Performance & Scrutiny Committee

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

The Committee is asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public

The Committee is asked to receive any questions, of which appropriate notice has been received, from Members.  

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5 of the Performance and Scrutiny Committee meeting, held on 1 April 2026, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

This report, attached marked 6, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Cause of Concern and Areas For Improvement progress.

This report, attached marked 7, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the year April 2025 to March 2026.

A presentation will be given by the Head of Transformation and Collaboration outlining progress against the Communications Action Plan.

This report, attached marked 9, advises Members of summary details regarding the compliments and complaints received during 2024/25, with comparisons to the previous three years.

This report, attached marked 10, presents the draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Special Observer Role and invites the Performance and Scrutiny Committee to review the proposed arrangements and make recommendations before the matter is submitted to Fire Authority for consideration.