The South Yorkshire police and crime panel has backed the decision by the Commissioner to suspend the former Chief Constable.
David Crompton was suspended in April after the force was criticised in the wake of the Hillsborough inquests. The panel met last week to scrutinise the Commissioner's proposal to call upon Mr Crompton, to resign or retire - they've supported the action.
Dr Billings will now consider the recommendation and decide whether to accept or reject it.
Question mark over the future of Rotherham Institute of Obesity
Jamie Coulson
Health Correspondent, BBC Look North
Every year the organisation receives over £300,000 from the local authority to run its highly specialised obesity services - which include advice on diet, exercise, motivation.
But now the council is reviewing how and where it allocates money following a cut in it's own budget from central government.
The doctors at Rotherham Institute of Obesity have been told they could potentially avoid the cuts altogether, face a cut of up to 40%, or close completely.
Dr Matt Capehorn is one of the directors of the institute.
South Yorkshire Police prepare to start digs on Greek island in hunt for missing Ben Needham
Public health cuts lead to Rotherham Council review of services
Jamie Coulson
Health Correspondent, BBC Look North
The Rotherham Institute of Obesity is among 21 public health services having its funding reviewed by the council in the wake of budget cuts from central government.
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According to the latest local authority figures, around 67% of adults in Yorkshire are overweight and obese, that's just above the national average.
But in Rotherham that figure jumps to over 73%.
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And....relax!
Kat Harbourne
It's nearly home time!
To celebrate the end of your working day, here's a gorgeous picture of Rivelin Reservoir by Michael Smith.
Rotherham MP urges council not to cut obesity services
Jamie Coulson
Health Correspondent, BBC Look North
An award winning centre in Rotherham which helps obese people to lose weight fears it could be forced to close because of funding cuts.
The Rotherham Institute of Obesity is among 21 public health services having funding reviewed by the council in the wake of budget cuts from central government.
Vandals clean up and say sorry
Kat Harbourne
South Yorkshire Police say they've charged four men and issued two cautions in relation to graffiti offences in Sheffield since May.
Three men have also gone through the restorative justice process, by writing a written apology to the business owners whose premises they damaged and cleaning the graffiti off the building.
Quote Message: “Where possible, efforts are always made to quickly remove any graffiti, as this is what the offenders want, for their graffiti to be seen. I would advise business owners to take a picture of any graffiti before it is removed so that it can be passed to the investigating officer or emailed to the police when reporting an incident." from PC Paul Briggs South Yorkshire Police
“Where possible, efforts are always made to quickly remove any graffiti, as this is what the offenders want, for their graffiti to be seen. I would advise business owners to take a picture of any graffiti before it is removed so that it can be passed to the investigating officer or emailed to the police when reporting an incident."
Iraqi man says he will be killed if he is forced to leave Yorkshire
Shirley Henry
Journalist, BBC Look North
A former Iraqi diplomat who has been seeking asylum in Sheffield has been given a deadline to be deported from the UK.
Mohammed Al-Dallal arrived with his family via Poland.
Now the Home Office say he must return there. He told me he fears for his family and his own life:
100th prosecution for blue badge abuse in Rotherham
Kat Harbourne
A man who used his mum’s blue badge to park in Rotherham when she wasn't in the car has become the 100th person to be prosecuted by Rotherham Council for misuse of the parking badge.
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Houman Raki, 25, of Warren Avenue, Rawmarsh was found guilty in his absence of using his mother’s badge to park his car in a 'pay and display' parking bay on Westgate in January 2016.
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- Ben Needham hunt: Police to dig up sites in Kos
- Rotherham MP urges council not to cut obesity services
- Road rage: Sheffield has angriest drivers
- Helping the homeless leads to row in Doncaster
- Sheffield's only mental health drop-in faces closure
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Kerry Needham / BBCCopyright: Kerry Needham / BBC - September 1991: Ben's family returns to England due to illness, but his mother Kerry Needham continues to campaign for her son to be found.
- February 2011: Prime Minister David Cameron responds to Mrs Needham, offering to support South Yorkshire Police and to press the Greek authorities.
- May 2011: BBC airs a programme called "Missing 2011" which includes a segment on Ben.
BBCCopyright: BBC - September 2011: Greek police on Kos reopen Ben's case.
- October 2012: A police operation focusing on a mound of earth and rubble close to where Ben was last seen finds no trace of him.
BBCCopyright: BBC - October 2013: Police say a DNA test carried out on a man in Cyprus proves he is not Ben Needham.
- March/April 2015: Another DNA test on another man in Greece proves negative.
- January 2015: South Yorkshire Police gets £700,000 from the Home Office to continue the investigation.
- March 2016: The force secures a further £450,000 in funding.
- May 2016: A team of 10 South Yorkshire Police officers visits Kos to carry out house-to-house visits.
