Strategy and Resources

Strategy and Resources Committee

12 September 2019

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 14 March 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 14 March 201993.56 KB
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05 Committee Constitution and Training

This report, attached marked 5, brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to 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.

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PDF icon 5 - Committee Constitution and Training188.26 KB
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06 Committee Workplan

This report, attached marked 6, puts forward an amended version of the Strategy and Resources Committee 2019/20 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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PDF icon 6 - Committee Work Plan208.91 KB
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07 Financial Performance to July 2019

This report, attached marked 7, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

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PDF icon 7 - Financial Performance to July 20191.2 MB
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08 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 8, 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.

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PDF icon 8 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance171.62 KB
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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.

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10 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix B to report 8 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 10, which contains exempt information.

 

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18 November 2019

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 12 September 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 12 September 2019146.87 KB
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05 People Strategy Update Report

This report, attached marked 5, provides an update on the progress that has been made against the objectives within the People Strategy.

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PDF icon 5 - People Strategy Update Report102.99 KB
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06 Update on Occupational Health Provision

This report, attached marked 6, gives an update on the Occupational Health (OH) service supplied to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service by the current providers, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, McClelland Centre (University of Worcester) and Shropshire Council (Occupational Health Physician).

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PDF icon 6 - Update on Occupational Health Provision316.32 KB
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07 Financial Performance to September 2019, including Annual Treasury Review 2018/19 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2019/20

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 2018/19 and the mid-year treasury review 2019/20.

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PDF icon 7 - Financial Performance to September 2019, including Annual Treasury Review 2018/19 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2019/201.27 MB
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08 2020/21 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 2019.

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PDF icon 8 - 2020/21 and Later Years Revenue and Cappital Budgets187.15 KB
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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.

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PDF icon 9 - Reserves and Funds146.81 KB
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14 March 2019

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 31 January 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 31 January 2019163.43 KB
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05 Committee Work Plan 2019/20

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2018/19 Work Plan and puts forward a 2019/20 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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PDF icon 5 - Committtee Work Plan 2019/20293.78 KB
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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.

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PDF icon 6 - Committee Terms of Reference348.66 KB
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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 and for the Chair of hte Strategy and Planning Members' Working Group.

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PDF icon 7 - Review of Member Role Descriptions490.5 KB
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08 Financial Performance to February 2019

This report, to follow marked 8, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

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PDF icon 8 - Financial Performance to December 2018239.88 KB
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09 Service Targets 2019/20

This report, attached marked 9, presents the proposed Service Targets for 2019/20.

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PDF icon 9 - Service Targets 2019/20160.55 KB
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31 January 2019

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.

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 8 November 2018, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 8 November 2018228.12 KB
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05 Revisions to the 2019/20 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 5, presents a final revenue budget package for 2019/20 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

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PDF icon 5 - Revisions to the 2019/20 Revenue Budget255.49 KB
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06 Capital Programme 2019/20 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines

This report, to follow marked 6, presents the capital programmes for 2019/20 to 2022/23, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Please note that the appendix to this report (paper 10) 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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PDF icon 6 - Capital Programmes 2019/20 to 2023/24, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Stategy777.03 KB
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07 Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

This report, attached marked 7, 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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PDF icon 7 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget1013.95 KB
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08 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 8, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade 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.

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PDF icon 8 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance275.9 KB
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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 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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10 Capitla Programmes 2019/20 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines (Paragraph 3)

This paper - Capital Programme from 2019/20, to follow marked 10 is the Appendix to report 6 – Capital Programmes 2019/20 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines.

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11 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive the second part of the Appendix to report 8 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 11, which contains exempt information.

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18 September 2018

Meeting rearranged from 6 September 2018

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 15 March 2018, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 15 March 2018136.81 KB
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05 Committee Constitution and Training

This report, atached 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.

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PDF icon 5 - Committee Constitution and Training339.99 KB
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06 Financial Performance to July 2018

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

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PDF icon 6 - Financial Performance to July 2018769.95 KB
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07 Fire Alliance Strategic Plan

This report, attached marked 7, presents a plan to create a strategic alliance between Shropshire and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Services.

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PDF icon 7 - Fire Alliance Strategic Plan3.28 MB
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08 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 8, provides an overview of all of 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.

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PDF icon 8 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance281.32 KB
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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 maintainin 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.

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10 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix B to report 8 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 10, which contains exempt information.

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8 November 2018

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 18 September 2018, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 4 - Minutes234.77 KB
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05 Financial Performanc to September 2018, including Annual Treasury Review 2017/18 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2018/19

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 2017/18 and the mid-year treasury review 2018/19.

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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to September 2018 279.95 KB
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06 2019/20 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 2018.

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PDF icon 6 - 2019/20 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets473.4 KB
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07 Provisions, 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 provisions, reserves and funds.

