MPA Committee Meeting: Finance and Resources Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 15 December 2010 at 12:40

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15 December 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 16 December at 2.00pm.

Members of the committee will discuss, amongst other items:

Finance matters

• Capital and revenue budget monitoring 2010/11 – period 7
• Treasury management half year review 2010/11 and 2nd quarter update
• Efficiency plan monitoring as at second quarter 2010/11
• Financial risk management

Estate matters

• Estates update paper
• Request for authority to dispose of surplus properties in 2011/12

The committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/finres/2010/101216

MPA committee meeting: Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 7 December 2010 at 15:23

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7 December 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held on Thursday 9 December in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY, at 2.00pm.

Amongst other items, members of the committee will discuss:

• Headline performance report
• Specialist Crime Directorate quarterly report
• Performance overview of Operation Compass
• Operational policing measures
• Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill (oral report) - the Deputy Chief Executive of the MPA will provide an overview of the proposed legislative changes and their potential impact on the structures of police accountability

Notes to Editors

The full committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/101209

MPA appoints new Assistant Commissioner (Central Operations) in the Met

Angela Carbery-Roach on 2 December 2010 at 12:50

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2 December 2010

The Metropolitan Police Authority has appointed Lynne Owens, currently the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS’s) Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) Territorial Policing, as the new Assistant Commissioner (AC) for Central Operations.

AC Lynne Owens will be responsible for a number of specialist units providing a range of policing functions across the Met, including public order, and as a member of the MPS Management Board will help formulate the strategic direction of the Met.

The interviews were conducted by a panel of three MPA members, with Sir Paul Stephenson, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, and Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary, Bernard Hogan-Howe, acting as police advisers. Catherine Crawford, MPA Chief Executive, was also in attendance.

Commenting on the appointment, Kit Malthouse, chair of the MPA, said:

“Many congratulations to Lynne Owens on her appointment as Assistant Commissioner Central Operations. Lynne was excellent in interview and impressed the panel with the knowledge and experience she has displayed in her current position as DAC Territorial Policing.

“Lynne is a highly talented police officer and we fully expect her to perform an outstanding job in this area of critical importance.”

The Commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson, said:

"Lynne Owens is a highly professional and competent officer and this was recognised in the selection process. I'm really pleased to be able to welcome her to my Management Board team and I have no doubt that she will make a significant contribution to the challenging role leading Central Operations."

Notes to editors

1. Central Operations consists of a number of specialist units that provide a broad range of policing functions, including firearms command unit, territorial support, emergency preparedness, dog support unit, mounted branch, air support unit and marine policing unit. These units effectively provide an integrated, collaborative and community focused service to London. Central Operations also has the remit for delivering the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. With this appointment, it will also take on responsibility for the wider criminal justice portfolio.
2. AC Owens is only the second women to ever be appointed to so senior a position in the MPS.
3. The appointment to Assistant Commissioner Central Operation is for a five year fixed term period at an annual starting salary of £181,455.
4. The MPA selection panel comprised: Kit Malthouse (MPA chair), Toby Harris and Clive Lawton (MPA independent members).

MPA committee meeting: Communities, Equalities and People Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 2 December 2010 at 12:48

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2 December 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Communities, Equalities and People Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Friday 3 December at 2.00pm.
Amongst other items, the committee will discuss:

• Update from head of equalities and engagement (oral report) Including the Race and Faith Inquiry
• Removal of policing pledge - measures of confidence and satisfaction
• Retention of police officers and special constables
• Safeguarding adults and anti-social behaviour
• MPS update on confidence in policing

Committee papers for this meeting are available on the website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/cep/2010/101203

Metropolitan Police Authority: November Meeting

Angela Carbery-Roach on 23 November 2010 at 14:55

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23 November 2010

The November meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in The Chamber, City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday 25 November 2010.

The meeting is open to members of the public and press, and everyone is welcome to attend. There is access for disabled people and induction loops are available. 

Kit Malthouse, chair of the MPA, will give an oral update on any key issues or events since the last Authority meeting. Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson will present a report on policing performance and respond to questions from Authority members.

