19 December 2007 | CFA Meeting | Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority

Members are asked to observe a minute’s silence in memory of Firefighter John Averis, Watch Manager Ian Reid, Firefighter Ashley Stephens and Firefighter Darren Yates-Badley from Warwickshire, who lost their lives recently in the course of duty.

A memorial service for the four firefighters will take place on Friday, 25 January 2008 at Coventry Cathedral, which will be attended by the Chair of the Fire Authority.

Agenda for 19 December 2007

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Apologies for Absence

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 October 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attached marked 3 For decision.

Public Questions

To receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

Constitution of Standards Committee

This report informs Members of the forthcoming changes to the ethical framework that applies to elected Members and seeks permission to undertake work to ensure compliance with the new procedures contained in the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

Attached marked 5 For decision.

Review of Scheme of Delegation to Officers and of Standing Orders

This report seeks agreement to the additional amendments to the Scheme of Delegation to Officers and Standing Orders for the Regulation of Proceedings and Business, which stand adjourned from the last meeting of the Fire Authority, following the further review requested by Members at the Annual Meeting.

Attached marked 6 For decision.

Member Champion Presentations

In view of recent changes in the Councillors acting as various Member Champions and the illness of another there will be no presentations to this meeting. Furthermore, the Fire Authority is asked to consider whether the presentations should be made annually as opposed to every six months, which would in turn reduce the number to be made at each meeting.

Standards Committee

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Standards Committee meeting, held on 29 October 2007.

Attached marked 8 For information

Strategy and Resources Committee

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 15 November 2007.

Attached marked 9 For information

Please note that the reports considered by the Committee at item 5 (2008/09 to 2009/10 Revenue and Capital Budgets) are contained within the green booklet (attached as an appendix to report 14d 2008/09 to 2010/11 Summary and Options) and will form the basis of discussion at item 14 on this agenda.

Audit and Performance Management Committee

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Audit and Performance Management Committee meeting, held on 22 November 2007, and agree the recommendations at items 5 and 6.

Attached marked 10 For decision

Human Resources Committee

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting, held on 6 December 2007 and agree the recommendations at items 6, 7 and 10.

To follow marked 11 For decision

West Midlands Regional Management Board

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the West Midlands Regional Management Board (WMRMB) meeting, held on 25 October 2007, attached marked 12, and agree the recommendations at items 36/07,37/07 and 39/07. For decision

The individual reports relating to all of the above recommendations can be found on the WMRMB website at: http://www.wmrmb.co.uk/about-wmrmb/meetings/public/2007-10-25-wmrmb.htm

If you require a hard copy of any of these documents, please contact Lynn Ince, Management Support Officer, at Brigade Headquarters on 01743 260225.

Integrated Risk Management Plan Consultation Results

This report updates Members on progress with implementation of the actions in the 2007/08 Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) Action Plan. It advises Members of the outcome of an extensive, three-month period of consultation on the Fire Authority’s draft IRMP Action Plan for 2008/09, and recommends changes to these documents as a result of that consultation. In addition, it seeks approval for the IRMP Members’ Working Group to progress the 2008/09 IRMP process to the implementation phase.

Attached marked 13 For decision.

Tabled document 13

14a

Budget Monitoring to October 2007, including Prudential Guidelines

This report details further variances that have been identified whilst monitoring the revenue budget for 2007/08, and also provides summary financial information for the Fire Authority as a whole. The Fire Authority’s performance against its prudential indicators is also reported.

Attached marked 14a For decision.

14b

2008/09 to 2010/11 Capital Report

This report updates the capital programmes which were presented to the Strategy and Resources Committee in November, for more recent information.

Attached marked 14b For decision.

14c

2008/09 to 2010/11 Service Developments, Efficiencies and Reductions

This report sets out potential service developments that have been identified for the three years of the Public Spending Review. It also deals with efficiencies and service reductions.

Attached marked 14c For decision.

14d

2008/09 to 2010/11 Budget Summary and Options

This report summarises the budget situation so far. It presents the various options for further consideration and consultation during January, leading to a final decision by the Authority on 13 February 2008.

Attached marked 14d For decision.

Copies of the Strategy and Resources Committee reports 5 and 5a to 5e (in the green booklet) are attached for information.

Attached marked 14d - Appendix

Review of Charges for Special Services

This report provides detail to the Fire Authority about the number and nature of special services requested by the public, and reviews the current tariff for consistency with other brigades, both regionally and nationally.

Attached marked 15 For decision

Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2008-11 Consultation Document

This report brings to the attention of Members the recently issued Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2008-11, together the supplementary Equality and Diversity Strategy.

Attached marked 16 For decision

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Services Regional Control Centre Company Members’ Agreement

This report updates Members on the legal documentation required to complete the setting up of the Local Authority Controlled Company, known as ‘West Midlands Fire and Rescue Services Regional Control Centre Company’. In particular, the report discusses the Members’ Agreement, which is attached as an appendix.

Attached marked 17 For decision

European Commission Lifelong Learning Programme (Leonardo da Vinci)

18a

Members’ Falck Visit

This report provides an overview of the recent visit to Falck in Denmark of three Members of the Fire Authority and the Chief Fire Officer.

Attached marked 18a For information

18a

Update on Progress and Proposals

This report appraises Members of progress with the current staff exchange programme facilitated through the European Commission’s Lifelong Learning Programme and sets out proposals for further Member/staff development opportunities during 2008/09.

Attached marked 18b For decision

The Scheme for Payment of Members’ Allowances

This report outlines the current position regarding Members’ allowances and asks the Fire Authority:

To agree its 2008/09 Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances;
To agree a special responsibility allowance for the Member nominated to serve on the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Fire Services Regional Control Centre; and
To note that the Independent Remuneration Panel will carry out a full review of Member allowances in autumn 2008.

Attached marked 19 For decision

Dates of Meetings

This report advises Members of the dates already agreed and proposed for meetings of the Fire Authority and its Committees for 2008 and 2009. Attached marked 20. For decision

Attached marked 20 For decision

Please note that details of complaints made about, and compliments received by, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are available at every meeting of the Fire Authority for Members to peruse. Please ask either Lynn Ince or Sharon Lloyd if you would like to look at them.

Compliments can also be viewed on the Service's website on the following link:

http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/Management/compliments.htm

Definitions of Exempt Information
Local Government Act 1972 - Schedule 12A

Part 1
Descriptions of Exempt Information: England

Paragraph 1	Information relating to any individual
Paragraph 2	Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual
Paragraph 3	Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information)
Paragraph 4	Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.
Paragraph 5	Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.
Paragraph 6	Information which reveals that the authority proposes: (a) to give under any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person; or (b) to make an order or direction under any enactment.
Paragraph 7	Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

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