12 November 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 23 September 2009, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-281-03-Minutes-S-and-R-23-September-2009.pdf	36.48 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

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

For information

05

2010/11 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report brings together the elements of the budget as set out in the reports that follow, and seeks the Committee's approval for a budget outline to be recommended to the Authority in December.

5a. Base Budget plus Committed Change
This report shows the latest position on the base budget plus committed change, following budget reviews by heads of department.

5b. Pay and Prices Assumptions
This report sets out the possible provision to be made for pay and price inflation in 20010/11 and later years.

5c. Service Development Proposals
This report presents desirable service developments for 2010/11.

5d. Efficiencies 2010/11 and Forward Budgets
This report looks at progress in identifying efficiencies for the period 2010/11 to 2014/15.

5e. Capital Programme 2010/11 to 2014/15
This report sets out the current schemes put forward for inclusion in the next five years' budgets. It then sets out the potential revenue consequences, subject to project appraisals and a review of financing possibilities.

5f. Provisions, Reserves and Funds
This report sets out the issues which the Fire Authority will need to consider as part of its annual review of provisions, reserves and funds.

Attachment	Size
pdf-283-05-2010-11-Later-Years-Revenue-Capital-Budgets.pdf	34.94 KB
pdf-283-05a-Base-Budget-plus-Committed-Change-Oct-09.pdf	23.1 KB
pdf-283-05b-Pay-and-Prices-Assumptions-o9.pdf	28.08 KB
pdf-283-05b-Appendix-Pay-Award-and-Prices-o9.pdf	8.79 KB
pdf-283-05c-Service-Development-Proposals.pdf	30.59 KB
pdf-283-05d-Efficiencies.pdf	24.11 KB
pdf-283-05e-Capital-Programme-2010-11-to-2012-13.pdf	26.46 KB
pdf-283-05e-Appendix-Capital-Programme09.pdf	22.05 KB
pdf-283-05f-Provision-Reserves-and-Funds-Nov-o9.pdf	39.17 KB
pdf-283-05f-Appendix-Build-up-of-General-Reserve-2008-09.pdf	13.05 KB

For information

06

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

Attachment	Size
pdf-284-06-Capital-Update-on-Finance-and-Activity.pdf	20.75 KB
pdf-284-06-Appendix-Capital-Update.pdf	17.96 KB

For information

07

Financial Performance to September 2009

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

Attachment	Size
pdf-285-07-Financial-Performance-to-Sept-09.pdf	70.37 KB
pdf-285-07-Appendix-A.pdf	11.97 KB
pdf-285-07-Appendix-B.pdf	10.48 KB

For information

23 September 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year

For information

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year

For information

03 Apologies for Absence For information

04

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

05

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 May 2009, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-267-2009-09-23-05-non-exempt-minutes-21-may-2009.pdf	49.52 KB

For decision

06

Public Questions

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

For information

07

Financial Planning Strategy

This report seeks the Committee's approval to submit recommendations to the Fire Authority, firstly on the role of the Integrated Risk Management Planning (IRMP) Working Group in formulating financial service strategy, and secondly on the work programme for service financial planning leading to budget proposals in December.

Attachment	Size
pdf-269-2009-09-23-07-financial-planning-strategy.pdf	171.28 KB

For decision

08

Response to Consultation on 'Consolidation of Council Tax Demand Notice Regulations including Efficiency Information'

This report proposes responses to a Communities and Local Government consultation on Council Tax (Demand Notices) (England) Regulations to be issued in 2009.

Attachment	Size
pdf-270-2009-09-23-08-response-to-consultation.pdf	46.55 KB

For decision

09

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Attachment	Size
pdf-271-2009-09-23-09-capital-update-on-activity-and-finance.pdf	93.1 KB

For decision

10

Financial Performance to July 2009, including the Annual Treasury Report 2008/09

This report provides information on the financial performance of the service to date, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
pdf-272-2009-09-23-10-financial-performance.pdf	84.07 KB

For decision

11

Use of Capital 2009

This report advises of capital investment made over the last 3 years and the benefits which have been obtained from this investment.

