23 March 2022

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 22/12/2021 - 15:36

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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 non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 26 January 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 26 January 2022	109.06 KB

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05

Committee Work Plan 2022/23

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2021/22 Work Plan and puts forward a 2022/23 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

Attachment	Size
5 - Committee Work Plan 2022/23	117.48 KB

For decision

05

Financial Performance to December 2021

This report, to follow marked 5, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

For decision

06

Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 6, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Strategy and Resources Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers.

Attachment	Size
6 - Committee Terms of Reference	125.2 KB

For decision

07

Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee.

Attachment	Size
7 - Review of Member Role Descriptions	92.27 KB

For decision

08

Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and Proposed Tolerances for 2022/23

This report, attached marked 8, provides information and recommendations for consideration by Strategy and Resources Committee, in relation to work currently being undertaken by the Service to introduce a new set of Corporate Performance Indicators (CPIs) and provide recommendations.

Attachment	Size
8 - Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and Proposed Tolerances for 2022/23	724.67 KB

For decision

09

People Strategy End of Year Report

This report, attached marked 9 provides an update on the achievements that have been made against the People Strategy 2021-2025.

Attachment	Size
9 - People Strategy End of Year Report	128.8 KB

For information

10

Gender Pay Gap Report

This report, attached marked 10, outlines Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Information Regulations 2017) and details its annual Gender Pay Gap figures for 2021 and the differences in average earnings between its male and female employees.

Attachment	Size
10 - Gender Pay Gap Report	226.48 KB

For information

11

Progress on Implementation of the Equality Action Plan

This report, attached marked 113 updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2021 to February 2022.

Attachment	Size
11 - Progress on Implementation of the Equality Action Plan	227.35 KB

For information

12

Equality Monitoring Statistics

This report, attached marked 12, provides Members with an overview of the Service’s Equality Monitoring Statistics and how it uses this data.

Attachment	Size
12 - Equality Monitoring Statistics	202.89 KB

For information

13

Reasonable Adjustments Update

This report, attached marked 13, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.

Attachment	Size
13 - Reasonable Adjustments Update	176.54 KB

For information

14

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 it involves 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

15

Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 15, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 26 January 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

26 January 2022

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 22/12/2021 - 15:36

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 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 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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 18 November 2021, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 18 November 2021	170.92 KB

For decision

05

Financial Performance to December 2021

This report, attached marked 5, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
5 - Financial Performance to December 2021	267.2 KB

For decision

06

Revisions to the 2022/23 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 6, presents a final revenue budget package for 2022/23 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

Attachment	Size
6 - Revisions to the 2022/23 Revenue Budget	104.19 KB

For decision

07

Capital Programme 2022/23 to 2026/27, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy

This report, attached marked 7, presents the capital programmes for 2022/23 to 2026/27, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Please note that Appendix B to this report (paper 11) will be considered in the closed part of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Attachment	Size
7 - Capital Programmes 2022/23 to 2026/27, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy	382.65 KB

For decision

08

Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

This report, attached marked 8, undertakes a full analysis of reserves, provides an assurance on the adequacy of reserves, and gives an assurance on the robustness of the budget.

Attachment	Size
8 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget	365.53 KB

For decision

09

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 9, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Please note that Appendix B to the report (paper 12) will be considered in the closed session of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Attachment	Size
9 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance	133.02 KB

For information

10

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 it involves 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

11

Capital Programmes 2022/23 to 2026/27, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy (Paragraph 3)

This paper - Capital Programme from 2022/23, to follow marked 11 is the Appendix to report 7 – Capital Programmes 2022/23 to 2026/27, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy – which contains exempt information.

For decision

12

Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive the second part of the Appendix to report 9 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 12, which contains exempt information.

For information

18 November 2021

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 30/12/2020 - 10:35

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

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 16 September 2021, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 16 September 2021	157.2 KB

For decision

05

Financial Performance to September 2021, including Annual Treasury Review 2020/21 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2021/22

This report, attached marked 5, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary. The report also presents the annual treasury review 2020/21 and the mid-year treasury review 2021/22.

Attachment	Size
5 - Financial Performance to September 2021, including Annual Treasury Review 2020/21 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2021/22	291.54 KB

For decision

06

2022/23 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report, attached marked 6, brings together the elements of an initial revenue budget, based on current planning assumptions, and seeks the Committee’s approval for this outline to be recommended to the Fire Authority in December 2021.

Attachment	Size
6 - 2022/23 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets	191.25 KB

For decision

07

Reserves and Funds

This report, attached marked 7, sets out the issues, which the Fire Authority will need to consider as part of its annual review of reserves and funds.

