Report Summary
This is the Approved Minute documented for the Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority held on 27 March 2025. The Minute was approved at the meeting on 22 May 2025
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 22 May 2025
Date : 22 May 2025
Location : Clayton Hotel Glasgow, 298 Clyde St, Glasgow, G1 4NP
COMMITTEE CHAIRS’ REPORT
Members considered the report which provided an update on business progressed through Committees and Oversight Groups since the last Authority Meeting.
Committee and Oversight Group Chair summarised their reports which covered:
• People Committee
• Complaints and Conduct Committee
• Commonwealth Games Oversight Group
• Legal Committee
• Policing Together Oversight Group
• Resources Committee
• Policing Performance Committee
In discussion the following matters were raised:
• In response to the People Committee update, Members noted that workforce planning will also require future reporting to the Resources Committee.
• In response to the Complaints and Conduct Committee update, DCC Alan Speirs (DCCSpeirs) commented that prioritising complaints in terms of criminality will continue, and he highlighted the expectation that BWV will support and reduce the number of complaints with immediate effect.
• Catriona Stewart complemented the work being undertaken within the Policing Together area.
• In addition to the Resources Committee update, the Committee Chair commended the work of the finance team for the close monitoring of finances throughout the year.
Members noted the report and approved the amendments to the Commonwealth Games Oversight Group Terms of Reference.
