Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of the written submission to Criminal Justice Committee (CJC) pre budget scrutiny and the 2026-27 budget proposal, including scenarios requested by Scottish Government. The content of this report has been discussed through the SPA / PS Budget Development Group, as well as at Strategic Leadership Board. This paper is presented for discussion and to seek support for capital planning and the commitment to proceed for 2026-27 based on current planned allocations (subject to review once funding confirmed).
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 27 November 2025
Date : 27 November 2025
Location : Caledonian Suite, COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH
Recommendation
Members are asked to discuss the 2026-27 budget proposal and scenarios as set out in this paper and associated appendices.
Members are asked to support capital planning and commitment for 2026-27 to proceed based on requested allocations (to be reviewed once funding confirmed) outlined in the appendices.