Attachment	Size
7 - Reserves and Funds	142.64 KB

For decision

08

Corporate Performance Indicators - April to September 2021

This report, attached marked 8, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to September 2021

Attachment	Size
8 - Corporate Performance Indicators - April to September 2021	419.04 KB

For information

09

Occupational Health Provision Annual Update

This report, attached marked 9, provides the annual update on the Occupational Health Provision for the Service

Attachment	Size
9 - Occupational Health Provision Annual Update	307.66 KB

For information

10

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group from October 2020 to October 2021.

Attachment	Size
10 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update	122.81 KB

For information

12

Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 12, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 16 September 2021, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

16 September 2021

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 30/12/2020 - 10:34

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 recieve any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

04

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 18 March 2021, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 18 March 2021	157.45 KB

For decision

05

Committee Constitution and Training

This report, attached marked 5, brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider what training, if any, they wish to receive in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee.

Attachment	Size
5 - Committee Constitution and Training	124.04 KB

For decision

06

Financial Performance to July 2021

This report, attached marked 6, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
6 - Financial Performance to July 2021	327.73 KB

For decision

07

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 7, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Service and their current status.

Please note that Appendix B to the report (paper 11) will be considered in the closed session of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Attachment	Size
7 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance	144.37 KB

For information

08

Updated Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures

This paper, attached marked 8, updates the post and committee references within Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority’s Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP). The procedure remains in line with the requirements of the Pension Act 1995, and subsequent amendments, and in accordance with the recommendations contained within Fire Service Pensions Scheme Circular 1/2009.

Attachment	Size
8 - Updated Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures	84.99 KB

For information

09

Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Campaign 2020/21

This report, attached marked 9, gives an overview of the 2020/21 Wholetime Firefighter recruitment campaign in terms of applicants; and outlines applied recommendations from the 2018 campaign, with further recommendations for future campaigns.

Attachment	Size
9 - Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Campaign 2020/21	158.24 KB

For information

10

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 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

For decision

11

Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix B to report 7 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 11, which contains exempt information.

For information

18 March 2021

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://bit.ly/3lBkxcb

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 30/12/2020 - 10:34

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

02

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussioon 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 on that matter.

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 28 January 2021, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 28 January 2021	154.31 KB

For decision

05

Committee Work Plan 2021/22

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2020/21 Work Plan and puts forward a 2021/22 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

Attachment	Size
5 - Committee Work Plan 2021/22	210.86 KB

For decision

06

Committee Terms of Reference

A review of the Strategy and Resources Committee Terms of Reference and delegations is currently being undertaken by Officers and the Chair of the Committee. This review follows the governance changes that were agreed by the Fire Authority in June 2019.

Once the review is completed, an extraordinary meeting of the Committee will be called to consider any proposed changes to the Committee’s terms of reference and delegations. Any recommendations arising from the review will then be taken forward to the Fire Authority’s Annual Meeting in 2021, for ratification.

For information

07

Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee.

Attachment	Size
7 - Review of Member Role Descriptions	103 KB

For decision

08

Outline Report for the Introduction of New Corporate Performance Indicators

This report, attached marked 8, provides information and recommendations for consideration and agreement by the Strategy and Resources Committee in relation to work currently being undertaken by the Service to introduce a new set of corporate performance measures.

Attachment	Size
8 - Outline Report for the Introduction of New Corporate Performance Indicators	227.38 KB

For decision

09

Service Plan 2021-2025

This report, attached marked 9, updates the Committee on the latest position regarding the Service Plan 2021-2025.

Attachment	Size
9 - Service Plan 2021-2025	111.84 KB

For decision

10

People Strategy End of Year Report

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the achievements that have been made against the People Strategy 2016-2020 and presents the new People Strategy for 2021-2025.

Attachment	Size
10 - People Strategy End of Year Report 2020/21	9.99 MB

For decision

11

Gender Pay Gap Report

This report, attached marked 11, explains Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Information Regulations 2017) to publish an annual Gender Pay Gap report and provides the associated details.

Attachment	Size
11 - Gender Pay Gap Report	220.13 KB

For information

12

Equality Monitoring Statistics

This report, attached marked 12, provides Members with an overview of the Service's Equality Monitoring Statistics and how it uses this data.

Attachment	Size
12 - Equality Monitoring Statistics	183.88 KB

For information

13

Progress on Implementation of the Equality Scheme Action Plan

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2020 to February 2021.

