Strategy and Resources

Strategy and Resources Committee

15 November 2007

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

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

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 2 October 2007, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-3-2007-11-15-03 - Minutes 2 October 2007.pdf	50.06 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

2008/09 to 2009/10 Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report brings together the various elements of the expenditure budgets and projections. It recommends them to the Fire Authority as the basis for its consideration of the budget on 19 December 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-5-2007-11-15-05 - 2008-09 to 2009-10 Revenue and Capital Budgets.pdf	33.57 KB

For decision

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.

Attachment	Size
pdf-6-2007-11-15-05a - Base Budget plus Committed Change.pdf	28.94 KB

For information

Pay and Prices Assumptions

This report sets out the possible additional provision to be made to the 2008/09 and subsequent years' budgets for pay and price changes not know at the time of fixing the budget.

Attachment	Size
pdf-7-2007-11-15-05b - Pay and Prices Assumptions.pdf	34.66 KB

For decision

Efficiencies 2007/08 and Forward Budgets

This report seeks the scrutiny and approval of the Committee to the backward and forward looking Annual Efficiency Statements (AES) for 2007/08. Although no longer required, by Government it is good practice to monitor progress.

It also looks at the implications for setting efficiency budgets in 2008/09 to 2010/11.

Attachment	Size
pdf-8-2007-11-15-05c - Efficiencies 2007-08 and Forward Budgets.pdf	31.4 KB

For decision

Capital Programme 2008/09 to 2010/11

This report sets out the current schemes put forward for inclusion in the next three years' budgets. It then sets out the potential revenue consequences, subject to project appraisals and a review of financing possibilities.

Attachment	Size
pdf-9-2007-11-15-05d - Capital Programme 2008-09 to 2010-11.pdf	38.2 KB

For decision

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-10-2007-11-15-05e - Provision-Reserves and Funds.pdf	74.62 KB

For decision

02 October 2007

Previously 20 September

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

03 Apologies for Absence For information

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

Non-Exempt Minutes

To agree the non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 24 May 2007, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-15-2007-10-02-05 - Minutes 24 May 2007.pdf	41.32 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

Integrated Strategic Planning Process - Service, Financial and Improvement Planning

This report outlines how the Service proposes to further integrate the Strategic Planning Process in order to align Service, Budget and Improvement Planning. The outcome of the proposals set out hereto will be two overarching integrated strategic documents - a forward looking 'Corporate Plan' and a backward facing performance report - 'Annual Report.'

Attachment	Size
pdf-17-2007-10-02-07 - Integrated Strategic Planning Process.pdf	58.88 KB

For decision

Budget Strategy 2008/09 - 2010/11

The report informs the Committee of the present position on budget planning and should be read in conjunction with the previous report on the agenda co-ordinating service and financial planning.

For information

Formula Grant Distribution Consultation Paper

The report seeks the approval of the Committee to making responses to the Government's Consultation Paper on various options fro the distribution of grant over the next three years.

Attachment	Size
pdf-19-2007-10-02-09 - Formula Grant Distribution consultation paper.pdf	401.33 KB

For decision

Audit Commission Value For Money Profile Tool

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 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-20-2007-10-02-10 - Audit Commission Value for Money Profile Tool.pdf	1016.8 KB

For decision

Audit Commission Performance Information Profile Tool

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 'use of resources' and 'direction of travel' audits which form important parts of the fire and rescue performance assessment for 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-21-2007-10-02-11 - Audit Commission Performance Information Profile Tool.pdf	256.28 KB

For decision

Budget Monitoring Process for 2007/08

This report outlines the proposed method of monitoring the revenue budget for 2007/08, to the Committee and to the Fire Authority

Attachment	Size
pdf-22-2007-10-02-12 - Budget Monitoring Process.pdf	34.1 KB

For information

Capital Schemes Progress 2006/07 and 2007/08

This report advises the Strategy and Resources Committee of the progress with schemes in the 2006/07 and 2007/08 capital programmes. It addresses the improvement idea, identified by the Member Champion for Asset Management and Procurement, that members should receive regular updates on the progress of capital schemes.

