Fire and Rescue Authority
13 January 2026
Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 06/01/2026 - 12:02
Fire and Rescue Authority
23 July 2025
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Mon, 14/07/2025 - 16:43
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||||
| 02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not particpate in the discussion of, 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. |
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| 03 | Governance Arrangements for the Fire Authority |
The Fire Authority is asked to consider the matters set out within this report, attached marked 3, and make decisions regarding the future shape, format and governance arrangements of the Fire Authority.
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| 04 | Updated Protocol on Member / Officer Relations |
This report, attached marked 4, sets out amendments to the Fire Authority's Protocol on Member / Officer Relations and seeks approval from the Authority for the adoption of the amended Protocol.
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| 05 | Draft Social Media Protocol for Officers and Members |
This report, attached marked 5, presents a draft Social Media Protocol for Officers and Members and asks the Fire Authority to provide comment on it before it is adopted as a Service policy.
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| 06 | Committee and Fire Authority Appointments |
This report, attached marked 6, asks the Fire Authority to confirm appointments to its Committees; to appoint its representative on the Local Government Association Fire Services Commission; and to appoint its Member Champions.
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For decision |
17 April 2025
Submitted by Lynn Ince on Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:38
| Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence |
Councillors Cook and Davis |
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| 02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, 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. |
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| 03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to recieve any questions, statements or petitions , of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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| 04 | Member Governance Workshop Outcomes |
This report, attached marked 4, sets out the work which has been undertaken and also those further areas where work will be undertaken before the Annual General Meeting of the Fire Authority, in relation to the future governance arrangements of the Authority.
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| 05 | Updated Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures |
This paper, attached marked 5, updates the post and committee references within Shropshire and Wrekind Fire and Rescue Authority's Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP). The procedure remains in line with the requirements of the Pensions Act 1995, and subsequent amendments, and in accordance with the recommendations contained within Fire Service Pensions Scheme Circular 1/2009.
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05 March 2025
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Mon, 17/02/2025 - 10:15
| Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||||
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||
| 02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
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. |
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| 03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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| 04 | Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2028 |
This report, attached marked 4, asks the Fire Authority to approve the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28.
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| 05 | His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update |
This report, attached marked 5, provides an update on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) response to the 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection, addressing a Cause of Concern (CoC) and 30 Areas for Improvement (AFIs). It outlines progress in governance, risk management, performance, digital strategy, and financial oversight.
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For information |
17 December 2025
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 10:00
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence |
Councillors Hannington, Kerr, Mehta and Overton |
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| 02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, 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. |
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| 03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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| 04 | Member Questions |
The Fire Authority is asked to receive any questions, of which appropriate notice has been received, from Members. |
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| 05 | Exclusion of Press and Public |
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. |
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| 06 | Appointment of Assistant Chief Fire Officer |
This report, attached marked 6, asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel (BMEP) on the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO).
The meeting will revert to open session at this point
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| 07 | Fire Authority Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 15 October 2025, attached marked 7, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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| 08 | Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes |
Members are asked to receive the non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 November 2025, attached marked 8, and consider and decide upon the recommendations at item 5 of those minutes. The report relating to these recommendations is attached to attached marked 8a. Please note that the reports considered by the Committee at Item 6 – 2026/27 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets and Item 7 - Reserves and Funds are attached as the appendix to report 9 – 2026/27 and Later Years Budget Summary on this agenda and will form the basis of discussion at that item.
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| 09 | 2026/27 and Later Years Budget |
This report, attached marked 9, summarises the budgets that are proposed by the Strategy and Resources Committee. The results are put forward to the Fire Authority for approval as the basis for consultation, leading to a final decision at the Fire Authority meeting in February 2025.