Attachment	Size
pdf-273-2009-09-23-11-use-of-capital-2009.pdf	85.95 KB

For information

12

Asset Stewardship Report

This report advises the Strategy and Resources Committee of the current condition of assets owned by the Authority and changes which have occurred in the financial year 2008/09. This is a summary of information previously provided in the form of budget working papers, capital appraisals and capital budget reports, together with additional information.

Attachment	Size
pdf-274-2009-09-23-12-asset-stewardship-report.pdf	92.33 KB

For information

13

Response to consultation on Fire and Resilience Programme in-Service Management

This report outlines the response to the above consultation document.

Attachment	Size
pdf-275-2009-09-23-13-response-to-consultation-on-fire-and-resilience-programme.pdf	51.94 KB

For information

14

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee's Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority's management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Annual Summary Report, received by the Fire Authority at its meeting in July 2009.

Attachment	Size
pdf-276-2009-09-23-14-corporate-risk-management-summary.pdf	149.09 KB

For information

15

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraph 4.

For information

16

Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempted Information

The Committee will have received an open session report, which summarised its current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements that one, as it contains information that is exempt from publication by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A. Attached marked 16. For information.

For information

21 May 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Eade.

For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 5 March 2009, and that they be signed as a correct record

Attachment	Size
pdf-253-2009-05-21-03-minutes-5-march-2009.pdf	39.47 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

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

For information

05

Medium Term Financial Plan 2009/10 to 2013/14

The Chief Fire Officer will give a presentation on the Medium Term Financial Plan 2009/10 to 2013/14. A copy of the presentation slides will be circulated at the meeting. For decision.

For information

06

Integrated Strategic Planning Process 2010/11: Financial Issues

This report considers the service and financial planning process in order to make recommendations to the Fire Authority in July 2009.

Attachment	Size
pdf-256-2009-05-21-06-integrated-strategic-planning-process-2010-11-financial-issues.pdf	79.07 KB

For decision

07

Committee Terms of Reference

This report proposes amendments to the terms of reference of the Strategy and Resources Committee, following a review by officers, for recommendation to the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
pdf-257-2009-05-21-07-committee-terms-of-reference.pdf	59.94 KB

For decision

08

Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

This report seeks to establish Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee.

Attachment	Size
pdf-258-2009-05-21-08-role-descriptions-for-committee-chair-and-vice-chair.pdf	105.8 KB

For decision

09

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

Attachment	Size
pdf-259-2009-05-21-09-capital-update-on-activity-and-finance.pdf	58.58 KB

For information

10

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee's Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority's management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Summary Report, received by this committee at its meeting in January 2009.

Attachment	Size
pdf-260-2009-05-21-10-corporate-risk-management-summary.pdf	123.89 KB

For information

11

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraph 4.

For information

12

Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempted Information

The Committee will have received an open session report, which summarised its current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements that one, as it contains information that is exempt from publication by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A. Attached marked 12. For information.

For information

05 March 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 January 2009, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-242-2009-03-05-03-minutes-22-january-2009.pdf	42.75 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

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

For information

05

Fire and Rescue Performance Assessment 2007/08 - Overview and Outcomes

This report provides Members with a summary overview of the Fire and Rescue Performance Assessment 2007/08 (introduced by the Audit Commission in 2006), together with the recently published performance results in respect of this and other English Fire and Rescue Authorities.

Attachment	Size
pdf-244-2009-03-05-05-fire-and-rescue-performance-assessment-2007-08-overview-and-outcomes.pdf	1.26 MB

For information

06

Medium Term Financial Plan 2009/10 to 2011/12

This report proposes to Members of the Committee a structure for the latest development of the Fire Authority's Medium Term Financial Plan.