BBCCopyright: BBC - September 2016: Police say two locations on the island will be excavated.
- Police to dig two sites in hunt for missing Sheffield toddler, Ben Needham
- Helping the homeless leads to row in Doncaster
- Calls for Sheffield City Council to 're-evaluate' plans to close drop-in mental health unit
Latest PostGood evening: Five things we've learned today
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
Thanks for joining us today. We'll be back tomorrow from 08:00 for more coverage from across South Yorkshire.
Here are five of some of the big stories from across the region today:
Suspended Chief Constable latest
The South Yorkshire police and crime panel has backed the decision by the Commissioner to suspend the former Chief Constable.
David Crompton was suspended in April after the force was criticised in the wake of the Hillsborough inquests. The panel met last week to scrutinise the Commissioner's proposal to call upon Mr Crompton, to resign or retire - they've supported the action.
Dr Billings will now consider the recommendation and decide whether to accept or reject it.
Question mark over the future of Rotherham Institute of Obesity
Jamie Coulson
Health Correspondent, BBC Look North
Every year the organisation receives over £300,000 from the local authority to run its highly specialised obesity services - which include advice on diet, exercise, motivation.
But now the council is reviewing how and where it allocates money following a cut in it's own budget from central government.
The doctors at Rotherham Institute of Obesity have been told they could potentially avoid the cuts altogether, face a cut of up to 40%, or close completely.
Dr Matt Capehorn is one of the directors of the institute.
South Yorkshire Police prepare to start digs on Greek island in hunt for missing Ben Needham
Sheffield Star
A police team from South Yorkshire will begin excavating two sites in Kos next week in the search for missing Ben Needham from Sheffield.
Public health cuts lead to Rotherham Council review of services
Jamie Coulson
Health Correspondent, BBC Look North
The Rotherham Institute of Obesity is among 21 public health services having its funding reviewed by the council in the wake of budget cuts from central government.
According to the latest local authority figures, around 67% of adults in Yorkshire are overweight and obese, that's just above the national average.
But in Rotherham that figure jumps to over 73%.
And....relax!
Kat Harbourne
It's nearly home time!
To celebrate the end of your working day, here's a gorgeous picture of Rivelin Reservoir by Michael Smith.
Clever footwork from Hodd keeps him at crease
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Rotherham MP urges council not to cut obesity services
Jamie Coulson
Health Correspondent, BBC Look North
An award winning centre in Rotherham which helps obese people to lose weight fears it could be forced to close because of funding cuts.
The Rotherham Institute of Obesity is among 21 public health services having funding reviewed by the council in the wake of budget cuts from central government.
Vandals clean up and say sorry
Kat Harbourne
South Yorkshire Police say they've charged four men and issued two cautions in relation to graffiti offences in Sheffield since May.
Three men have also gone through the restorative justice process, by writing a written apology to the business owners whose premises they damaged and cleaning the graffiti off the building.
Incidents can be reported onlinehere.
Yorkshire are in it to win it
Dave Edwards
Journalist, BBC Look North
It's tight at the top! Here's the County Championship table as it stands at lunch.
All three could still win the title.
Sheffield Peace Gardens: 15 Peace Day facts
Sheffield Star
It's International Day of Peace today.
What better time then, to spotlight city pride and joy that is Sheffield Peace Gardens?!
Captain Gale out for a duck as Yorkshire struggle
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Iraqi man says he will be killed if he is forced to leave Yorkshire
Shirley Henry
Journalist, BBC Look North
A former Iraqi diplomat who has been seeking asylum in Sheffield has been given a deadline to be deported from the UK.
Mohammed Al-Dallal arrived with his family via Poland.
Now the Home Office say he must return there. He told me he fears for his family and his own life:
100th prosecution for blue badge abuse in Rotherham
Kat Harbourne
A man who used his mum’s blue badge to park in Rotherham when she wasn't in the car has become the 100th person to be prosecuted by Rotherham Council for misuse of the parking badge.
Houman Raki, 25, of Warren Avenue, Rawmarsh was found guilty in his absence of using his mother’s badge to park his car in a 'pay and display' parking bay on Westgate in January 2016.
Raki was fined £220 with £300 costs and £30 victim surcharge.
Weather: A sunny afternoon for most
Alina Jenkins
BBC Weather
A chance of one or two sharp showers later in the afternoon.
Pleasant in the sunshine with light winds and highs of 19C.
Middlesex v Yorkshire - day four
Listen to live ball-by-ball commentary from Lord's as Middlesex face Yorkshire in the final match of the county championship season.
Catch upWhat we know: The disappearance of Ben Needham
Jenny Cork
BBC Sheffield news
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Tea or dinner?!
Ronan Sully
Reporter
Hundreds of students have landed in South Yorkshire to start university.
I've been asking people in Sheffield which key phrases students will need to get them through the next few years.