24 February 2026
Record of actions and decisions
Title: Chief Officer's Management Board - Strategic
Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 2:30pm
Venue: Clift Room, Sutton Road HQ
Attendees
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| CC Tim Smith | Chief Constable |
| DCC Peter Ayling | Deputy Chief Constable |
| ACC Nigel Brookes | Local Policing Directorate |
| A/ACC Simon Alland | Rep. Central Operations Directorate |
| A/ACC Emma Banks | Rep. Crime Directorate |
| ACC Simon Wilson | Serious Crime Directorate |
| ACO Richard Leicester | Director of HR & L&D |
| ACO Gavin McKinnon | Director of Corporate Communications |
| A/ACO David Jedrzejewski | Rep. Support Services Directorate |
| PSE Philip Wilson | Rep. Chief Finance Officer |
| PSE Natalie Hardy (item 3) | Head of Digital, Int Comms & Marketing |
| PSE Richard Spillett (item 3) | Digital Content Creator |
| PSE Sonya Gransden | Chief of Staff |
| PSE Catherine Hughes (minutes) | Executive Assistant to CC |
Apologies
- T/ACC Tracey Quiller
- T/ACC Simon Thompson
- PSE Jonathan Castle
- ACO Claire Medhurst
1. Approval of the record from Tuesday 10 February 2026
The record of the previous meeting was approved.
2. Matters arising/action updates
- action 03/26 – amend action to request PSE Endacott resubmit the proposed final survey to COMB once feedback has been collated. Feedback due 10 March, resubmission due 7 - carry forward.
- action 04/26 – update noted and action discharged.
- action 05/26 – update noted and action discharged.
3. Social media update
PSE Spillett presented a comprehensive update on the force's social media and digital communications efforts, highlighting significant growth in video content and increased engagement with the public and media outlets.
PSE Hardy presented a proposal to further professionalise and expand the digital team. Chief Officers were broadly supportive and referred the proposal to the Strategic Change Board for further consideration.
4. Advice notice 18 - management of RDIL
A/ACC Alland presented the paper as previously shared seeking Chief Officer views on the management of outstanding rest days in lieu (RDIL) following communication from NPCC and advice to forces. Chief Officers discussed the operational, cultural, and financial implications presented.
It was agreed the process will remain as is, and DCC Ayling will work with Chief Officers to ensure time balances across the force are managed effectively with particular emphasis on staff welfare.
5. Risk management review update
A/ACO Jedrzejewski presented the report as previously circulated and highlighted the changes this quarter following the Risk Star Chamber last week:
- 2 x new URN 2863 Statutory compliance failure (estate) and URN 2864 Building resilience
- 1 x increase in score URN 2846 POLIT demand
- 2 x decrease in score URN 2845 CRU demand management and URN 2790 Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS) instability
- 1 x moved out of scope URN 2797 Police National Database (PND) Direct Data Entry Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
In reference to the increased score of URN 2846 POLIT demand, DCC Ayling advised the FMS Star Chamber scheduled for next week will focus on short and long term solutions in POLIT.
Chief Officers approved the Risk Management Report changes.
6. Financial performance management update - P10
PSE Wilson presented the paper as previously shared providing a high-level update as at P10. There is a forecasted revenue underspend between £0.5 million and £1.75 million, driven by estates slippage, higher interest income, and temporary pensionable duties. Capital expenditure is also underspent due to delayed IT hardware deliveries.
PSE Wilson noted delays in forensic billing are creating ambiguity in the final financial position and ACC Wilson agreed to confirm the final position with Finance colleagues as soon as possible to ensure accurate reporting.
7. Any other business
Performance monitoring arrangements
CC Smith presented the papers as previously circulated regarding upcoming changes to performance monitoring, including new Home Office measures and the force's participation in a national pilot on tiered policing arrangements. Chief Officers agreed to consider the contents and monitor developments for future discussion.
CLOSED SESSION - no record taken
Date of next meeting
Tuesday 10 March 2026, 1pm, Clift Room.