Meeting Details

Members are asked to receive the minutes, attached marked 8, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024 and agree the recommendations at items 7 and 11. These items are attached marked 8a and 8b respectively. 

This report, attached marked 9a, asks the Fire Authority to agree both the composition of its Committees and the allocations of seats on its Committees to political groups. 

This report, attached marked 9b, asks the Fire Authority to confirm appointments to its committees; to agree the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs to serve on committees; to appoint its representative on the Local Government Association Fire Services Commission; and to appoint its Member Champions. 

This report, attached marked 9d, asks the Fire Authority to review and agree its Member Role Descriptions. 

This report, attached marked 12, outlines how the Service will continue to align service, financial and improvement planning, the result of which will culminate in the 2024/25 budget and the publication of the 2025/26 Annual Plan. 

This report, attached marked 13, provides an overview of collaborative and partnership working being undertaken by the Fire Authority and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. It also includes an update on contracts and the link to business continuity.

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 8 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.