Fire and Rescue Authority

Fire and Rescue Authority

21 February 2024

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Wynn 

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. 

03 Public Questions

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

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 13 December 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 04- NON-EXEMPT Fire Authority Minutes 13 December 2023143.74 KB
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05 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 31 January 2024, attached marked 5, and decide upon, the recommendations at items 5, 7 and 8. The reports relating to those items are attached, marked 5a, 5b and 5c respectively. 

The recommendations at item 6 of the Committee minutes will be considered as part of item 13 on the agenda for this meeting. 

Please note that Appendix B to paper 5b (Capital Programmes 2024/25 to 2028/29, 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 11).  

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PDF icon 05- Strategy and Resources Committee Non-exempt minutes 31 January 2024244.37 KB
PDF icon 05a- Financial Performance to December 2023272.59 KB
PDF icon 05b- January 2024 Capital Programs 2425 to 2829500.56 KB
PDF icon 05c- January 2024 Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget373.46 KB
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06 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 Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

For decision
07 Fire Authority Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 7, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 13 December 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

For decision
08 Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 8, of the Strategy and Resources meeting, held on 31 January 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

For decision
09 Brigade Managers Employment Panel Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Members are asked to note the exempt minutes, attached marked 9, of the Brigade Managers Employment Panel meeting, held on 8 February 2024. 

For information
10 Appointment of Assistant Chief Fire Officer 2024 (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

This report, attached marked 10, 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). 

For decision
11 Capital Programme from 2024/25 (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to receive and agree the exempt paper Capital Programme from 2024/25 (the appendix B to paper 5b), attached marked 11. 

For decision
12 Replacement MDT Software (Paragraph 3)

This report, attached marked 12, addresses the ongoing issues faced by Shropshire Fire Service with the current Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) software and recommends the procurement of a new MDT software solution. 

At this point the meeting will revert to open session. 

For decision
13 Revenue budget 2024/25

This report, attached marked 13, incorporates the recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 31 January 2024, in relation to the revenue budget for 2024/25. The report also confirms the use of assumptions for medium-term financial planning. 

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PDF icon 13- Revenue Budget 2024/25177.92 KB
PDF icon 13- Medium Term Financial Plan and Reserves Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26398.86 KB
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14 Revenue Budget: 2024/25 Precept

This report, attached marked 14, seeks Fire Authority approval to a budget for 2024/25; Council Tax levels for 2024/25; and precepts on billing authorities and related matters. 

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PDF icon 14- Revenue Budget 2024/25 Precept233.03 KB
PDF icon 14- Revenue Budget 202425 Precept.pdf233.03 KB
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15 Fire Authority Work Plan 2024/25

This report, attached marked 15, reviews progress against the Fire Authority’s 2023/24 Work Plan and puts forward a 2024/25 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members. 

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PDF icon 15- Fire Authority Work Plan 2024/25205.09 KB
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16 Annual Plan 2024/25

This report, attached marked 16, sets out the proposal for the Service’s Annual Plan 2024/25. 

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PDF icon 16- Annual Plan 2024/2569.52 KB
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17 Annual Review of Charges for Special Services 2024/25

This report, attached marked 17, presents proposed increases in charges made for special services. 

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PDF icon 17- Annual Review of Charges for Special Services 2024/251.07 MB
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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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PDF icon 18- Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement 2024/25316.11 KB
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19 Operational Update

The Area Manager Service Delivery will present an Operational Update to the Fire Authority, which will cover the previous three months of Service activity. 

For information
20 Government Consultation Response to the Fire Reform White Paper

This report, attached marked 20, provides an update to Members regarding the Government’s response to the Consultation on the Fire Reform Paper. It provides an overview of the proposed reforms aimed at enhancing flexibility, culture, and professionalism within the fire service. Key elements include the establishment of a College of Fire and Rescue, a statutory code of ethics, and operational independence for chief officers. 

 

The report also addresses the financial, legal, and community safety implications of these reforms, underscoring their potential impact on training, insurance, and public value, while emphasising the potential of operational and structural changes in the UK fire service. 

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PDF icon 20- Government Consultation Response to Fire Reform White Paper91.75 KB
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21 HMICFRS Values and Culture Progress Report

This report, attached marked 21, presents the Service progress against the recommendations made to the sector in the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Values and Culture in the fire and rescue services report. 

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PDF icon 21- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Values and Culture Progress Report132.42 KB
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22 November 2023

Extraordinary Meeting

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Overton

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.