Attachment	Size
pdf-23-2007-10-02-13 - Capital Schemes Progress 2006-07 and 2007-08.pdf	47.71 KB

For information

Use of Capital

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

Attachment	Size
pdf-24-2007-10-02-14 - Use of Capital.pdf	62.88 KB

For information

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 2006/07. 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-25-2007-10-02-15 - Asset Stewardship Report 2007.pdf	28.46 KB

For information

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 Annual Summary Report, received by the Fire Authority at its meeting in July 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-26-2007-10-02-16 - Corporate Risk Management Summary.pdf	170.48 KB

For decision

Annual Treasury Report 2006/07

This report informs Members of the treasury activities for 2006/07, as required by the Code of Practice on Treasury Management.

Attachment	Size
pdf-27-2007-10-02-16a - Annual Treasury Report 200607.pdf	59.4 KB

For information

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 paragraphs 3 and 4.

For information

Exempt Minutes

To agree the exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting held on 24 May 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempted Information (Paragraphs 3 and 4)

The 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 the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A.

For information

Special Exemption from Standing Orders relating to Contracts (Paragraph 3)

This report advises Members of special exemptions from Standing Orders Relating to Contracts, which have been agreed by the Chief Fire Officer and the Treasurer, after consultation with the Chair of the Fire Authority.

Exemptions are requested in the form of a memorandum from the responsible officer to the Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer. These are then discussed at regular Chair's briefing sessions where the agreement, or otherwise, is noted and a copy of the memo placed on the Authorities contracts register. This paper includes information directly from the memoranda to enable members to consider the information on which the decision was taken.

For information

24 May 2007

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

Declarations of Interest

For information

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 8 March 2007, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-94-2007-05-24-03 - Minutes 8 March 2007.pdf	34.84 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

Service and Budget Planning

This report proposes a service and budget planning process, for approval by the Fire Authority on 18 July 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-96-2007-05-24-05 - Service and Budget Planning report.pdf	56.44 KB

For decision

Medium Term Financial Plan

Following on from the report, which was agreed at the March 2007 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.

Attachment	Size
pdf-97-2007-05-24-06 - Medium Term Financial Plan Presentation.pdf	1.05 MB

For information

CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) Statistics Analysis

The Integrated Risk Management Planning Manager will give a presentation providing an analysis of the CIPFA statistics.

Attachment	Size
pdf-98-2007-05-24-07 - CIPFA Statistics Analysis Presentation.pdf	758.11 KB
pdf-98-2007-05-24-07 - Tabled Document CIPFA Statistics Analysis.pdf	1.41 MB

For information

Regional Fire Control Centre / Firelink

This report is intended to update Members of the Committee on the financial outlook for the Fire Authority of these national schemes. This will inform the Medium Term Financial Plan and the three-year budgeting process for 2008/09 to 2010/11.

Attachment	Size
pdf-99-2007-05-24-08 - Regional Fire Control Centre report.pdf	50.4 KB

For decision

Best Value Performance Plan 2007/08 - Target Setting

A process to enable target setting has been developed by the Service. The purpose of this report is to explain that process, which, in turn, will enable Members to review and set challenging and realistic targets for inclusion within the impending and subsequent performance plans for 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10.

Attachment	Size
pdf-100-2007-05-24-09 - Best Value Performance Plan 2007-08 Target Setting.pdf	113.6 KB

For decision

Income and Charging Consultation

The Strategy and Resources Committee received a report at its meeting on 25 January 2007 concerning consultation by the Department of Communities and Local Government on Extension to Charging. Fire Service Circular 10/2007 accompanies the findings of this consultation and includes further consultation on adding one specific category to the Charging Order. Officers feel that it would be a useful extension of charging powers and would recommend responding accordingly. The Committee is asked to agree the response to this further consultation.

