Decisions

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent has agreed to award grant funding from the PCC Police Community Fund to three projects totalling £142,189.19. Additionally, nine projects funded in previous years  2021/22 and 2022/23, were in principle awarded year two or three funding, subject to satisfactory reporting and continuing compliance with terms and conditions of grant. This brings the allocation of 2023/24 funding to a total of £335,824.22.

The Commissioner is required to determine the budget for 2023-24 and then set the council tax precept in consultation with the Police and Crime Panel.

The Commissioner is satisfied that the complaints examined had been dealt with appropriately by the Chief Constable.

The Joint Audit Committee Annual Report for 2020/21 was produced to coincide with and support the publication of the Statement of Accounts

Treasury Management covers borrowing, investing, banking and cash flow management.

The Commissioner is required to adopt and comply with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities and the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management. The Treasury Management Strategy 2023/24 to 2025/26 and the Treasury Management Practices have been agreed in order to comply with the codes.

This is in accordance with paragraph 84-86 of the Manual of Corporate Governance Part 3e Standing Orders relating to contracts

The Independent Custody Visiting Scheme is a statutory Scheme under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act Part 3 Section 299 whose responsibility and oversight lies with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, in consultation with the Chief Constable.