03 Public Questions

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

 

04 Pensions Update

This report, attached marked 4, provides Members with an update on the Service’s implementation of changing pension legislation, the challenges associated, and the recommended action of recruiting a specialist Pensions Officer.

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PDF icon 4 - Pensions Update153.71 KB
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2 August 2023

Extraordinary Meeting

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
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.

03 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 item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

For decision
04 Appointment of Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

This report, attached marked 4, asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel on the appointment of the Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

For decision

13 December 2023

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
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.

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes
04a 11 October 2023

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 11 October 2023, attached marked 4a, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 4a - Fire Authority Non-Exempt Minutes 11 October 2023158.6 KB
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04b 22 November 2023

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 22 November 2023, attached marked 4b, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 4b - Extraordinary Fire Authority Minutes 22 November 202370.11 KB
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05 Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to receive the non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 November 2023, to follow marked 5, and consider and decide upon the recommendations at item 5 of those minutes.  The report relating to these recommendations is attached, marked 5a.

Please note that the reports considered by the Committee at Item 6 – 2024/25 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets and Item 7 - Reserves and Funds are attached as the appendix to report 8 – 2024/25 and Later Years Budget Summary on this agenda and will form the basis of discussion at that item.

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PDF icon 5 - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 22 November 2023188.94 KB
PDF icon 5a - Financial Performance to September 2023326.79 KB
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06 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 30 November 2023, attached marked 6.

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PDF icon 6 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 30 November 2023187.12 KB
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07 Meeting Schedule 2024

A schedule of proposed dates for 2024 meetings of the Fire Authority and its committees is attached marked 7, for approval.

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PDF icon 7 - Meeting Schedule 202451.19 KB
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08 2024/25 and Later Years Budget Summary

This report, attached marked 8, 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 2024.

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PDF icon 8 - 2024/25 and Later Years Budget Summary515.66 KB
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09 Replacement Command and Control Project Update

This report, attached marked 9, updates Members on the current position of the Command and Control (C&C) System implementation project and to request additional increase to the revenue budget prior to award of contract.

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PDF icon 9 - Replacement Command and Control Project Update111.26 KB
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10 The Scheme for the Payment of Members' Allowances 2023/24

This report, attached marked 10, asks the Fire Authority to consider and agree it’s 2023/24 Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances.

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PDF icon 10 - The Scheme for the Payment of Members' Allowances 2023/24170.58 KB
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11 Operational Update

The Head of Area Command will present an Operational Update to the Fire Authority, which will cover the previous three months of Service activity.

For information
12 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.

 

For decision
13 Fire Authority Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 , 3 and 5)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 11 October 2023, to follow marked 13, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

For decision
14 Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 22 November 2023, attached marked 14.

For information

11 October 2023

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Wynn

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.

03 Public Questions

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

04 Fire Authority Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, to follow marked 4, of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 14 June 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Fire Authority Annual Meeting Minutes - 14 June 2023175.88 KB
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05 Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes
05a 22 March 2023

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 March 2023, which are attached marked 5a.

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PDF icon 5a - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 22 March 2023188.1 KB
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05b 13 September 2023

Members are asked to receive and note the non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 13 September 2023, which are attached marked 5b, and agree the recommendation at item 6.  The report for which is attached marked 5bi.

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PDF icon 5b - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 13 September 2023177.48 KB
PDF icon 5bi - Financial Performance to July 2023196.56 KB
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06 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes
06a 27 April 2023

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 27 April 2023, which are attached marked 6a, and agree the recommendation at Item 7, the report for which is attached marked 6ai, and at Item 10, the report for which is attached marked 6aii.

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PDF icon 6a- Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 27 April 2023215.02 KB
PDF icon 6ai - Draft Code of Corporate Governance 2022/2366.63 KB
PDF icon 6ai - Code of Corporate Governance 2022/23440.24 KB
PDF icon 6aii - Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy126.66 KB
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06b 13 July 2023

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 13 July 2023, which are attached marked 6b.

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06c 28 September 2023

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 28 September 2023, which are attached marked 6c.  They are asked to agree the recommendation at Item 7, the report for which is attached marked 6ci, and at Item 11, the documents for which are attached marked 6cii and 6ciii. 