Attachment	Size
pdf-245-2009-03-05-06-medium-term-financial-plan-2009-10-to-2011-12.pdf	29.42 KB

For decision

07

Fire Authority Corporate Plan 2009/10

This report seeks Member approval of the proposed contents and layout of the Fire Authority's Corporate Plan 2009/10.

Attachment	Size
pdf-246-2009-03-05-07-fire-authority-corporate-plan-2009-10.pdf	462.15 KB

For decision

08

Target Setting 2009/10, 2010/11 and 2011/12

This report explains the process, which will enable Members to review and set challenging and realistic targets for 2009/10 and subsequent years, where appropriate.

Attachment	Size
pdf-247-2009-03-05-08-target-setting-2009-10-2010-11-and-2011-12.pdf	111.29 KB

For decision

09

Treasury Management Practices

The report seeks Members' confirmation of the Main Principles of Treasury Management Practices and reports on developments in investment strategy.

Attachment	Size
pdf-248-2009-03-05-09-treasury-management-practices.pdf	87.86 KB

For decision

10

Financial Performance to January 2009

This report provides information on the financial performance of the Service to the end of January 2009, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
pdf-249-2009-03-05-10-financial-performance-to-january-2009.pdf	759.82 KB

For decision

11

Strategy and Resources Committee Work Plan 2009-10

This report seeks to establish a Work Plan for the Strategy and Resources Committee for the year April 2009 to March 2010.

Attachment	Size
pdf-250-2009-03-05-11-strategy-and-resources-committee-work-plan.pdf	71.64 KB

For decision

22 January 2009

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 13 November 2008, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-227-2009-01-22-03-strategy-and-resources-minutes-13-november-2008.pdf	42.35 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

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

For information

05

Financial Performance to November 2008

This report provides information on the financial performance of the service to date, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
pdf-229-2009-01-22-05-financial-performance-to-november-2008.pdf	770.41 KB

For decision

06

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

Attachment	Size
pdf-230-2009-01-22-06-capital-update-on-activity-and-finance.pdf	50.14 KB

For decision

07

Fire Authority Improvement Priorities 2009/10

This report provides members with the opportunity to comment on the Draft 2009/10 Improvement Priorities.

Attachment	Size
pdf-231-2009-01-22-07-fire-authority-improvement-priorities-2009-10.pdf	69.39 KB

For information

08

Budget Strategy 2009/10 to 2012/13 Consultation Presentation and Feedback from Public Scrutiny Panels

8a. The Chief Fire Officer will give a presentation on the Budget Strategy 2009/10 and 2012/13 Consultation. Copies of the presentation slides will be tabled to the meeting. For information.

8b. Feedback on the strategy from the Fire Authority's Public Scrutiny Panels, collated by Opinion Research Services (ORS), will also be presented. Copies of those presentation slides will also be tabled to the meeting. For information.

For information

09

Adequacy of Provisions and Reserves and Robustness of Budget

This report undertakes the full analysis of Reserves and Provisions as agreed by the Fire Authority in December 2008; examines reserves to see if funds could be transferred to the capital reserve; provides an assurance on the adequacy of reserves and provisions; and gives an assurance on the robustness of the budget.

Attachment	Size
pdf-233-2009-01-22-09-adequacy-of-provisions-and-reserves-and-robustness-of-budget.pdf	61.82 KB

For decision

10

Shrewsbury Refurbishment

This report updates the Strategy and Resources Committee on progress with proposals to refurbish the St Michael's Street site at Shrewsbury and seeks guidance on the Committee's preferred option for further development.

Attachment	Size
pdf-234-2009-01-22-10-shrewsbury-refurbishment.pdf	27.03 KB
pdf-234-2009-02-11-10-tabled-document-shrewsbury-refurbishment.pdf	28.42 KB

For information

11

Capital Programmes 2009/10 to 2013/14 and Prudential Guidelines

This report presents the capital programmes for 2009/10 to 2013/14, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Attachment	Size
pdf-235-2009-01-22-11-capital-programme-2009-10-to-2013-14-and-prudential-guidelines.pdf	411.49 KB

For decision

12

Revisions to the Budget and Final Budget Plan

The report develops a final revenue budget package for consideration by the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

Attachment	Size
pdf-236-2009-01-22-12-revisions-to-the-budget-and-final-budget-plan.pdf	30.1 KB

For decision

13

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee's Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority's management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Summary Report, received by this committee at its meeting in November 2008.

