Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 55
55
Accepted in Part
Paragraph: 138
Urgently review and update the Police Allocation Formula for effective force planning.
Conclusion
Multiple bodies are involved in setting the strategic direction of policing both locally and nationally. However, the Home Office must provide a strong “strategic centre” and take responsibility for providing policing with the resources it needs to succeed. As a first step, the Home Office must urgently review the Police Allocation Formula and update it where necessary, setting out points for future review in advance to facilitate effective planning by PCCs and forces.
Government Response Summary
The government confirmed it is currently undertaking a review of the outdated Police Allocation Formula in consultation with the policing sector, and stated it provides strong strategic direction through existing plans.
Paragraph Reference:
138
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
The Government has provided strong strategic direction of policing nationally, including through the SPR, which PCCs must have regard to, and Beating Crime Plan (see response to rec 29 for more details). It is for PCCs and Chief Constables to decide how best to incorporate the strategic direction into their local plans. The Government is committed to ensuring that the policing system has the powers, resources and tools to confront the complex and evolving crime picture we are grappling with. The government has recognised that the current police funding formula is out of date and no longer accurately reflects demand on policing and is currently undertaking a review in consultation with the policing sector. Although we are working to introduce new funding arrangements as soon as possible, their quality and longevity is our focus.