 

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PDF icon 6c - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 28 September 2023175.34 KB
PDF icon 6ci - Review of Whistleblowing Policy191.13 KB
PDF icon 6cii - Protocol on Gifts and Hospitality for Members99.95 KB
PDF icon 6ciii - Protocol on Membe/ Officer Relations94.9 KB
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07 Fire Authority Constitution Amendments

This report, attached marked 7, sets out proposed amendments to the Fire Authority’s constitution for the Fire Authority’s consideration and agreement.

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PDF icon 7 - Fire Authority Constitution Amendments329.33 KB
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08 Annual Review 2022/23

This report, attached marked 8, presents the draft Annual Review (also known as the Annual Statement of Assurance) for 2022/23 and asks the Fire Authority to consider the document and approve it for publication.

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PDF icon 8 - Annual Review 2022/2396.78 KB
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09 Financial Approvals 2023/24

This report, attached marked 9, requests Members to consider and approve a contribution from reserves for backdated holiday pay, and a movement of schemes for fire appliances in the capital programme.

 

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PDF icon 9 - Financial Approvals 2023/2472.44 KB
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10 Pensions Update October 2023

This report, attached marked 10, provides Members with an update on the Service’s implementation of changing pension legislation, the challenges associated, and solutions currently being explored.

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PDF icon 10 - Pensions Update136.29 KB
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11 Operational Update

The Head of Area Command will present an Operational Update to the Fire Authority, which will cover the previous three months of Service activity.

For information
12 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.

For decision
13 Fire Authority Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 2 August 2023, attached marked 13, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision
14 Brigade Managers Employment Panel Exempt 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 27 April 2023, which are attached marked 14.

For information
15 Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 13 September 2023, which are attached marked 15.

For information
16 Telford Redevelopment - Cost and Time Impacts (Paragraphs 3 and 5)

This report, attached marked 16, advises Members on the current position with the Telford Redevelopment construction works, issues encountered, and likely time and cost impacts.

For decision

14 June 2023

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Election of Chair

Members are asked to elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

02 Appointment of Vice-Chair

Members are asked to appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

03 Apologies for Absence
04 Vote of Thanks and Welcome

The Fire Authority is also asked to welcome Councillor Karen Blundell and Councillor Graham Cook to the Fire Authority

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

06 Public Questions

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

07 Non-Exempt Fire Authority Minutes For decision
08 Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 March 2023 will follow at the next meeting 

For information
09 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 27 April 2023 will follow at the next meeting 

For information
10 Constitutional Issues
10a Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups

This report, attached marked 10a, 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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PDF icon 10a - Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats 2023.pdf64.86 KB
PDF icon 10a APPENDIX 2023 Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats June 23.pdf75.33 KB
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10b Committee Membership and Appointments

This report, attached marked 10b, 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.

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PDF icon 10b - Committee Membership 2023.pdf74.04 KB
PDF icon 10b APPENDIX Membership of Committees 2023.pdf49.66 KB
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10c Fire Authority Terms of Reference and Committee Constitutions

This report, attached marked 10c, 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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PDF icon 10c - Fire Authority and Committee Constitutions 2023.pdf114.29 KB
PDF icon 10c APPENDIX A 2023 CFA Terms of Reference.pdf121.44 KB
PDF icon 10c APPENDIX B COMMITTEE TORs 2023.pdf163.39 KB
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10d Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 10d, asks the Fire Authority to review and agree its Member Role Descriptions.

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PDF icon 10d - Member Role Descriptions 2023.pdf72.28 KB
PDF icon 10d APPENDICES A-M Member RDs 2023.pdf134.48 KB
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10e Review of Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation to Officers

This report, attached marked 10e, reviews the Fire Authority’s Standing Orders for the Regulation of Proceedings and Business, Standing Orders relating to Contracts and Scheme of Delegation to Officers and asks Members to consider and decide upon the amendments proposed

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PDF icon 10e - Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation 2023.pdf75.8 KB
PDF icon 10e APPENDIX A SOs for Proceedings and Business Jun 2023.pdf257.34 KB
PDF icon 10e APPENDIX B Contract Standing Orders Jun 2023.pdf210.35 KB
PDF icon 10e APPENDIX C Joint Financial Regulations HWFRA SWFA June 2023.pdf854.63 KB
PDF icon 10e APPENDIX D Scheme of Delegation Jun 2023.pdf148.08 KB
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11 Financial Performance to March 2023

This report, attached marked 11, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

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PDF icon 11 - Financial Performance to March 2023.pdf236.12 KB
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12 Statement of Accounts 2022/23

This report, attached marked 12, sets out the key revenue issues, which have arisen from work on the Statement of Accounts 2022/23, and seeks approval for use of the General Fund balance in 2023/24.