Attachment	Size
pdf-237-2009-01-22-13-corporate-risk-management-summary.pdf	127.03 KB

For information

14

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraph 4.

For information

15

Corporate Risk Management Summary

Exempted Information - (Paragraph 4)
The Committee will have received an open session report, which summarised its current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements that one, as it contains information that is exempt from publication by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A. For information.

For information

06 March 2008

Updated

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 24 January 2008, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-63-2008-03-06-03-minutes.pdf	55.28 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

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

For information

05

Medium Term Financial Plan 2008/09 to 2011/12

This report proposes to Members of the Committee a structure for the latest development of the Fire Authority's Medium Term Financial Plan.

Attachment	Size
pdf-65-2008-03-06-05-medium-term-financial-plan-2008-09-to-2011-12.pdf	185.53 KB

For decision

06

Fire Authority Corporate Plan 2008/09

This report seeks Member approval of the proposed contents and layout of the Fire Authority's Corporate Plan 2008/09.

Attachment	Size
pdf-66-2008-03-06-06-fire-authority-corporate-plan-2008-09.pdf	375.18 KB

For decision

06

Target Setting 2008/09 to 2010/11

This report explains the process, which will enable Members to review and set challenging and realistic targets for 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11.

Attachment	Size
pdf-67-2008-03-06-06a-target-setting-2008-09-to-2010-11.pdf	105.06 KB

For decision

07

Treasury Management Practices

The report seeks Members' approval to the updated Main Principles of Treasury Management Practices. It also reviews the current arrangements for Treasury Management.

Attachment	Size
pdf-68-2008-03-06-07-treasury-management-practices.pdf	88.34 KB

For decision

08

Annual Governance Statement

This report informs Members of the process that will be put in place to ensure that the Fire Authority's Annual Governance Statement is ready for inclusion in the Final Accounts for 2007/08.

Attachment	Size
pdf-69-2008-03-06-08-annual-governance-statement.pdf	30.21 KB

For information

09

Efficiencies 2007/08 and Forward Years

This report monitors the level of efficiencies achieved to date and sets out the current plans for further efficiency gains in 2008/09 to 2010/11.

Attachment	Size
pdf-70-2008-03-06-09-efficiencies-2007-08-and-forward-years.pdf	65.88 KB

For information

13 November 2008

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Eade.

For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 18 September 2008, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-216-2008-11-13-03-minutes-18-september-2008.pdf	40.24 KB

For decision

04

Public Questions

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

For information

05

Financial Performance to September 2008

This report provides information on the financial performance of the service to date, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
pdf-218-2008-11-13-05-financial-performance-to-september-2008.pdf	412.69 KB

For decision

06

2009/10 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This paper brings together the elements of the budget as set out in the papers that follow, and seeks the Committee's approval for a budget outline to be recommended to the Fire Authority in December 2008.
6a. Base Budget plus Committed Change. This report shows the latest position on the base budget plus committed change, following budget reviews by heads of department.
6b. Pay and Prices Assumptions. The report sets out the possible provision to be made for pay and price inflation in 2009/10 and later years.
6c. Efficiencies 2009/10 and Forward Budgets. This report looks at the implications for setting efficiency budgets in 2009/10 to 2013/14.
6d. Service Developments 2009/10. This report informs members of service developments (growth) that has been identified by officers for inclusion within the 2009/10 budget.
6e. 'What If' and Integrated Risk Management Plan Update. The Chief Fire Officer will give a presentation updating the current 'what if' plan as described in the Medium Term Financial Plan. The presentation will include early proposals for improving service delivery, which will shortly be considered by the Integrated Risk Management Planning Members Working Group. For approval.
6f. Capital Programme 2009/10 to 2013/14. This report sets out the current schemes put forward for inclusion in the next five years' budgets. It then sets out the potential revenue consequences, subject to project appraisals and a review of financing possibilities.
6g. Provisions, Reserves and Funds. This report sets out the issues which the Fire Authority will need to consider as part of its annual review of provisions, reserves and funds.

