015-08-13 / PDF (117 KB)

2015/16Decisions

The PCC agreed a proposal for the PCC and Chief Constable to share a Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer).

Date: 2015-08-12 / PDF (228 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agrees the allocation of £46,247.53 to run an enhanced offender employability programme for 45 participants with the aim of reducing reoffending.

Date: 2015-06-03 / PDF (611 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agrees the update of the Norfolk/Suffolk Transport Strategy.

Date: 2015-06-02 / PDF (657 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agrees to continue funding previously allocated by the Ministry of Justice to Norfolk PACT which delivers enhanced security to the dwellings of Norfolk's most vulnerable residents

Date: 2015-05-18 / PDF (608 KB)

2015/16Decisions

During the last two years, a number of statutory bodies in Norfolk have identified a need for specialist community services for women with personality disorder, and the Offender Health Profile commissioned by the OPCCN also identified the absence of a dedicated personality disorder service in the county. A total of £15,000 is being provided to 4Women Resource Centre by the PCC to fund a pilot project.

Date: 2015-05-15 / PDF (626 KB)

2015/16Decisions

At the Police Accountability Forum meeting held on 20 March 2015, where the PCC holds the Chief Constable to account, the PCC made a number of decisions based on the content of the reports under consideration.

Date: 2015-05-14 / PDF (133 KB)

2015/16Decisions

Collaboration Panel on 9 December 2013 considered and agreed the business case to establish a Joint Integrated Management function for Norfolk and Suffolk. The PCC has now approved the collaboration in line with the terms set out in the decision report

Date: 2015-05-13 / PDF (433 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC agreed establishment of a Police ICT Company.

Date: 2015-05-12 / PDF (502 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC agreed annual membership subscription of Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA)

Date: 2015-05-11 / PDF (144 KB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC agreed grant for Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services to 31 March 2018.

Date: 2015-05-08 / PDF (3.3 MB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett endorses the allocation of funds of £334,303 to 13 organisations, as recommended by the Children and Young People Panel.

Date: 2015-03-30 / PDF (441 KB)

2014/15Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agreed the allocation of grants from two new funds established by the Home Office to support organisations working with survivors of sexual abuse.

Date: 2015-03-27 / PDF (1.6 MB)

2015/16Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett authorised the Chief Executive to execute the contractual and other associated documentation to progress the introduction of a Victim’s Referral and Assessment Service as outlined in this paper with effect from 1 April 2015.

Date: 2015-02-16 / PDF (242 KB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC supported the allocation of £35,000 to The Magdalene Group who will provide a specialist CSE support worker.

Date: 2015-01-22 / PDF (4.7 MB)

2014/15Decisions

Stephen agreed the procurement recommendation to award G4S Forensic Medical Services the contract for provision of medical services in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Date: 2015-01-21 / PDF (1.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC endorses the allocation of £229,548.50 to 13 organisations as recommended by the Substance Misuse and Alcohol Panel of the Safer Norfolk Foundation Medium Grants Programme.

Date: 2014-12-15 / PDF (2.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agreed to adopt the revised publication scheme prepared in line with the ICO's definition document for elected local policing bodies.

Date: 2014-12-14 / PDF (8.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The OPCCN submitted a number of bids to the MOJ competed fund, of which 7 were successful. One of the successful bids is to provide specialist outreach support for victims and witnesses who are experiencing mental health crisis as a result of being a victim of crime. A total of £50,464 has been allocated to this bid to provide one-to-one advocate support to victims in Norwich.

Date: 2014-12-12 / PDF (4.6 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the adoption of a Communications and Engagement Strategy for the OPCCN.

Date: 2014-12-02 / PDF (2.2 MB)

2014/15Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agrees the adoption of a list of options from which victims of low-level crime and ASB can have a say on selecting a punishment for the offender.

Date: 2014-12-01 / PDF (2.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

A joint initiative with Norfolk County Council Children's Services to deliver training to 60 foster carers to equip them to deal with discipline issues.

