17 February 2026

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.

Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

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

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 5, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 December 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The Fire Authority is asked to consider and approve the recommendations in three items from the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting on 22 January 2026 which require ratification by the Fire Authority. 6a Financial Performance to December 2025 Attached marked 6a 6b Capital Programmes 2026/27 to 20230/31, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy Attached marked 6b 6c Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget Attached marked 6c

This report, attached marked 7, incorporates the recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 22 January 2026, in relation to the revenue budget for 2026/27. The report also confirms the use of assumptions for medium-term financial planning.

This report, attached marked 8, seeks Fire Authority approval to a budget for 2026/27; Council Tax levels for 2026/27; and precepts on billing authorities and related matters.

This report, attached marked 9b, seeks Fire Authority ratification of the appointment of three independent members to sit on the Performance and Scrutiny Committee. It also seeks permission for a revised terms of reference for the Committee.

This report, attached marked 9c, provides an update on the proposals for refined Trade Union engagement with the Fire Authority as part of the wider review on the Employee Relations Framework.

This report, attached marked 9a, puts forward a 2026/27 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

This report, attached marked 10, sets out proposed amendments to the Pay Policy Statement for the consideration by the full Authority, as required under the Localism Act 2011 and in accordance with the process agreed by the Fire Authority in February 2012.

This report, attached marked 11, presents the draft Annual Review (also known as the Annual Statement of Assurance) for 2024/25 and asks the Fire Authority to consider the document and approve it for publication.

This report, attached marked 12, sets out the proposed strategic direction and priorities for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority for the next 12 months. It builds on the Authority’s approved Vision of Making Shropshire Safer and signals how the Service plans, delivers, assures and improves its work.

This report, attached marked 13, details the Service’s progress towards improvements identified by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Cause of Concern and Areas For Improvement.

This report, attached marked 14, seeks approval to commence the Independent Remuneration Panel process which considers the matter of Member Allowances. It also seeks delegated authority to the Clerk to the Fire Authority to take all steps needed to implement the Independent Remuneration Panel before reporting back to the Fire Authority for further consideration.

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances. In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 16a, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 December 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 16b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 13 January 2026, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.