Attachment	Size
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06-2009-10-and-later-years-revenue-and-capital-budgets.pdf	32.57 KB
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06a-base-budget-plus-committed-change.pdf	25.63 KB
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06b-pay-and-prices-assumptions.pdf	567.23 KB
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06c-efficiencies-2009-10-and-forward-budgets.pdf	24.89 KB
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06d-service-developments-2009-10.pdf	31.71 KB
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06f-capital-programme-2009-10-to-2013-14.pdf	392.49 KB
pdf-219-2008-11-13-06g-provisions-reserves-and-funds.pdf	67.04 KB

For information

07

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Attachment	Size
pdf-220-2008-11-13-07-capital-update-on-activity-and-finance.pdf	414.68 KB

For information

08

Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2008-11

This report advises Members of the Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2008-11, and the actions / plans being undertaken by officers to address the Framework's requirements.

Attachment	Size
pdf-221-2008-11-13-08-fire-and-rescue-service-national-framework-2008-11.pdf	156.49 KB

For information

09

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee's Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority's management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Annual Summary Report, received by the Fire Authority at its meeting in July 2008.

Attachment	Size
pdf-222-2008-11-13-09-corporate-risk-management-summary.pdf	128.24 KB

For information

10

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12(A) to the Act, by virtue of Paragraph 4.

For information

11

Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempted Information (Paragraph 4)

The Committee will have received an open session report, which summarised its current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements that one, as it contains information that is exempt from publication by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A. For information.

For information

18 September 2008

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

02

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

03

Apologies for Absence

For information

04

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

For information

05

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 May 2008, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-199-2008-09-18-05-minutes-22-may-2008.pdf	34.35 KB

For decision

06

Public Questions

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

For information

07

Financial Planning Strategy 2009/10

The Authority agreed that officers use July, August and September to review budgets, including capital schemes, efficiencies and budget pressures, in order to lead to a progress report to Strategy and Resources Committee on 18 September 2008. This initial planning paper sets out the broad main issues and is intended to focus attention on the key planning issues that must be addressed.

Attachment	Size
pdf-201-2008-09-18-07-financial-planning-strrategy-2009-10.pdf	67.1 KB

For decision

08

Financial Performance to August 2008

This report provides information on the financial performance of the service to date, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
pdf-202-2008-09-18-08-financial-performance-to-august-2008.pdf	56.62 KB

For decision

09

Capital Update on Activity and Finance

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of all the capital schemes within the Brigade and their current status.

Attachment	Size
pdf-203-2008-09-18-09-capital-update-on-activity-and-finance.pdf	68.15 KB

For information

10

Annual Treasury Report 2007/08

This report informs Members of the treasury activities for 2007/08, as required by the Code of Practice on Treasury Management.

Attachment	Size
pdf-204-2008-09-18-10-annual-treasury-report-2007-08.pdf	417.97 KB

For information

11

Audit Commission Value For Money Profile Tool 2008

This report provides Members with details of a 'value for money profile tool' recently provided by the Audit Commission to support their auditors in undertaking this years 'use of resources' and 'direction of travel' audits which form important parts of the fire and rescue performance assessment for 2008.

Attachment	Size
pdf-205-2008-09-18-11-audit-commission-value-for-money-profile-tool.pdf	1.31 MB

For decision

12

Audit Commission Performance Information Profile Tool 2008

This report provides Members with details of a 'performance information profile tool' recently provided by the Audit Commission to support their auditors in undertaking this year's Direction of Travel audit which forms part of the fire and rescue performance assessment for 2008/09.