Attachment	Size
pdf-101-2007-05-24-10 - Findings and further consultation on the extension to charging by Fire and Rescue Authorities.pdf	155.34 KB

For decision

Statement on Internal Control

This report sets out the draft Statement on Internal Control to be included in the Fire Authority's Final Accounts for 2006/07.

Attachment	Size
pdf-102-2007-05-24-11 - Statement on Internal Control.pdf	144.74 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary

Attachment	Size
pdf-103-2007-05-24-12 - Corporate Risk Management Summary - Non-exempted Information.pdf	211.72 KB

For information

Local Government Act 1972

For information

Corporate Risk Management - Exempted Information

(Paragraphs 3 and 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 that is exempt from publication by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A.

Attached marked 14. For information

For information

08 March 2007

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

Declarations of Interest

For information

Non-Exempt Minutes

To agree the draft non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 January 2007, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-108-2007-03-08-03 - Non-Exempt Minutes 25 Jan 2007.pdf	60.45 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

Revenue and Capital Monitoring to January 2007

This report is part of the regular monitoring process undertaken throughout the year. It details the latest position on revenue and capital budgets, recommending action where necessary.

Attachment	Size
pdf-110-2007-03-08-05 - Revenue and Capital Monitoring to January 2007.pdf	28.92 KB

For decision

Annual Efficiency Statement - Forward Looking 2007/08

This report submits the 2007/08 Forward Looking Annual Efficiency Statement (AES) for scrutiny by the Committee prior to submission, as required by 12 April 2007.

Attachment	Size
pdf-111-2007-03-08-06 - Annual Efficiency Statement Forward Looking 2007-08.pdf	64.63 KB

For decision

Medium Term Financial Plan - 2007

This report recommends a structure for the Medium Term Financial Plan - 2007 and sets out the key issues for discussion and amendment.

Attachment	Size
pdf-112-2007-03-08-07 - Medium Term Financial Plan - 2007.pdf	72.46 KB

For decision

Statement on Internal Control

This report informs Members of the process that will be put in place to ensure that the Fire Authority's Statement on Internal Control is ready for inclusion in the Final Accounts for 2006/07.

Attachment	Size
pdf-113-2007-03-08-08 - Statement on Internal Control.pdf	53.63 KB

For information

Local Government Act 1972

To consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded 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 12A to the Act, by virtue of the paragraphs specified against them.

For information

Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 3 and 4)

To agree the exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 January 2007, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. Attached marked 10. For decision

For information

25 January 2007

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Box.

For information

Declarations of Interest

For information

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 16 November 2006, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-118-2007-01-25-03 - Minutes 16 November 2006.pdf	30.11 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

2006/07 Expenditure Statistics

This report sets out the comparative financial information for fire authorities, as reported by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). This will enable the Fire Authority to consider areas for further investigation with the intention of ensuring that any opportunities for improving performance are fully explored.

Attachment	Size
pdf-120-2007-01-25-05 - 2006-07 Expenditure Statistics.pdf	30.25 KB
pdf-120-2007-01-25-05 Appendices A & B - 2006-07 Expenditure Statistics.pdf	9.69 KB

For information

Precept 2007/08 Consultation Presentation and Feedback from Public Scrutiny Panels

The Chief Fire Officer will give a presentation on the 2007/08 precept. Copies of the presentation slides are attached marked 6a.

Feedback on the precept 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 6b.

Attachment	Size
pdf-121-2007-01-25-06a - PUBLIC SWFA Precept 2007 08 Consultation final 3.pdf	239.18 KB
pdf-121-2007-01-25-06b - Precept 2007-08 Feedback.pdf	472.88 KB

For information

Assurance Statement on the Robustness of Budget and Adequacy of Financial Reserves

This report addresses the requirement that the Treasurer gives a positive assurance about the robustness of the 2007/08 budget and the adequacy of financial reserves.