Amongst other items, members will discuss:

• MPA and MPS response to Race and Faith Inquiry recommendations
• Policing London Business Plan: progress to date on the development of corporate performance indicators and targets, crime control and functional strategies and progress in development of the value for money statement for 2011-14
• Draft borrowing and capital spending plan 2011/12 to 2017/18

Notes to Editors

1. The full Authority committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/mpa/2010/101125

Metropolitan Police Authority congratulates Dee Doocey on appointment to House of Lords

Angela Carbery-Roach on 19 November 2010 at 09:51

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19 November2010

Kit Malthouse chair of the MPA said:

“On behalf of all the staff and members of the MPA I congratulate Dee on her well deserved elevation to our national legislature. Dee is a prominent and diligent member of the Authority and I am sure her legendary forensic scrutiny and financial skills will be an invaluable addition to the Upper Chamber. 
We wish her well as she joins such august company on the red benches.”

Notes to editors

For more information about Dee Doocey: mpa.gov.uk/about/people/members/02doocey

MPA Committee Meeting: Finance and Resources Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 17 November 2010 at 09:38

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17 November 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 18 November 2010 at 2.00pm. Members of the committee will discuss, amongst other items:

Finance matters

• capital and revenue budget monitoring 2010/11 – period 6
• allocation of Proceeds of Crime Act funds to the Safer London Foundation

Estate matters

• Safer Neighbourhoods 2 property programme
• disposal of land at Hainault Triangle, Leyton
• disposal of former police station, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest

Procurement matters

• corporate insurance update 2010

Notes to editors

The committee papers are available on the MPA website at: /www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/finres/2010/101118

GLA and MPA crime and community safety roadshow Moving forward together: tackling and preventing violence

Angela Carbery-Roach on 15 November 2010 at 13:07

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15 November 2010

Kit Malthouse AM, Chair of the MPA and Deputy Mayor for Policing, will lead a second round of roadshows this November to inform London’s communities on the Mayor’s key strategies: Met Forward, Time for Action and The Way Forward.

He said:

“I am committed to tackling the causes of violence. Following the first successful crime and community safety roadshows earlier this year I am staging a second series to engage in more detailed discussions with communities about violent crime in their area of London.

 “We need the public’s help to answer the vital question ‘what more can we do collectively to address violent crime, enabling effective and focused delivery’. But given the challenging financial landscape we all face we must reach consensus on the priorities to prevent and reduce violence, provide victim support and reduce re-offending.

“Quite rightly Londoners expect me, the Mayor and colleagues from across the public sector to do our utmost to address violent crime and the roadshows will be an opportunity to identify further improvements in the way we work together.”

Members of the audience will be invited to put their questions on crime and community safety to Kit Malthouse, and either Assistant Commissioner for Territorial Policing Ian McPherson or Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lynne Owens will join Kit Malthouse at each event.

Kit Malthouse continued:

“Huge progress has been made to ensure that London is a safe city.  This year alone serious violence has reduced by 21% compared to 2009/10.  Whilst we can be proud of the work that has helped to achieve this reduction, still more needs to be done to reduce all types of violent crime and crucially to convince our communities that things are improving.”  

Notes to Editors

1. Venues

Wednesday 17 November 4.00 – 6.00pm
South East London:
Lambeth Lewisham Southwark Bexley Bromley
Greenwich Picture House

Tuesday 23 November, 4.00-6.00pm
South West London:
Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Richmond, Kingston.
Addington Palace

Thursday 25 November, 4.00-6.00pm
North West London:
Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent.
Sattavis Patidar Centre 

Friday 26 November, 4.00- 6.00pm
North and Westminster, London:
Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Westminster.
Alexandra Palace

Tuesday 14 December, 3.30-5.30pm
North East London:
Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets.
Stratford Old Town Hall 

2. The booking form for the roadshows can be found at:  www.london.gov.uk/webform/glampa-crime-and-safety-roadshow

Corrections to agenda : MPA committee meetings: Joint meeting of the Finance and Resources and Strategic and Operational Policing Committees, followed by the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 10 November 2010 at 12:20

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10 November 2010

A joint meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources and Strategic and Operational Policing Committees will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY at 2.00 pm on Thursday 11 November 2010.

It will be followed immediately by the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee.