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PDF icon 7 - Provisions, Reserves and Funds Nov 2018261.62 KB
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15 March 2018

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded taht 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 1 February 2018, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 1 February 2018179.59 KB
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05 Committee Work Plan 2018/19

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2017/18 Work Plan and puts forward a 2018/19 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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PDF icon 5 - Committee Work Plan 2018/19293.34 KB
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06 Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 6, proposes some minor amendments to the Terms of Reference of the Strategy and Resources Committee for consideration and recommendation to the Fire Authority, following the annual review conducted by officers.

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PDF icon 6 - Strategy and Resources Committee Terms of Reference357.72 KB
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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 and for the Chair of the Strategy and Planning Working Group.

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PDF icon 7 - Review of Member Role Descriptions488.74 KB
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08 Service Targets 2018/19

This report, attached marked 8, presents the proposed Service Targets for 20181/19.

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PDF icon 8 - Service Targets 2018/19159.6 KB
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09 Update on Collaboration and Potential Opportunities for Closer Working with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

This report, attached marked 9, seeks approval to examine formalised collaborative working options with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to provide long-term capacity and resilience for both organisations.

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PDF icon 9 - Update on Collaboration and Potential Opportunities for Closer Working with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service199.71 KB
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1 February 2018

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.

 

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 9 November 2017, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Non-Exempt Minutes 9 November 2017247.18 KB
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05 Financial Performance to December 2017

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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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to December 2017242.19 KB
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06 Revisions to the 2018/19 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 6, presents a final revenue budget package for 2018/19 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

 

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PDF icon 6 - Revisions to the 2018-19 Revenue Budget388.18 KB
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07 Capital Programmes 2018/19 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines

This report, attached marked 7, presents the capital programmes for 2018/19 to 2022/23, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Please note that the appendix 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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PDF icon 07 - Capital Programmes 2018/19 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines351.75 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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PDF icon 8 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget275.89 KB
PDF icon 8 - Appendix to report602.8 KB
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09 Officers Car Capital Purchase and Fleet Environmental Improvements

This report, attached marked 9, requests members to consider the establishment of a capital scheme to enable the future purchase and ownership of officers’ cars in place of the current leasing arrangement.  The report also requests that members consider additional funding for the introduction of a number of hybrid and electric vehicles in to the fleet.

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PDF icon 9 - Officers Car Capital Purchase and Fleet Environmental Improvements174.86 KB
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10 National Framework Consultation

This report, attached marked 10, asks the Committee to consider and make recommendations to the Fire Authority on the Service’s response to the National Framework Consultation.

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PDF icon 10 - National Framework Consultation119.9 KB
PDF icon 10 - Appendix to report267.96 KB
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11 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 11, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Please note that Appendix B to the report (paper 14) 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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PDF icon 11 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance117.5 KB
PDF icon 11 - Appendix to report32.8 KB
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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 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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13 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 13, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 9 November 2017, and that they be signed as a correct record.

 

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14 Capital Programmes 2018/19 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines

This paper - Capital Programme from 2018/19, attached marked 14, is the Appendix to report 7 – Capital Programmes 2018/19 to 2022/23 and Prudential Guidelines.

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15 Officers Car Capital Purchase and Fleet Environmental Improvements

The Committee is asked to receive the Appendix to report 9 – Officers Car Capital Purchase and Fleet Environmental Improvements, attached marked 15, which contains exempt information.

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16 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive the second part of the Appendix to report 10 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 16, which contains exempt information.

 

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9 November 2017

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 7 September 2017, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 7 September 2017180.62 KB
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05 Financial Performance to September 2017, inlcuding Annual Treasury Review 2016/17 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2017/18

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 2016/17 and the mid-year treasury review 2017/18.

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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to September 2017, including Annual Treasury Review 2016/17 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2017/18261.21 KB
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06 2017/18 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 2017.

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PDF icon 6 - 2017/18 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets338.92 KB
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07 Provisions, 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 provisions, reserves and funds.

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PDF icon 7 - Provisions, Reserves and Funds212.23 KB
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08 'Rank to Role' Dispute

This report, attached marked 8, informs members of the ongoing dispute between the Service and the Fire Brigades Union, relating to the 'Rank to Role' process, and presents options for consideration by the Fire Authority for settling the dispute.

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PDF icon 8 - 'Rank to Role' Dispute301.37 KB
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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.

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10 Capital Funding Scheme - Breathing Apparatus Communications Equipment Upgrade (Paragraph 3)

This report, attached marked 10, informs Members of the findings from a review, commissioned by the Service, to analyse the effectiveness of its current Breathing Apparatus Communications Equipment.  The report requests a Capital Scheme is established to implement the changes identified as a result of the review's findings.

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