Attachment	Size
13 - Progress on Implementation of the Equality Scheme Action Plan	234.56 KB

For information

14

Reasonable Adjustments Update

This report, attached marked 14, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.

Attachment	Size
14 - Reasonable Adjustments Update	192.42 KB

For information

28 January 2021

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQfgT2YOoU8

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 30/12/2020 - 10:33

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 recieve any questions, statements or petitions of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

04

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 12 November 2020, and that they be signed by the Committee as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 12 November 2020	128.25 KB

For decision

05

Financial Performance to December 2020

This report, to follow marked 5, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action.

Attachment	Size
5 - Financial Performance to December 2020	281.48 KB

For decision

06

Revisions to the 2021/22 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 6, presents a final revenue budget package for 2021/22 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

Attachment	Size
6 - Revisions to the 2021/22 Revenue Budget	120.93 KB

For decision

07

Capital Programmes 2021/22 to 2025/26, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy

This report, attached marked 7, presents the capital programmes for 2021/22 to 2025/26, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Please note that Appendices B and C to this report (paper 12) will be considered in the closed part of the meeting, as they are exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Attachment	Size
7 - Capital Programmes 2021/22 to 2025/26, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy	306.36 KB

For decision

08

Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

This report, attached marked 8, undertakes a full analysis of reserves, provides an assurance on the adequacy of reserves, and gives an assurance on the robustness of the budget.

Attachment	Size
8 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget	371.68 KB

For decision

09

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 9, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Please note that Appendix B to the report (paper 13) will be considered in the closed session of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Attachment	Size
9 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance	95.98 KB

For information

10

Occupational Health Provision - Annual Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides the annual update on the Occupational Health provision for the Service.

Attachment	Size
10 - Occupational Health Provision - Annual Update	1.22 MB

For information

11

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 the 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 it involves 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

12

Capital Programmes 2021/22 to 2025/26, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy (Paragraph 3)

This paper - Capital Programme from 2021/22, attached marked 12, is the Appendix to report 7 - Capital Programmes 2021/22 to 2025/26, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy - which contains exempt information.

For decision

13

Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive the second part of the Appendix to report 9 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 13, which contains exempt information.

For information

12 November 2020

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShropshireFRS

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:11

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 17 September 2020, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 17 September 2020	148.29 KB

For decision

05

Committee Constitution and Training

This report, attached marked 5, brings the latest version of the Committee's constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider what training, if any, they wish to receive in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee.

Attachment	Size
5 - Committee Consitution and Training	124.19 KB

For decision

06

Committee Delegations

The Deputy Chief Fire Officer will give a verbal update on this item.

For information

07

Financial Performance to September 2020, including Annual Treasury Review 2019/20 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2020/21

This report, attached marked 7, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary. The report also presents the annual treasury review 2019/20 and the mid-year treasury review 2020/21.

Attachment	Size
7 - Financial Performance to September 2020, including Annual Treasury Review 2019/20 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2020/21	246.4 KB

For decision

08

2021/22 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report, attached marked 8, brings together the elements of an initial revenue budget, based on current planning assumptions, and seeks the Committee's approval for this outline to be recommended to the Fire Authority in December 2020.

Attachment	Size
8 - 2021/22 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets	216.61 KB

For decision

09

Reserves and Funds

This report, attached marked 9, sets out the issues, which the Fire Authority will need to consider as part of its annual review of reserves and funds.

Attachment	Size
9 - Reserves and Funds	147.29 KB

For decision

10

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group from October 2019 to October 2020.

Attachment	Size
10 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update	144.44 KB

For information

11

Annual Update on Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire (FRESh) Ltd

This report, attached marked 11, provides an update on the progress of Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire (FRESh) Ltd from 2019 to 2020, as requested by the Committee.

Attachment	Size
11 - Annual Update on Fairness, Respect, Equality Shropshire (FRESh) Ltd	172.39 KB

For information

17 September 2020

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShropshireFRS

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:10

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 meeting 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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 12 March 2020, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 12 March 2020	129.98 KB

For decision

05

Committee Delegations

The Deputy Chief Fire Officer will give a verbal update on this item.

06

Financial Performance to July 2020

This report, attached marked 6, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
6 - Financial Performance to July 2020	249.14 KB

For decision

07

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 7, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Please note that Appendix B to the report (paper 10) will be considered in the closed session of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Attachment	Size
7 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance	166.79 KB

For information

08

Positive Action

This report, attached marked 8, provides an overview of Service activity in relation to Positive Action taster days delivered through August and September 2020.

