Strategy & Resources 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 non-exempt minutes, attached marked 5, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 18 March 2026, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Members are asked to consider and agree what training they wish to receive in order to fulfil their role on the Committee effectively.

This report, attached marked 7, seeks ratification of the Service Assurance Framework, which enables Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to meet its internal assurance obligations under the Code of Corporate Governance 2025/26. Approval is sought for the framework design, evidence collection process and accountability structure. Following ratification, assurance evidence and confidence statements will be reviewed by the Assurance Board, with identified gaps captured through the Gap Register to support continuous improvement and inform future Fire Authority reporting.

This report, attached marked 8, provides an update on the achievements that have been made against the People Strategy for 2025 – 2028.