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pdf-206-2008-09-18-12-audit-commission-performance-information-profile-tool.pdf	249.78 KB

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13

Integrated Risk Management Planning

13a. Review of Strategic Integrated Risk Management Planning. This report summarises the benefits the Fire Authority has been able to achieve through the introduction of Integrated Risk Management Planning.
13b. Integrated Risk Management Planning Research Report. This report informs Members about the recent publication of a Communities and Local Government report that looks at the connection between fire risk and the socio-demographic make-up of the population covered by a Fire and Rescue Service. It also discusses how this variation in risk could be used to develop future benchmarking targets for both internal and external purposes.

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pdf-207-2008-09-18-13a-review-of-integrated-strategic-risk-management-planning.pdf	59.07 KB
pdf-207-2008-09-18-13b-integrated-risk-management-planning-research-report.pdf	147.46 KB

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14

Update on FiReControl Business Case

This report informs Members about the contents of the recently published FiReControl Business Case (Regional Annex). It outlines the issues identified in the Business Case and sets out the cost and strategy impact described in the publication.

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pdf-208-2008-09-18-14-update-on-firecontrol-business-case.pdf	3.92 MB

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15

Wellington Fire Station Co-location with TCAT

This report is to update the Strategy and Resources Committee on progress with proposals to co-locate Wellington Fire Station in to the new college planned by Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT).

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pdf-209-2008-09-18-15-wellington-fire-station-co-location-with-tcat.pdf	32.8 KB

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16

Station Training Facilities

This report is to update the Strategy and Resources Committee on progress with the provision of training facilities at stations and to request additional capital funding for future years.

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pdf-210-2008-09-18-16-station-training-facilities.pdf	408.28 KB

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17

Use of Capital 2008

This report advises the Strategy and Resources Committee of capital investment made over the last 3 years and the benefits which have been obtained from this investment.

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pdf-211-2008-09-18-17-use-of-capital-2008.pdf	68.19 KB

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18

Asset Stewardship Report 2008

This report advises the Strategy and Resources Committee of the current condition of assets owned by the Authority and changes which have occurred in the financial year 2007/08. This is a summary of information previously provided in the form of budget working papers, capital appraisals and capital budget reports, together with additional information.

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pdf-212-2008-09-18-18-asset-stewardship-report-2008.pdf	68.77 KB

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19

Funding for the Organisational Development Centre and Fire Gateway Services 2008/09

This report informs Members of a letter received from the Interim Director of the Fire and Resilience Directorate of Communities and Local Government regarding funding for the Organisational Development Centre and Fire Gateway in 2008/09. The report also advises Members of a response made by the Chief Fire Officer to the Interim Director requesting further details.

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pdf-213-2008-09-18-19-funding-for-the-organisational-development-centre-and-fire-gateway-service-2008-09.pdf	1.6 MB

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22 May 2008

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Box.

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02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

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03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 6 March 2008, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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pdf-90-2008-05-22-03-minutes.pdf	35.44 KB

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04

Public Questions

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

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05

Medium Term Financial Plan

Following on from the report, which was agreed at the March 2008 meeting of the Strategy and Resources Committee, the Chief Fire Officer and the Treasurer will give a brief presentation outlining progress on the Medium
Term Financial Plan. For information

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06

Annual Governance Statement

This report sets out the draft Annual Governance Statement to be included in the Final Accounts for 2007/08.

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pdf-87-2008-05-22-06-annual-governance-statement.pdf	89.96 KB

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07

A Centre of Excellence for the Fire and Rescue Service in England - Consultation Responses

This report informs Members of the outcomes of a consultation exercise undertaken by Government concerning the development of a Centre of Excellence for the Fire and Rescue Service in England.

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pdf-88-2008-05-22-07-a-centre-of-excellence-for-the-fire-service-in-england-consultation-responses.pdf	416.1 KB

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08

Fire and Rescue Authority Mutual Limited

This report informs members of the recent court judgment made in relation to the Local Authority Mutual insurance company, its impact on the Fire Authority Mutual insurance company, and the Fire Authority's position on this matter.