Date: 2014-11-17 / PDF (4.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agrees the allocation of £17.306 to Leeway for the continuation of IDVA services

Date: 2014-10-01 / PDF (4.2 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves the documentation of a mini competition for the purchase of a number of vehicles for Norfolk Constabulary.

Date: 2014-09-30 / PDF (2 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £40,000 to the 4Women Resource Centre to increase capacity and capability to support vulnerable women (particularly victims of domestic abuse with complex needs) in new and innovative ways.

Date: 2014-09-29 / PDF (4.4 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees to contribute £3,000 for the development of an Offender Needs Assessment.

Date: 2014-09-15 / PDF (965 KB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC supports the allocation of £36,366 funding to provide a live video to Norfolk and Suffolk courts from two locations that provide victim/witness focussed facilities.

Date: 2014-09-12 / PDF (292 KB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC endorses the allocation of £5,000 from his rehabilitation fund to support the Caring Dad's programme.

Date: 2014-09-03 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £40,000 to the Harbour Centre (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) to fund a child advocate post.

Date: 2014-09-02 / PDF (4.4 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC has approved an amendment to Section 7 of the Scheme of Governance and Consent (Regional Collaboration) and an amendment to Section C1 paragraph 1.9 and the associated clause in Section F of the Financial Regulations.

Date: 2014-09-01 / PDF (1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £5,000 to Freedom Charity to provide support and strength to young people faced with forced marriage, so called honour based violence and domestic abuse.

Date: 2014-08-27 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett approves the undertaking of a single tender action for a web developer to design a website signposting offenders to sources of help to address the issues which make them vulnerable to offending.

Date: 2014-08-26 / PDF (345 KB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £25,000 to Norfolk PACT to deliver enhanced security to the dwellings of vulnerable residents within the county.

Date: 2014-08-25 / PDF (4.5 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £30,000 to provide specialist advocacy support to child victims of sexual offences.

Date: 2014-08-11 / PDF (4.4 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £104,534 to provide specialist advocacy support within each of the three general hospitals in Norfolk and at Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn court.

Date: 2014-08-08 / PDF (4.2 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £26,736 to facilitate delivery of the ROSE Project, working with children and young people who have experienced sexual exploitation, grooming and coercion.

Date: 2014-08-07 / PDF (4.5 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £40,000 to deliver capital works to increase victim counselling capacity and facilities at the Sue Lambert Trust.

Date: 2014-08-05 / PDF (5 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees the allocation of £12,080 to provide immediate access to therapeutic support for young people struggling to deal with being victims of crime or who are on the verge of slipping into criminality.

Date: 2014-08-04 / PDF (4.7 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves the recommendation of funding to three voluntary organisations.

Date: 2014-08-01 / PDF (12 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves recommendations regarding the Audit Committee member numbers and allowances.

Date: 2014-07-30 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agreed the allocation of £49,926 (from a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) grant) to deliver a proposal for a Victim-led Restorative Justice Hub.

Date: 2014-07-25 / PDF (8.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves the organisational review of the OPCCN.

Date: 2014-07-24 / PDF (2.8 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC allocates the first round of grant awards in relation to the Safer Norfolk Foundation Medium Grant Programme.

Date: 2014-07-21 / PDF (11 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves the Commissioning Strategy and Commissioning Plan.

Date: 2014-07-14 / PDF (2.8 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves the Draft Annual Governance Statement.

Date: 2014-07-10 / PDF (5.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC supports the delivery of this intervention service to be delivered by Victim Support Services for Norfolk and Suffolk, and endorses this crime and disorder reduction grant.

Date: 2014-07-04 / PDF (4.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC supports the extension of services provided by the Sue Lambert Trust and fully supports this Crime and Disorder reduction grant.

Date: 2014-06-19 / PDF (4 MB)

2014/15Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agrees the allocation of a Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant to the Youth Offending Team to continue the provision of the Youth Inclusion and Support Programme.