At the joint meeting members will discuss:

• Amended item: Policing London Business Plan 2011/14
  this report  seeks approval to the Draft Policing London Business Plan submission to the Mayor in accordance with his guidance for the 2011/12 GLA group budget.
• Amended item: Draft Borrowing and Capital Spending Plan 2011/12-2017/18
  this report provides progress on the development of the capital programme for the period 2011/12 to 2017/18 and the funding implications under consideration.

At the Strategic and Operational Committee members will discuss:

• central operations – thematic report
• headline performance report
• Professional Standards indicators
• performance overview of Operation Jigsaw
• performance overview of Operation Compass
• operational policing measures

Committee papers for these meetings are available on the website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/101111-joint and www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/101111

MPA committee meetings: Joint meeting of the Finance and Resources and Strategic and Operational Policing Committees, followed by the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 10 November 2010 at 12:14

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9 November 2010

A joint meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Finance and Resources and Strategic and Operational Policing Committees will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY at 2.00 pm on Thursday 11 November 2010.

It will be followed immediately by the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee.

At the joint meeting members will discuss:

• Policing London Business Plan
  this report details progress to date on the development of corporate performance indicators and targets, crime control and functional strategies and progress in development of the value for money statement for 2011/14.
• proposed GLA Budget and Business Plan
  this report contains the proposed GLA Budget and Business Plan that is to be presented to the GLA on 19 November 2010. There will be an opportunity for further discussion on this at the meeting of the Full Authority on 25 November 2010. Should changes be required by the Full Authority, a further submission date to the GLA will be arranged.

At the Strategic and Operational Committee members will discuss:

• central operations – thematic report
• headline performance report
• Professional Standards indicators
• performance overview of Operation Jigsaw
• performance overview of Operation Compass
• operational policing measures

Committee papers for these meetings are available on the website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/101111-joint and www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/101111

MPA committee meeting: Communities, Equalities and People Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 2 November 2010 at 10:49

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2 November 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Communities, Equalities and People Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 4 November at 2.00pm.

Amongst other items, the Committee will discuss:

• vetting
• update report on Independent Advisory Groups
• MPA response to the future role and scope of the London Council 47 Grants Scheme
• projected progression of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups and Women amongst police officers and police staff during the next ten years

Committee papers for this meeting are available on the website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/cep/2010/101104

Metropolitan Police Authority: October Meeting

Angela Carbery-Roach on 25 October 2010 at 12:26

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25 October 2010

The October meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in The Chamber, City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday 28 Ocotber 2010.

The meeting is open to members of the public and press, and everyone is welcome to attend. There is access for disabled people and induction loops are available. 

Kit Malthouse, chair of the MPA, will give an oral update on any key issues or events since the last Authority meeting. Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson will present a report on policing performance and respond to questions from Authority members.

Notes to Editors

1. The full Authority committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/mpa/2010/101028

MPA Committee meeting: Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 13 October 2010 at 11:51

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13 October 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held on Thursday 14 October in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY, at 2.00pm.

Amongst other items, members of the committee will discuss:

• Headline Performance report
• London Transport Community Safety Strategy
• Safer Transport Command
• Child Protection update and overview
• Update on the Anti-Violence Strategy

Notes to Editors

The full committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/101014

Metropolitan Police Authority: September Meeting

Angela Carbery-Roach on 28 September 2010 at 10:39

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28 September 2010

The September meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held in The Chamber, City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday 30 September 2010.

The meeting is open to members of the public and press, and everyone is welcome to attend. There is access for disabled people and induction loops are available. 

Kit Malthouse, chair of the MPA, will give an oral update on any key issues or events since the last Authority meeting. Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson will present a report on policing performance and respond to questions from Authority members.

Amongst other items, members will discuss:

• the appointment of a new independent member of the Authority
• an update on the proposed new model of recruitment and training for police officers
• Policing in the 21st century: reconnecting police and the people’ - MPA member response to the Home Office proposals
• Local Government Finance Formula grant distribution consultation: proposed response by the MPS and the MPA
• treasury management financial review 2009/10 (including 4th qtr update)

Notes to Editors

1. The full Authority committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/mpa/2010/100930

MPA committee meetings: Joint meeting of the Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committees, followed by the Finance and Resources Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 21 September 2010 at 15:29

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21 September 2010

A joint meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee and Finance and Resources Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY at 2.00pm on Thursday 23 September 2010.