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pdf-84-2008-05-22-08-fire-and-rescue-authority-mutual-limited.pdf	30.06 KB

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09

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee's Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority's management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Summary Report, received by this committee at its meeting in January 2008.

Attachment	Size
pdf-83-2008-05-22-09-corporate-risk-management-summary.pdf	91.07 KB

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10

Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraph 4 - information relating to any labour relations negotiations with employees.

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11

Corporate Risk Management - Exempted Information (Paragraph 4)

The Committee will have received an open session report, which summarised the Fire Authority's current exposure to corporate risk. This report, supplements that one, as it contains information, which is exempt from publication by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A.
Attached marked 11. For information

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24 January 2008

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

02

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting room before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

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03

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 15 November 2007, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-42-2008-01-24-03 - S-R Minutes 15-11-07.pdf	43.35 KB

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04

Public Questions

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

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05

Budget Strategy 2008/09 to 2011/12 Consultation Presentation and Feedback from Public Scrutiny Panels

The Chief Fire Officer will give a presentation on the Budget Strategy 2008/09 to 2011/12 Consultation. Copies of the presentation slides are attached marked 5a.

Feedback on the strategy from the Fire Authority's Public Scrutiny Panels, collated by Opinion Research Services (ORS), will also be presented. Copies of those presentation slides will follow marked 5b. For information

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pdf-41-2008-01-24-05a - SWFA Precept 2008 to 2011FINAL.pdf	616.23 KB

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06

Capital Programmes 2007/08 to 2010/11 and Prudential Guidelines

This report monitors capital spending in the current year and presents the capital programmes for 2008/09 to 2010/11, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

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pdf-39-2008-01-24-06 - Capital Programme.pdf	117.95 KB

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07

Revisions to the Budget and Final Budget Plan

This report develops a final revenue budget package for consideration by the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information and public consultation.

Attachment	Size
pdf-38-2008-01-24-07 - Revisions to the Budget and Final Budget Plan.pdf	37.91 KB

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08

Robustness of Budget and Adequacy of Financial Reserves

This report addresses the issue of the robustness of the budget package set out in the previous reports, and examines the adequacy of reserves and provisions.

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pdf-36-2008-01-24-08 - Robustness of Budget and Adequacy of Reserves.pdf	36.88 KB

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09 Consultation Responses For information

09

Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2008-11 Consultation Document - Draft Response

This report sets out a proposed response on behalf of the Fire Authority to the recently issued Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2008-11.

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pdf-35-2008-01-24-09a - Fire and Rescue Service National Framework Consultation - draft response.pdf	627.8 KB

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09

Response to the Fire and Rescue Service Equality and Diversity Strategy 2008-2018 Consultation Document

This report provides a brief summary of the content of the draft Equality and Diversity Strategy for the Fire and Rescue Service, which is attached as an appendix, and details the proposed response from Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority to the questions set out within the consultation.

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pdf-34-2008-01-24-09b - Response to Equality and Diversity Strategy Consultation.pdf	639.6 KB

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09

A Centre of Excellence for the Fire and Rescue Service in England - Consultation

This report informs Members of a consultation exercise being undertaken by the Government concerning the development of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the Fire and Rescue Service in England. The report seeks approval for a response to the consultation and asks Members to consider various issues related to funding of the proposed CoE and interim arrangements.

Attachment	Size
pdf-33-2008-01-24-09c - Centre of Excellence - Consultation Response Report.pdf	2.89 MB

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10

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee's Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority's management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Summary Report, received by this committee at its meeting in October 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-32-2008-01-24-10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary.pdf	132.08 KB

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11

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraph 4.

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12

Corporate Risk Management Summary Exempt Information

The Fire Authority will have received an open session report, which summarised its current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements that one, as it contains information that is exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

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