It is a key element of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s role to hold the Chief Constable to account on behalf of local communities.
The PCC’s Assurance and Accountability meetings – previously know as Holding to Account – take place twice a quarter. One is dedicated to a specific thematic area whilst the other is focused on the Force’s quarterly performance. The Assurance and Accountability programme also includes two public meetings per financial year where members of the public can submit questions for the Chief Constable.
In addition to the Performance, Thematic and Public meeting types the PCC and Chief Constable are equipped to address specific areas outside the pre-determined calendar through ‘Ad Hoc’ Assurance Briefings. These are conducted via email and enable the PCC to respond dynamically to emerging issues.
Assurance & Accountability Meeting Calendar and Notes (2024):
| Month | Meeting Type | Subject Area | Meeting Papers |
| January | Public | Reassuring Communities | Minutes |
| February | Performance | Quarter 3 – 2023/24 | Agenda, Minutes |
| March | Thematic | IITCSE | Video, Minutes |
| May | Performance | Quarter 4 – 2023/24 | Agenda, Minutes |
| July | Thematic | SOC | Minutes |
| August | PS Performance | Professional Standards | Minutes |
| September | Performance | Quarter 1 – 2024/25 | Minutes |
| October | Thematic | CSE | Minutes |
| November | Performance | Quarter 2 – 2024/25 | |
| December | Thematic | VAWG | |
| February | Performance | Quarter 3 – 2024/25 | |
| March | Thematic | DEI |
Assurance & Accountability / Holding to Account Meeting Note Archive:
February 2023 – Criminal Justice
March 2023 – Independent Inquiry into Telford Child Sexual Exploitation (IITCSE)
May 2023 Performance Q4 2022/2023 – Agenda, Minutes
June 2023 Putting Victims at the Heart of the CJS – Agenda, Minutes
July 2023 Police contact and accessibility – Minutes
August 2023 Performance Q1 2023/2024 – Agenda, Minutes
October 2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion – Agenda, Minutes
November 2023 Performance Q2 2023/2024 – Agenda, Minutes
December 2023 Violence Against Women and Girls – Agenda, Minutes
January 2022 – Homicide Performance
February 2022 – Performance
March 2022- Investigations
April 2022- Workforce
May 2022- HMICFRS PEEL 21/22
June 2022- HMICFRS Custody Inspection
July 2023- Connecting with Communities
August 2022- Serious Violence
September 2022- Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
October 2022- Impact of Budget Investment
November 2022- Performance
December 2022- Violence Against Women and Girls