Attachment	Size
pdf-122-2007-01-25-07 - Assurance Statement on the robustness of Budget and adequacy of financial reserves.pdf	52.14 KB

For decision

Capital Programme 2007/08 to 2009/10 and Prudential Guidelines

This report presents the capital programme, together with suggested amendments, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

Attachment	Size
pdf-123-2007-01-25-08 - Capital Programme.pdf	64.41 KB

For decision

Revisions to Revenue Budget

This report develops a final revenue budget package for consideration by the Fire Authority, taking into account public consultation and review by officers to see if the increase in precept could be limited to 4%.

Attachment	Size
pdf-124-2007-01-25-09 - Revisions to the Revenue Budget.pdf	50.75 KB

For decision

Income and Charging: Consultation by the Department for Communities and Local Government

This report deals with a response to a consultation paper by the Department of Communities and Local Government on Extension to Charging. It also deals with outstanding matters from the Authority's own annual review of charges.

Attachment	Size
pdf-125-2007-01-25-10 - Income and Charging Consultation by the DCLG.pdf	44.72 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary

Attachment	Size
pdf-126-2007-01-25-11 - Corporate Risk Management Summary - Non-exempted Information.pdf	168.32 KB

For information

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 they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraphs 3 and 4.

For information

Corporate Risk Management - Exempted Information

(Paragraphs 3 and 4)
The Committee will have received an open session report (at item 11 on the agenda), which summarises the Fire Authority's current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements report 11 but will be considered in closed session, as it contains information, which is exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 3 and 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Attached marked 13. For information

For information

Opportunity for Relocation of Wellington Fire Station

(Paragraph 3)
This report informs Members about the recent opportunity for relocation of Wellington Fire Station. Attached marked 14. For decision

For information

16 November 2006

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from the Chair, Councillor Morgan.

For information

Declarations of Interest

For information

Non-Exempt Minutes

To agree the non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 September 2006, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-132-2006-11-16-03 - Non-Exempt minutes.pdf	38.78 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

Annual Efficiency Statement

This report seeks the scrutiny and approval of the Committee to the formal submission of the backward and forward looking Annual Efficiency Statements for 2006/07, as delegated by the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
pdf-134-2006-11-16-05 - Annual Efficency Statements.pdf	82.38 KB

For decision

2007/08 to 2009/10 Revenue and Capital Budgets

The following papers considered by the Budget Working Group at its meeting on 6 November 2006 (as amended for minor omissions and corrections) are attached as an appendix to this report for information.

Attachment	Size
pdf-135-2006-11-16-06 - 2007-08 to 2009-10 Revenue and Capital Budgets.pdf	32.6 KB

For decision

Budget Summary

This note brings together the papers attached and summarises the consequences for the Fire Authority's spending.

Attachment	Size
pdf-136-2006-11-16-06a - Budget Summary.pdf	22.62 KB

For information

Base Budget Plus Committed Change

This note shows the latest position on the base budget plus committed change, following budget reviews with heads of department.

Attachment	Size
pdf-137-2006-11-16-06b - Base Budget plus Committed Change.pdf	22.63 KB

For information

Pay and Prices Assumptions

This note proposes an additional provision for pay and price increases to be added to the 2006/07 base budget.

Attachment	Size
pdf-138-2006-11-16-06c - Pay and Price Assumptions.pdf	24.8 KB

For information

Efficiencies and Other Savings

This note sets out the efficiencies so far identified for 2007/08.

Attachment	Size
pdf-139-2006-11-16-06d - Efficiencies and other savings.pdf	25.67 KB

For information

Growth in Expenditure

This note sets out the growth items that would be funded from efficiencies and savings.

Attachment	Size
pdf-140-2006-11-16-06e - Growth in Expenditure.pdf	23.01 KB

For information

Ten Year Capital Programme

This note proposes to the Strategy and Resources Committee a Ten Year Capital Programme to be put forward to the Fire Authority as a replacement for the Capital Programme currently contained within the Medium Term Financial Plan 2006/07 to 2008/09.