It will be followed immediately by the Finance and Resources Committee at 2.30pm.

At the joint meeting members of the Authority will discuss the Quarterly Management report, a quarterly update on the MPS’ operational performance, financial position and forecasted use of resources and management of risk for the first quarter of the financial year 2010/11.

At the Finance and Resources Committee, amongst other items members will discuss:

• capital and revenue budget monitoring 2010/11 – period 4
• Proceeds of Crime Act quarterly update, presenting the quarterly update report of the Payback Programme Board (PPB) for April 2010 to June 2010
• sponsorship received in 2009/10-annual report, presenting information on the level of sponsorship income received by the MPS during the financial year 2009/10 as well as current stewardship and financial reporting arrangements
• front counter facilities in Kingston
• estate update
• MPS ICT Strategy 2010-17, providing a high-level, long term view of how improvements to police procedures, enabled by information and technology, will support the present and future needs of the MPS

Committee papers for the joint meeting are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/100923-joint and for the Finance and Resources Committee www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/finres/2010/100923

MPA Committee meeting: Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

Angela Carbery-Roach on 13 September 2010 at 15:44

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13 September 2010

A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held on Thursday 16 September in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY, at 2.00pm.

Amongst other items, members of the committee will discuss:

• update on organisational learning arising from the Peter Woodhams investigation
• update on dangerous dogs
• MPA response to the Home Office consultation paper on police reform
• MPA Safer Neighbourhoods Scrutiny: Terms of Reference
• MPS and UK Borders Agency joint working arrangements
• Territorial Policing development programme

Notes to Editors

1. The full committee papers are available on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/committees/sop/2010/100916

MPA Chair Kit Malthouse congratulates Met for Notting Hill Carnival policing

Angela Carbery-Roach on 31 August 2010 at 10:06

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31 August 2010

Kit Malthouse congratulated the Met for their successful policing of Notting Hill Carnival saying:

"I want to pay tribute to the superb police operation over the weekend which meant that both Sunday and Monday passed relatively peacefully with crime falling by a third compared to last year.

"There is no doubt that the overall success of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival and the much lower crime rate owes much to the tireless efforts of all those involved with the organisation. I congratulate everyone who contributed to the safety and smooth running of the largest carnival in Europe – including  Specials and all the partners the Met worked with in the run up to Carnival.

"I also want to commend the officers involved in Operation Razorback, the proactive policing operations that led to more than a hundred people being arrested in the four weeks running up Carnival, and took large amounts of weapons and drugs out of circulation. 

"It is despicable that a small element of people tried to disrupt the close of Carnival by throwing bottles and objects at the police. But the overwhelming fact is that over one million people went along to Carnival to enjoy themselves and had a fantastic time."

Communicating Met Forward: keeping Londoners informed of police improvements

Angela Carbery-Roach on 24 August 2010 at 10:00

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24 August 2010 

Met Forward is the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) three year strategic mission to guide the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in tackling the issues that matter most to Londoners: fighting crime and reducing criminality; increasing confidence in policing; and giving us better value for money.

The MPA will regularly update Londoners about the progress of Met Forward.

Kit Malthouse, MPA chair and Deputy Mayor for Policing, said:

“The aim of Met Forward is to improve policing services across London to ensure everything we do will contribute to tackling crime and reducing criminality. Met Forward also supports our oversight and scrutiny functions of London’s police and ensures that key priorities are delivered. We are committed to keeping London and its communities informed about the delivery and benefits of Met Forward projects and key developments.

“By keeping people informed we can demonstrate progress and help increase public confidence in the police and the work they do to protect London’s communities and bring criminals to justice.”

To ensure Londoners are kept informed about progress the MPA will publish monthly progress bulletins. These, together with the complete Met Forward document and much more information about important projects, can be accessed on the MPA website at: www.mpa.gov.uk/publications/metforward

The way the MPA communicates with Londoners about the progress of Met Forward is important. We are keen to hear from as many people as possible on how we can improve the delivery of Met Forward and how useful the information provided is. You can help us by taking part in a short survey at: www.mpa.gov.uk/publications/metforward/telluswhatyouthink

Met Forward highlights for July 2010 include:

London Crime Reduction Board
There are many organisations, statutory and voluntary, involved in crime and community safety which can lead to confusion. The MPA has set out its intention to establish and lead a single London Crime Reduction Board to bring clarity and ensure delivery. Initial stakeholder consultation meetings have now been completed and a report has been produced and positively received by key stakeholders including London Councils, the MPS and the London Probation service.