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| 10 | Meeting Schedule 2026 |
A schedule of proposed dates for 2026 meetings of the Fire Authority and its committees is to follow marked 10, for approval. |
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| 11 | His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Inspection 2024 | |||||||||||
| 11a | HMICFRS Cause of Concern Progress Report |
This report, attached marked 11a, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Cause of Concern
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| 11b | HMICFRS Areas for Improvement Progress Report |
This report, attached marked 11b, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Areas For Improvement progress. |
For information |
15 October 2025
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 09:58
| Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||||||
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||||
| 02 | Welcome to Fire Authority |
The Chair will welcome Councillor Alan Mosley from Shropshire Council and Councillor Stephen Bentley from Telford & Wrekin Council to their first Fire Authority meeting. |
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| 03 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate. |
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| 04 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to recieve any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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| 05 | Fire Authority Minutes | |||||||||||
| 05a | 25 June 2025 |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5a, of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 25 June 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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| 05b | 23 July 2025 |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 23 July 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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| 06 | Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes | |||||||||||
| 06a | 10 July 2025 |
Members are asked to recieve and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2025, which are attached marked 6a.
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| 06b | 30 September 2025 |
Members are asked to recieve and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee held on 30 September 2025, which are attached marked 6b.
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| 07 | Constitutional Issues | |||||||||||
| 07a | Committtee Composition, Allocation of Seats to Political Groups, and Committee Membership |
This report, attached marked 7a, asks the Fire Authority to agree both the composition of its Committees and the allocations of seats on its committees to political groups. It also requests the Fire Authority to confirm the appointment of Members to serve on Committees.
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| 07b | Update of Fire Authority Standing Orders |
This report, attached marked 7b, reviews the Fire Authority’s Standing Orders for the Regulation of Proceedings and Business, Standing Orders relating to Contracts and the Scheme of Delegation to Officers and sets out proposed amendments for consideration and agreement by Members.
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| 08 | Statement of Accounts 2024/25 |
This report, attached marked 8, sets out the key revenue issues which have arisen from work on the Statement of Accounts 2024/25 and seeks approval for use of the General Fund balance in 2025/26.
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| 09 | Financial Performance to June 2025, including capital activity and finance update |
This report, attached marked 9, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary. |
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| 10 | His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update |
This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) response to the 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection, addressing a Cause of Concern (CoC) and 30 Areas for Improvement (AFIs). It outlines progress in governance, risk management, performance, digital strategy, and financial oversight.
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| 11 | Annual Review of Partnership Working 2025 |
This report, attached marked 11, outlines Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s collaborative partnerships, evidencing their contribution to community safety and operational resilience. It also responds to inspection findings by enhancing governance and evaluation to better demonstrate the value and impact of partnerships.
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| 12 | Exclsion of Press and Public |
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. |
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| 13 | Fire Authority Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3) |
Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 25 June 2025, attached marked 13, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. |
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| 14 | Brigade Managers Employment Panel Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3) |
Members are asked to recieve and note the exempt minutes of the Brigade Managers Employment Panel meeting, held on 4 September 2025, which are attached marked 14. |
For information |
25 June 2025
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 09:56
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| 00 | Moment of Reflection |
The meeting will begin with a moment of reflection in remembrance of the two firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who lost their lives during an operational incident in May 2025.
Annual Meeting Business |
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| 01 | Election of Chair |
Members are asked to elect a Chair for the ensuing year. |
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| 02 | Appointment of Vice-Chair |
Members are asked to appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year. |
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| 03 | Apologies for Absence | |||||||||||
| 04 | Vote of thanks and welcome |
There will be a vote of thanks for Councillors Roy Aldcroft, Garry Burchett, Nigel Hartin, Nick Hignett, Christian Lea, Kevin Pardy, John Price and Paul Wynn from Shropshire Council and Councillors Graham Cook and Paul Davis from Telford & Wrekin Council, who all left the fire authority in May.
The Fire Authority will welcome Councillors Thomas Clayton, Susan Coleman, Adam Fejfer, Peter Husemann, Duncan Kerr, Rosie Radford, Beverley Waite and Sam Walmsley from Shropshire Council and Councillors Zona Hannington and Raj Mehta from Telford & Wrekin Council to their first meeting. |
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| 05 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate. |
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| 06 | Constitution Reports | |||||||||||
| 06a | Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups |
This report, attached marked 6a, asks the Fire Authority to agree both the composition of its Committees and the allocations of seats on its Committees to political groups.