Attachment	Size
pdf-141-2006-11-16-06f - Ten Year Capital Programme.pdf	81.84 KB

For information

Capital Programme and the Revenue Budget

This note links the attached report on the Ten Year Capital Programme to the revenue budget.

Attachment	Size
pdf-142-2006-11-16-06g - Capital Programme and the Revenue Budget.pdf	42.51 KB

For information

Provisions, Earmarked Reserves and General Reserve

This note reviews the levels of Provisions and Reserves within the current policies of the Fire Authority and makes recommendations on changes for consideration during the budget process.

Attachment	Size
pdf-143-2006-11-16-06h - Provisions Earmarked Reserves and General Reserve.pdf	40.59 KB

For information

Medium Term Financial Plan

The Fire Authority agreed that the Medium Term Financial Plan should be updated during November 2006, prior to its agreement by the Authority in February 2007. This paper is intended to demonstrate the close links between the budget work currently underway and the updates required to the Plan.

Attachment	Size
pdf-144-2006-11-16-06i - Medium Term Financial Plan.pdf	22.72 KB

For information

CIPFA Statistics and the Audit Commission's<br />Value for Money Profile

This report informs Members of correspondence about the consistency of the information being used by the Audit Commission to undertake 'value for money' and 'direction of travel' assessments of this and other Fire Authorities.

Attachment	Size
pdf-145-2006-11-16-07 - CIPFA Statistics and the Audit Commissions Value for Money Profile.pdf	113.96 KB

For information

Local Government Act 1972

For information

Exempt Minutes - Paragraphs 3 and 4

To agree the exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 September 2006, and that they be signed as a correct record.
Attached marked 9. For decision.

For information

21 September 2006

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

For information

03 Apologies for Absence For information

Declarations of Interest

For information

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 May 2006, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-152-05 - Minutes.pdf	43.26 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

Service and Budget Planning 2007/08 - 2009/10

This report informs Members of the progress so far in developing the financial plan, as approved by the Fire Authority in July.

Attachment	Size
pdf-154-07 - Service and Budget Planning.pdf	75.19 KB

For decision

Revenue and Capital Monitoring 2006/07

This report informs Members of the budget monitoring position to July 2006.

Attachment	Size
pdf-155-08 - Revenue and Capital Monitoring 2006-07 Report.pdf	34.39 KB

For decision

Annual Treasury Report 2005/06

This report informs Members of the treasury activities for 2005/06, as required by the Code of Practice on Treasury Management.

Attachment	Size
pdf-156-09 - Annual Treasury Report.pdf	36.81 KB

For information

Asset Stewardship Report

This report advises of the current condition of assets owned by the Fire Authority and of changes, which have occurred in the financial year 2005/6. It gives 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-157-10 - Asset Stewardship Report.pdf	59.52 KB

For information

Audit Commission Value for Money and Direction of Travel Profile Tools

This report is provided in response to a request by Members (at a Fire Authority meeting on 14 June 2006) that a detailed analysis should be conducted into areas where, using Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) statistics for 2005/06, the Fire Authority had previously been identified as spending above the average for Combined Fire Authorities. Although the updated statistics from CIPFA required for this work have not yet been received, this report instead uses 'value for money' and 'direction of travel' profile tools recently provided by the Audit Commission for the purpose of their forthcoming assessments of the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
pdf-158-11 - Direction of Travel and Value for Money Profile Tools.pdf	431.29 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix A.pdf	22.52 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix A BVPI list.pdf	13.36 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix B.pdf	26.91 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix C.pdf	32.99 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix D.pdf	36.31 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix E.pdf	53.58 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix F.pdf	45.24 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix G.pdf	32.32 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix H.pdf	61.5 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix I.pdf	43.66 KB
pdf-158-11 Appendix J.pdf	58.93 KB
pdf-158-11 Tabled document.pdf	16.6 KB

For information

Efficiencies - Analysis of Notable Practice Guidance

This report provides information concerning an analysis of notable practice case studies from other Fire and Rescue Authorities, as compiled by the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Local Government Association and the Chief Fire Officers Association. The report also seeks Members' guidance on which of the case studies they feel warrant further examination in the interest of identifying additional efficiency savings to fund Service improvements.