Date: 2014-05-28 / PDF (3.2 MB)

2014/15Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett agreed to enter into a collaboration agreement with the other 5 regional PCCs to appoint and joint fund an Eastern Region Victims Commissioning Project Manager at a cost of up to £10,000 for each PCC.

Date: 2014-05-16 / PDF (3.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC agrees to subscribe to the Independent Custody Visiting Association for a further year at the cost of £500.

Date: 2014-05-15 / PDF (2.3 MB)

2014/15Decisions

The PCC approves the allocation of a Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant to Leeway and Orwell Housing for the continuation of the Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) service until 31 March 2015.

Date: 2014-04-30 / PDF (9.1 MB)

2014/15Decisions

This Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant allocated by the PCC will be used to ensure the delivery of specialised domestic abuse awareness training to General Medical Practitioners and associated medical practice staff in GP practices across Norfolk.

Date: 2014-04-10 / PDF (3.8 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC endorsed the award of a Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant to Victim Support for the creation and administration of a Victims Panel.

Date: 2014-04-09 / PDF (3.6 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner has approved the Treasury Management Strategy 2014/15 which incorporates the annual investment strategy.

Date: 2014-04-08 / PDF (4.7 MB)

2014/15Decisions

A decision has been made that the Chief Executive may delegate the performance of his functions as Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer to the Chief Finance Officer and other officers to cover circumstances whenever he is unable to perform such functions.

Date: 2014-03-18 / PDF (1.5 MB)

2013/14Decisions

Following the Stage Two Staff Transfer, Stephen agreed the introduction of a revised Scheme of Governance to accommodate the new employment of staff arrangements. The Scheme will come into effect from 1 April 2014.

Date: 2014-03-17 / PDF (2.7 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has approved the Legal Instrument relating to the transfer of staff to the employment of the Chief Constable, excluding OPCCN staff, on 1 April 2014.

Date: 2014-02-27 / PDF (2 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has agreed to adopt a Code of Conduct and has approved codes for the conduct of the Deputy PCC and OPCCN staff.

Date: 2014-02-11 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has agreed to fund the Henderson Project's outreach programme through three consecutive Crime and Disorder Reduction Grants of £41,200.

Date: 2014-01-09 / PDF (4.1 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has agreed the Travel and Subsistence Expenditure Scheme for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the PCC in carrying out their duties.

Date: 2014-01-08 / PDF (2.9 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has endorsed the creation of the Safer Norfolk Foundation Medium Grant Programme by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk.

Date: 2013-11-07 / PDF (2.5 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has endorsed the proposal to continue with consent to ICV visits being obtained through 'self introduction'.

Date: 2013-10-30 / PDF (5.8 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has agreed to the proposal, as set out in section 2 of the report, that a detailed User Requirement and an Invitation to Tender can be developed and further consideration can be given to appointing an Evidence Based Policing Partner.

Date: 2013-10-17 / PDF (2.9 MB)

2013/14Decisions

This report describes the steps that have been taken by the PCC to recruit a new Chief Constable for Norfolk as well as details for consideration by the Police and Crime Panel to support the PCC's proposed candidate for appointment.

Date: 2013-10-08 / PDF (928 KB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has adopted the Transfer Scheme, as contained in Appendix 1, for submission to the Home Secretary by 16 September 2013.

Date: 2013-10-07 / PDF (7.1 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has approved for a dormant bank account to be set up with Barclays Bank Plc to be used if funds currently managed by the Cooperative Bank are at risk.

Date: 2013-10-04 / PDF (985 KB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has approved the adoption of a common set of Financial Regulations for Norfolk and Suffolk, as outlined within the Appendix to the report.

Date: 2013-09-06 / PDF (1.5 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has given approval to:
a) Renew the appointments of all 28 ICVs in Norfolk as of 1 September 2013
b) Commence a 2 term limit for ICVs in Norfolk so that a balanced representation of volunteers can be maintained, which would be implemented as of 1 September 2016.

Date: 2013-08-20 / PDF (1.4 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has agreed and adopted the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Transport Strategy as contained within the report, subject to review of the Strategy by October 2014.