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| 06b | Fire Authority Terms of Reference and Committee Constitutions |
This report, attached marked 6b, requests approval of the Terms of Reference for the Fire Authority and also asks the Fire Authority to agree the constitutions of its Committees.
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| 06c | Review of Member Role Descriptions |
This report, attached marked 6c, asks the Fire Authority to review and agree its Member Role Descriptions.
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| 06d | Committee Membership and Appointments |
This report, attached marked 6d, asks the Fire Authority to confirm appointments to its committees; to appoint its representative on the Local Government Association Fire Services Commission; and to appoint its Member Champions.
There will be a short adjournment at this point to allow the appointed committees to discuss their nominations for their Chairs and Vice Chairs
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| 06e | Election of Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs |
Strategy and Resources Committee Standards, Audit and Performance Committee
The Annual Meeting business will be adjourned at this point for continuation at the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting that is scheduled for 23 July 2025.
Ordinary Business |
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| 07 | Non-Exempt Minutes | |||||||||||
| 07a | Fire Authority 11 February 2025 |
Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 7a, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 11 February 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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| 07b | Extraordinary Fire Authority 17 April 2025 |
Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 7b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 April 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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| 07c | Strategy and Resources Committee 20 March 2025 |
Members are asked to receive and note the minutes, attached marked 7c, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 March 2025.
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| 07d | Extraordinary Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 25 February 2025 |
Members are asked to receive and note the minutes, attached marked 7d, of the Extraordinary Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 25 February 2025.
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| 07e | Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 10 April 2025 |
Members are asked to receive the minutes, attached marked 7e, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 April 2025 and agree the recommendations at items 6 and 9. These items are attached marked 7e(1) and 7e(2) respectively.
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| 08 | Review of Scheme of Delegation to Officers |
This report, attached marked 8, reviews the Scheme of Delegation to Officers and asks Members to consider and decide upon the amendments proposed.
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| 09 | Financial Performance to March 2025 |
This report, attached marked 9, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.
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| 10 | Telford Central Funding |
This report, attached marked 10, advises members on the current position with the capital scheme for Telford Central Fire Station’s redevelopment and confirms the funding strategy for the project. The report also seeks approval for further spend which did not form part of the original funding for the scheme.
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| 11 | Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2026/27 |
This report, attached marked 11, 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.
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| 12 | Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25 |
This report, attached marked 12, informs Members about the corporate risk management work that has been undertaken during the previous twelve months.
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| 13 | Service Structure Changes |
This report, attached marked 13, is presented following approval of funds by the Fire Authority in February 2025, to conduct a review of the Service structure and allocate necessary funds to implement an effective operating model to support delivery of services into the future. The Service Management Team (SMT) have undertaken the review, and the findings and actions are contained within this report. The purpose of presenting this information to the Fire Authority is to ensure Members are sighted and aware of spend within the Service and furnished with information to provide effective oversight and scrutiny.
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| 14 | HMICFRS Cause of Concern Update |
This report, attached marked 14, provides an update on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) response to the 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection, addressing a Cause of Concern (CoC) and 30 Areas for Improvement (AFIs). It outlines progress in governance, risk management, performance, digital strategy, and financial oversight.
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| 15 | Exclusion of Press and Public |
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, 3 and 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. |
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| 16 | Exempt Fire Authority Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3) |
Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 11 February 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. |
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| 17 | Exempt Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes (Paragraph 4) |
Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 April 2025. |
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| 18 | Exempt Brigade Manager Employment Panel Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3) |
Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel meeting, held on 20 March 2025. |
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| 19 | Exempt Appendix B to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25 (Paragraphs 3 and 4) |
This paper is the exempt Appendix B to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25. |
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| 20 | Statutory Officer Requirements (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3) |
This report outlines proposals for consideration regarding the future provision of Statutory Officers of the Fire and Rescue Authority, paying attention to the roles of Monitoring Officer and Clerk, and also the Section 151/Treasurer. |
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| 21 | Appointment of Deputy Chief Fire Officer (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3) |
This report asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel on the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
Chair’s Announcements
Close of Meeting
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11 February 2025
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 09:55
| Item no. | Agenda Item | Details | Status | |||||||
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence |
Councillor Pardy |
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| 02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
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. |
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| 03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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| 04 | Fire Authority Non-Exempt Minutes |
Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 5 December 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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| 05 | Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes |
Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 11 December 2024, attached marked 5.
