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Hampshire PCC Case Study

Graham Meigh — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:00:39 +0000

Hampshire Police & Crime Commissioner: large-scale policy workshops with the public.

Public & Social

Police and Crime Commissioners have a duty to consult with all local communities – including victims of crime – to make sure their voices are heard as part of the Police and Crime Plan decision making process.

Trying to meet the challenges of severe budget cuts and providing an excellent service is demanding. To help clarify priorities, we have now organised 6 annual consultation days, mixing presentations from senior officers with debate. We bring together up to 200 residents from across the county for a day, organised into parallel focus groups to debate and report upon topical policing issues.

‘Firebrand was very professional and took responsibility for all aspects of the day. We were provided with a very comprehensive report soon after the workshop took place. The day itself was very informative and the findings and implications have been used in formulating strategy.’ Office of the PCC for Hampshire & the Isle of Wight

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Surrey PCC Case Study

Andrew Smith — Sun, 22 May 2016 03:00:51 +0000

Surrey Police & Crime Commissioner: consultation amongst crime victims & businesses.

Public & Social

This project required consultations across Surrey with crime victims, small businesses and partner agencies to provide feedback on policing priorities. A key element was gaining reaction to PCC Kevin Hurley’s draft policing plan.

Our report combined detailed qualitative observations and audio clips.

Kevin Hurley, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey 2012-2016, comments:
‘PCCs have a responsibility to consult with the public, victims of crime and businesses about their plans and budget. As part of this, Firebrand carried out focus groups and interviews with victims and businesses to inform my plan and budget setting in Surrey. The research was well conducted and results presented in an informative way, helping to inform my planning and future communication plans.’

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Hants Fire & Rescue Service Case Study

Graham Meigh — Sat, 21 May 2016 01:00:31 +0000

Hants Fire & Rescue Service; reactions to potential service changes

Stakeholder Engagement

HFRS has to change, both in the face of significantly different demand for services and to operate within a tighter budget limit. A wide range of draft change ideas needed to be assessed by research, and then developed prior to formal consultation. We tested these amongst the public and staff, using focus groups across the County plus online surveys to canvass a wide range of opinions.

Our report and debrief workshop left the team with detailed evidence to progress their options.

Risk Review Project Manager Steve Foye said:
‘Firebrand’s work was very well executed and clearly presented. It gives us useful insight upon which to build detailed options for change’.

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