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RESOLVED: That the re-appointment of Amanda Blakeman KPM as Chief Constable of North Wales Police be confirmed on the terms and conditions, as set out in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s report.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 22 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Update for December 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the update to the Police and Crime Panel for the Budget / Revenue as at Period 7 to 31 October 2025 and Capital as at Quarter 2 to 30 September 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the forward work programme be updated for 2026/2027 following consultation with the Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Non Dafydd (Isle of Anglesey County Council) and Councillor Nigel Williams (Wrexham County Council).
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RESOLVED: That the re-appointment of Amanda Blakeman KPM as Chief Constable of North Wales Police be confirmed on the terms and conditions, as set out in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s report.
The Principal Solicitor and Legal Advisor to the North Wales Police and Crime Panel (PCP) outlined the procedure to be followed during the Confirmation Hearing in relation to the proposed re-appointment of a Chief Constable of North Wales Police by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). It was the duty of the PCP to hold a Confirmation Hearing and to review, make reports and recommendations in respect of the proposed appointment of a Chief Constable and to publish their reports or recommendations. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner The PCC presented a report, which advised the PCP of his proposed re-appointment of Amanda Blakeman KPM for the position of Chief Constable of North Wales Police. Panel Members were then provided the opportunity to question the proposed candidate. The PCP agreed that the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 to consider its report and conclusions Amanda Blakeman KPM, the Police and Crime Commissioner, North Wales Police Officers and , and representatives from the Office of the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), left the meeting at this point.) The PCP considered the candidate’s responses to their questions; information supplied by the PCC; and the letter of support provided by the Police Federation. The Panel noted that some members had received an anonymous email which levelled criticism at the Chief Constable; the PCP considered that no weight should be attached to that communication and that the issues contained therein had been addressed by the Chief Constable previously and within her responses to Members’ questions. The PCP unanimously agreed that Amanda Blakeman KPM should be re-appointed as Chief Constable of North Wales Police. RESOLVED: That the re-appointment of Amanda Blakeman KPM as Chief Constable of North Wales Police be confirmed on the terms and conditions, as set out in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s report.
The Chair made the following announcements:- · Following the announcement by the UK Government of the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners, the Chair would write to outline her disappointment and request what the plans and process would be for the replacement of Police and Crime Panels. · Further to the above the Chief Executive (Office of the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)) echoed the sentiment of the Chair and took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the staff of the OPCC. · The Police and Crime Commissioner thanked the Chief Executive for his support and would continue to work with the Panel. · Congratulations were extended to the police officers that had recently received awards in a ceremony in St Asaph Cathedral.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 22 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 22 September 2025 were presented for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel held on 22 September 2025 be approved as a correct record.
Questions had been submitted to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) from Panel Members. The responses to the questions were attached as an appendix to the minutes.
None reported.
Member Champion for Serious Organised Crime (Trevor Coxon) Thanks were extended to Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Wayne Jones, and Chief Superintendent, Sian Beck, on a detailed briefing held on 3 November 2025 in relation to serious organised crime. Following a re-inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in April 2025 there had been significant progress in the areas for improvement. It was suggested that the Assistant Chief Constable responsible for the Regional Organised Crime Unit be invited to a future meeting of the Police and Crime Panel (PCC) to give a presentation on the work of the Unit. Member Champion for Cyber Crime (Pat Astbury) There had been an 80% increase in cyber enabled crime, which crosscut many areas of crime. North Wales Police provided information on social media and within the community to provide awareness of the various types of cyber crime. Member Champion for Road Safety (Pat Astbury) An update was provided on the Fatal Five campaign, which included speeding, drink/drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone while driving, and careless/inattentive driving. Member Champion Professional Standards (Councillor Chris Bithell) An update was provided on the data provided within the professional standards report.
Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Evans gave a presentation on the Summer Surge Activity, Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee and Safer Town Centres. Discussion ensued as follows:- · In relation to anti-social behaviour on buses, routes were identified where a police presence was necessary . Buses also had CCTV, which provided evidence, if required, of anti-social behaviour. · In terms of reporting crimes, it was important that 101 was used, rather than using social media. · With regard to vape shop related crimes, this was an area which was being tackled by the Regional Organised Crime Units . Work was also undertaken in partnership with Border Force and Trading Standards. · North Wales Police worked in partnership with British Transport Police, with assistance provided to both forces if required. · Work was ongoing in terms of seizing illegal bikes and scooters, which posed a hazard for other roads users, especially pedestrians. · When a child went missing, the cause of their running away would be identified and when found would be in taken to a place of safety.
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RESOLVED- That the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Update for December 2025 be noted.
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) presented an update for December 2025. In relation to Hate Crime and protecting vulnerable individuals and communities, the PCC advised that a Hate Crime Awareness Week had included events and an opportunity to speak to communities to provide assurance. It was also noted that support was provided to all victims of Hate Crime. RESOLVED- That the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Update for December 2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the update to the Police and Crime Panel for the Budget / Revenue as at Period 7 to 31 October 2025 and Capital as at Quarter 2 to 30 September 2025 be noted.
The North Wales Police and Crime Panel noted the update to the Police and Crime Panel for the Budget / Revenue as at Period 7 to 31 October 2025 and Capital as at Quarter 2 to 30 September 2025. The Chief Constable assured the Panel that the upgrades to the Mold and Deeside Police Stations were a priority within the Capital Programme. RESOLVED: That the update to the Police and Crime Panel for the Budget / Revenue as at Period 7 to 31 October 2025 and Capital as at Quarter 2 to 30 September 2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the forward work programme be updated for 2026/2027 following consultation with the Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Members were presented with the forward work programme (FWP) for the North Wales Police and Crime Panel (PCP). The FWP would be updated for 2026/2027 following consultation with the Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. RESOLVED: That the forward work programme be updated for 2026/2027 following consultation with the Chief Executive of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The next meeting would be held on 30 January 2026.
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