Date: 2013-07-31 / PDF (4.7 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The Chief Finance Officer, Bob Summers, has approved the amendment to the PCC Expenses Scheme to provide a telephone allowance for the PCC.

Date: 2013-07-08 / PDF (761 KB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has approved the adoption of a common set of Contract Standing Orders for Norfolk and Suffolk, as outlined within the Appendix to the report.

Date: 2013-06-07 / PDF (3.9 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, has approved the changes to the Chief Finance Officer responsibilities in Norfolk and Suffolk, as outlined in the Appendix attached to the Decision.

Date: 2013-06-04 / PDF (1.4 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC, Stephen Bett, endorsed the updated Code of Corporate Governance on 28th May 2013.

Date: 2013-05-28 / PDF (2.7 MB)

2013/14Decisions

PCC Stephen Bett approved the revised collaboration strategy for the Norfolk and Suffolk police areas on 15 May 2013.

Date: 2013-05-15 / PDF (1.3 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has agreed to increase the maximum lending limit from £7.5m for any counter party to £10m forthwith.

Date: 2013-04-05 / PDF (690 KB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has approved the proposals set out in the financial model for a self funding scheme and agreed to commence recruitment and training of up to six police staff posts across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Date: 2013-04-04 / PDF (2.6 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has agreed to the continuation of the ACC Joint Protective Services Command and Detective Chief Superintendent, Protective Services Command.

Date: 2013-03-27 / PDF (1.8 MB)

2013/14Decisions

The PCC has approved the annual subscription for membership of the Independent Custody Visiting Association for 2013/14.

Date: 2013-03-26 / PDF (1.2 MB)

2012/13Decisions

The PCC agreed that formal consultation on the first Police and Crime Plan for Norfolk would be launched at the Budget Consulstation Event scheduled for 17th January 2013 and that consultation takes place until 16th February 2013.

Date: 2013-01-15 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2012/13Decisions

The PCC has agreed to the establishment of an Audit Committee, as outlined within the Home Office "Financial Management Code of Practice for the Police Service of England and Wales".

Date: 2012-12-19 / PDF (1.1 MB)

2012/13Decisions

The PCC has agreed that the administration of the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme will continue to be undertaken by the Policy & Performance Officer, until such time as a review can be undertaken.

Date: 2012-11-30 / PDF (981 KB)

2012/13Decisions

The PCC has agreed to the appointment of the Chief Executive (and Monitoring Officer), and Chief Finance Officer and the transfer of staff from the Norfolk Police Authority to the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner.

Date: 2012-11-29 / PDF (1 MB)

2012/13Decisions

A decision has been made that the Chief Executive may delegate the performance of his functions as Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer to the Deputy Chief Executive and other officers to cover circumstances whenever the Chief Executive is unable to perform such functions.

Date: 2012-11-28 / PDF (537 KB)

2012/13Decisions

A corporate Governance Scheme has been approved with a framework with the following four essential elements:
1. A Decision Making Accountability Framework
2. Scheme of Delegation
3. Finance Regulations
4. Contract Standing Orders.

Date: 2012-11-27 / PDF (3.4 MB)

2012/13Decisions

The PCC has accepted the delegation of the Police and Crime Panel for Norfolk to the Chief Executive (Head of Staff), in his role as Monitoring Officer, of the function of the initial handling of complaints under the Act and Regulations.

Date: 2012-11-22 / PDF (672 KB)

2012/13Decisions

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility (PR&SR) Act 2011 Section 1(9) abolishes police authorities effective from midnight 21 November 2012.

The new policing body, which takes on all legal responsibilities and liabilities of the Norfolk Police Authority, is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Norfolk.

For seamless continuity this report recommends that existing policies and practices of the NPA continue, amended only regarding nomenclature, until a detailed review has been undertaken by the PCC in due course of all such documents on an individual or collective basis as may be deemed suitable.

Date: 2012-11-21 / PDF (995 KB)

2012/13Decisions

 


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