The Board will be chaired by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and its first meeting is due to take place in September.

MPS Special constables 
‘Specials’ play a crucial role in the policing of our streets and strengthening the relationship between the police and the public. Met Forward supports the Mayor’s commitment to increasing the number of Specials. In June 2010, 3,125 Specials provided an additional 11,300 hours of visible patrolling every week. With a further 516 officers in training, and approximately 900 applications received each month, we are confident the number of warranted officers patrolling our streets will continue to increase steadily.

Safer Neighbourhood Teams
Since their introduction six years ago Safer Neighbourhood Teams have been hugely beneficial at reducing crime while also increasing community confidence and satisfaction in policing. The Met Streets strand of Met Forward outlines the Authority’s intention to make sure that resources allocated to Safer Neighbourhood Teams are still being deployed effectively and that maximum impact is achieved from the investment made. We will be conducting a formal scrutiny focusing on the structure of Safer Neighbourhood Teams in the autumn to review the effectiveness of the current model.

MPA Anti-Violence Panel
Met Forward outlined the intention to increase the focus on reducing gang-related violence in London. The MPS has responded by developing an Anti-Violence Strategy, bringing together units across the MPS to address this issue.

Race and Faith Inquiry
The independent Race and Faith Inquiry Report, commissioned by the Mayor of London, was launched in July. This project sought to address concerns about several key issues, including recruitment, progression and retention of black and minority ethnic candidates through the ranks, and the extent to which there is visible leadership around race issues. Following extensive consultation throughout the course of the inquiry, the report outlines a number of recommendations for both the MPS and MPA.

MPA statement removed

Alison Philp on 12 August 2010 at 13:03

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This statement has been removed.

MPA asks Londoners to ‘have your say on policing in London’

Alison Philp on 26 July 2010 at 13:41

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26 July 2010

The Metropolitan Police Authority is asking Londoners to have their say and help identify the capital's policing priorities for 2012/13.

By completing a short online questionnaire Londoners can tell the MPA what are the most important issues for them and what they believe the police should be focusing on. The questionnaire asks:

• what are your top three priorities for policing in London? 
• why do you choose these priorities? 
• what should the MPS be doing to tackle these priorities? 

Kit Malthouse, Chairman of the MPA, said:

"Public consultation plays an important part in setting the annual policing priorities for London and we want to encourage more and more Londoners to participate. 

“This year MPA staff will be trying harder than ever over the summer months to enable communities to have their say, attending community events, Safer Neighbourhoods team’s surgeries, ‘have your say’ days and joining in with crime prevention buses to speak with people directly. 

“We are also asking London’s business community to have their say in setting policing priorities with a specific questionnaire.

“Participating in this annual consultation is a vital tool to help restore the vital link between our local communities and their police service. All organisations do best when they listen to the people they serve and the police is no different.”  

The public questionnaire is available at:

www.mpa.gov.uk/publications/policingplans/haveyoursay

The business questionnaire is available at:

www.mpa.gov.uk/publications/policingplans/haveyoursay-businesses

Hardcopies:

If you are unable to complete the online questionnaire please call 020 7202 0063 (or minicom 020 7202 0173), leaving your name and address and we will send you a paper copy of the questionnaire to complete and return to a freepost address.

Assistance to complete the questionnaire:

If you require a telephone questionnaire, please call 020 7202 0063 (or minicom 020 7202 0173), leave your name and telephone number and somebody will call you back.

The closing date for completed questionnaires is 26 November 2010.

Notes to Editors

1.      The current policing priorities can be found on the MPA website within the Policing London Business Plan at:

www.mpa.gov.uk/downloads/publications/plans/policingplan2010-13.pdf

2.      The MPA’s policing and performance plans describe our arrangements for policing London over the year and gives details of our priorities and objectives, past performance and future performance targets, funding and use of resources and the work to support continuous improvement.