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| 06 | Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes |
Members are asked to receive the minutes of the non-exempt Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 29 January 2025, attached marked 6, and decide upon, the recommendations at items 6, 8 and 9. The reports relating to those items are attached, marked 6a, 6b and 6c respectively. The recommendations at item 7 of the Committee minutes will be considered as part of item 15 on the agenda for this meeting. Please note that Appendix B to paper 6b (Capital Programmes 2025/26 to 2029/30, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy) is an exempt document. It will, therefore, be necessary to move into closed session at this point to consider the recommendation relating to this appendix (paper 9) |
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| 07 | Exclusion of Press and Public |
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. |
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| 08 | Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3) |
Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes, of the Strategy and Resources meeting, held on 29 January 2025. |
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| 09 | Capital Programme from 2024/25 (Paragraph 3) |
Members are asked to receive and agree the exempt paper Capital Programme from 2025/26 (the appendix B to paper 6b). |
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| 10 | Additional Capital Scheme (Paragraph 3) |
This report informs the Authority of an additional scheme to be considered and included in the capital programme for 2025/26. |
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| 11 | Fire Authority Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3) |
Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 5 December 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. |
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| 12 | Brigade Managers Employment Panel Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3) |
Members are asked to note the exempt minutes, of the Brigade Managers Employment Panel meeting, held on 15 January 2025. At this point the meeting will revert to open session. |
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| 13 | Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2028 |
This report, to follow marked 13, asks the Fire Authority to approve the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28. |
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| 14 | Fire Authority 3-Year Strategy 2025-28: Vision and Strategic Goals |
This report, attached marked 14, sets out the Vision and Strategic Goals for the Authority over the next three years and provides Members with an overview and awareness of strategic planning arrangements.
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| 15 | Revenue Budget 2025/26 |
This report, attached marked 15, incorporates the recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 29 January 2025, in relation to the revenue budget for 2025/26. The report also confirms the use of assumptions for medium-term financial planning.
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| 16 | Revenue Budget: 2025/26 Precept |
This report, attached marked 16, seeks Fire Authority approval to a budget for 2025/26; Council Tax levels for 2025/26; and precepts on billing authorities and related matters.
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| 17 | Fire Authority Work Plan 2025/26 |
This report, attached marked 17, reviews progress against the Fire Authority’s 2024/25 Work Plan and puts forward a 2025/26 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.
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| 18 | Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement |
This report, attached marked 18, 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.
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| 19 | The Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances 2024/25 |
This report, attached marked 19, asks the Fire Authority to consider and agree it’s 2024/25 Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances
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| 20 | HMICFRS Progress Report |
Officers will give a verbal update on progress with the HMICFRS recommendations. |
For information |
24 July 2024
Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 16/07/2024 - 12:01
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| 01 | Apologies for Absence |
Councillors Burchett, Carter and Lea. |
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| 02 | Disclosable Pecuniary Interests |
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate.
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| 03 | Public Questions |
Members are asked to receive questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public. |
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| 04 | Disciplinary Processes |
The purpose of this report, attached 4, is to seek approval from the Fire Authority to introduce a disciplinary process for dealing with senior officers with those officers being anyone at Deputy Chief Fire Officer rank and above, confirm the Terms of Reference for the Personnel Panel as set out at paragraph 3.2 of this report and to ensure that there is clarity as to the process which will be adopted for disciplinary matters in relation to all other staff within the service.
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| 05 | Financial Performance to March 2024 |
This report, attached marked 5, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.
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| 06 | Statement of Accounts 2023/24 |
This report, attached marked 6, sets out the key revenue issues, which have arisen from work on the Statement of Accounts 2023/24 and seeks approval for use of the General Fund balance in 2024/25.
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| 07 | Exclusion of Press and Public |
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, 3 and 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. |
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| 08 | Update On Leadership Arrangements (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5) |
This report will update the Fire Authority on current leadership arrangements. |
For decision |
29 May 2024
Submitted by Lynn Ince on Mon, 20/05/2024 - 11:05
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