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13 Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2024/25

This report, attached marked 13, 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 2024/25 Annual Plan.

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PDF icon 13 - Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2024-25.pdf64.84 KB
PDF icon 13 APPENDIX Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2024.pdf58.29 KB
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14 HMI Values and Culture Update

This report, attached marked 14, provides an update on the HMI Culture and Values report. 

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PDF icon 14 HMICFRS Values and Culture Update.pdf128.44 KB
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15 Annual Report on Collaborative and Partnership Working

This report, attached marked 15, provides an overview of collaborative and partnership working being undertaken by the Fire Authority and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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PDF icon 15 - Annual Report on Collaborative and Partnership Working.pdf118.95 KB
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16 Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 202/23

This report, attached marked 16, informs Members about the corporate risk management work that has been undertaken during the previous twelve months.

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17 Firefighters' Pension Scheme Delegations

This report, attached marked 17, results from a routine review of the discretionary powers of the Fire Authority under the Firefighters’ Pension Schemes. 

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PDF icon 17 - FF Pension Schemes delegations Covering report updated 7.6.23.pdf107.69 KB
PDF icon 17 APPENDIX A 2015 Pension Discretions Decisions - updated 7.6.2023.pdf245.12 KB
PDF icon 17 APPENDIX B- FPS 1992 Discretions Decisions - June 2023.pdf226.75 KB
PDF icon 17 APPENDIX C - NFPS 2006 Discretions Decisions - June 2023.pdf167.99 KB
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18 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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19 Brigade Managers' Employment Panel Minutes (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

Members are asked to note the exempt minutes of the Brigade Managers Employment Panel meeting, held on 01 September 2022

For information
20 Exempt Appendix to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2021/22 (Paragraphs 3 and 4)

This paper, attached marked 20, is the exempt Appendix B to report 16 – Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2022/23.

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15 February 2023

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Carter

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.

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 14 December 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Non-Exempt Fire Authority Minutes 14 December 2022152.96 KB
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05 Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 January 2023, attached marked 5, and decide upon, the recommendations at items 5, 7 and 8.  The reports relating to those items are attached, marked 5a, 5b and 5c respectively.

The recommendations at item 6 of the Committee minutes will be considered as part of item 10 on the agenda for this meeting.

Please note that Appendix B to paper 5b (Capital Programmes 2023/24 to 2027/28, 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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PDF icon 5 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 25 January 2023263.36 KB
PDF icon 5a - Financial Performance to December 2022263.36 KB
PDF icon 5b - Captial Programmes 2023/24 to 2027/28, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy440.98 KB
PDF icon 5c - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget370.49 KB
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06 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 Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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07 Exempt Fire Authority Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 7, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 14 December 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision
08 Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to recieve and note the exempt minutes, attached marked 8, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 January 2023.

For information
09 Capital Programmes from 2023/24 (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to receive and agree the exempt paper Capital Programme from 2023/24 (the appendix to paper 5b), attached marked 9.

At this point the meeting will revert to open session.

10 Revenue Budget 2023/24

This report, attached marked 10, incorporates the recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 25 January 2023, in relation to the revenue budget for 2023/24.  The report also confirms the use of assumptions for medium-term financial planning.

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PDF icon 10 - Revenue Budget 2023/24567.34 KB
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11 Revenue Budget: 2023/24 Precept

This report, attached marked 11, seeks Fire Authority approval to a budget for 2023/24; Council Tax levels for 2023/24; and precepts on billing authorities and related matters.

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PDF icon 11 - Revenue Budget: 2023/24 Precept214.32 KB
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12 Fire Authority Work Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 12, reviews progress against the Fire Authority's 2022/23 Work Plan and puts forward a 2023/24 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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PDF icon 12 - Fire Authority Work Plan 2023/24203.41 KB
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13 Annual Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 13, sets out the proposal for the Service's Annual Plan 2023/24.

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PDF icon 13 - Annual Plan 2023/2469.04 KB
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14 Annual Review of Charges for Special Services 2023/24

The Head of Finance will provide a verbal update on this item.

For information
15 Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement 2023/24

This report, attached marked 15, 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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PDF icon 15 - Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement 2023/24317.44 KB
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16 Fire Alliance Update

Officers will provide a verbal update on this item.

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