Attachment	Size
8 - Positive Action	97.44 KB

For information

09

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 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

For decision

10

Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix B to report 7 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 10, which contains exempt information.

For information

12 March 2020

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:09

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 on that matter.

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 30 January 2020, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Strategy and Resources Committee minutes 30 January 2020	119.64 KB

For decision

05

Committee Work Plan 2020/21

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2019/20 Work Plan and puts forward a 2020/21 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

Attachment	Size
5 - Committee Work Plan 2020/21	209.76 KB

06

Committee Terms of Reference

A review of the Strategy and Resources Committee Terms of Reference and delegations is currently being undertaken by a task and finish group consisting of three Fire Authority members. This review follows the governance changes that were agreed by the Fire Authority in June 2019.

Once the task and finish group has completed its review, an extraordinary meeting of the Committee will be called to consider any proposed changes to the Committee’s terms of reference and delegations. Any recommendations arising from the review will then be taken forward to the Fire Authority’s Annual Meeting in June 2020, for ratification.

For information

07

Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 7, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee.

Attachment	Size
7- Review of Member Role Descriptions	213.72 KB

For decision

08

Service Targets for Integrated Risk Management Plan Extension 2020/21

This report, attached marked 8, summarises performance against Service Targets for the period 2015 - 2020 and proposes Service Targets for 2020/21 (extension year).

Attachment	Size
8 - Service Targets for Integrated Risk Management Plan Extension 2020//21	143.38 KB

For decision

09

Gender Pay Gap Report

This report, attached marked 9, explains Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Information Regulations 2017) to publish an annual Gender Pay Gap report and provides the associated details.

Attachment	Size
9 - Gender Pay Gap Report	186.63 KB

For information

10

People Strategy End of Year Report

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the changes that have been made to the People Strategy.

Attachment	Size
10 - People Strategy End of Year Report	100.25 KB

For information

11

Progress on Implementation of the Equality Scheme Action Plan

This report, attached marked 11, updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2019 to February 2020.

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11 - Progress on Implementation of the Equality Scheme Action Plan	367.72 KB

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12

Equality Monitoring Statistics

This report, attached marked 12, provides Members with an overview of the Service's Equality Monitoring Statistics.

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12 - Equality Monitoring Statistics	161.23 KB

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13

Reasonable Adjustments Update

This report, attached marked 13, provides Members with an overview of the reasonable adjustments made to support employees in their work roles.

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13 - Reasonable Adjustments Update	116.43 KB

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14

Findings from 2019 Staff Survey

This report, attached marked 14, provides the Committee with an overview of the 2019 staff survey results, together with actions taken and recommendations going forward.

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14 - Findings from 2019 Staff Survey	1.59 MB

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15

Update on Apprenticeship Levy Spend 2019

This report, attached marked 15, provides an update on the apprenticeships funded through the levy, since the update report in September 2018.

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15 - Update on Apprenticeship Levy Spend 2019	81.82 KB

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30 January 2020

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:09

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 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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 18 November 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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4 - Strategy and Resources Minutes 18 November 2019	152.1 KB

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05

Financial Performance to December 2019

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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5 - Financial Performance to December 2019	1.22 MB

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06

Revisions to the 2020/21 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 6, presents a final revenue budget package for 2020/21 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

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6 - Revisions to the 2020/21 Revenue Budget	99.83 KB

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07

Capital Programmes 2020/21 to 2024/25, Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy

This report, attached marked 7, presents the capital programmes for 2020/21 to 2024/25, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Please note that Appendices B and C to this report (Paper 12) will be considered in the closed part of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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7 - Capital Programmes 2020/21 to 2014/25, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy	434.33 KB

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08

Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

This report, attached marked 8, undertakes a full analysis of reserves, provides an assurance on the adequacy of reserves, and gives an assurance on the robustness of the budget.

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8 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget	487.26 KB

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09

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 9, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Please note that Appendix B to the report (Paper 13) will be considered in the closed session of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under Paragraph 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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9 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance	179.92 KB

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10

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group from October 2018 to October 2019.

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10 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update	160.53 KB

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11

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 it involves 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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12

Capital Programmes 2020/21 to 2024/25, Treasury Managment Statement and Capital Strategy (Paragraph 3)

This paper - Capital Programme from 2020/21, attached marked 12, is the Appendix to report 7 - Capital Programmes 2020/21 to 2024/25, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy - which contains exempt information.

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13

Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive the second part of the Appendix to report 9 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 13, which contains exempt information.

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