Attachment	Size
pdf-159-12 - Analysis of Notable Practice Guidance HR.pdf	42.73 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary

Attachment	Size
pdf-160-13 - Corporate Risk Management Summary.pdf	154.42 KB

For information

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 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraphs 3 and 4.

For information

Corporate Risk Management - Exempted Information

(Paragraphs 3 and 4)

The Committee will have received an open session report (at item 13 on the agenda), which summarises the Fire Authority's current exposure to corporate risk. This report supplements Report 13 but will be considered in closed session, as it contains information, which is exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule A. Attached marked 15. For information

For information

25 May 2006

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

Declarations of Interest

For information

Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 13 March 2006, and that they be signed as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
pdf-167-2006-05-25-03 - Minutes 13-3.pdf	109.7 KB

For decision

Public Questions

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

For information

Service and Budget Planning 2007/08 - 2009/10

This report brings together the issues which need addressing in order to produce a recommended service and budget planning process to the Fire Authority at its meeting on 19 July.

Attachment	Size
pdf-169-2006-05-25-05 - Service-Budget Planning 07-08 to 09-10.pdf	117.87 KB

For decision

Medium Term Financial Plan 2006/07 - 2008/09

The report is to inform the Committee of the latest developments in producing the Medium Term Financial Plan and on examining available financial bench-marking information. Attached marked 6. The Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer will give a presentation to supplement the report.

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pdf-170-2006-05-25-06 - Medium Term Financial Plan 06-07 to 08-09.pdf	97.04 KB
pdf-170-2006-05-25-06 Tabled document.pdf	294.13 KB

For information

Performance Plan 2006 - 08

This report advises Members of the progress made on the Performance Plan 2006 - 08 and asks for decisions to be made, as delegated to the Committee by the Fire Authority at its meeting on 8 February 2006.

Attachment	Size
pdf-171-2006-05-25-07 - Performance Plan 2006-08.pdf	1.24 MB
pdf-171-2006-05-25-07 Tabled document.pdf	61.19 KB

For information

Response to Audit Commission Performance Framework 2006/07

This report outlines Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority's proposed response to the Audit Commission's consultation questions contained within the Fire and Rescue Performance Framework 2006/07 consultation document.

Attachment	Size
pdf-172-2006-05-25-08 - Response to Audit Commission Performance Framework 06-07.pdf	115.84 KB

For decision

Statement on Internal Control

This report sets out the draft Statement on Internal Control to be included in the Fire Authority's Final Accounts for 2004/05.

Attachment	Size
pdf-173-2006-05-25-09 - SIC Statement.pdf	335.15 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report is 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.

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pdf-174-2006-05-25-10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary.pdf	222.88 KB

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Local Government Act 1972

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Corporate Risk Management - Exempted Information

(Paragraphs 3 and 4)

This report supplements report 10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary (to be considered by the Committee in open session), which summarises the Fire Authority's current exposure to corporate risk. Attached marked 12. For decision

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13 March 2006

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

Declarations of Interest

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Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 19 January 2006, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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pdf-178-2006-03-13-03 - Minutes.pdf	40.53 KB

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Public Questions

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

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Performance Plan 2006-08

This report advises Members of the proposed structure and contents of the Fire Authority's Performance Plan 2006-08.

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pdf-179-2006-03-13-05 - Performance Plan 2006-08.pdf	74.95 KB
pdf-179-2006-03-13-05 tabled document.pdf	2.58 MB
pdf-179-2006-03-13-05 tabled document 2.pdf	27 KB

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Audit Commission Assessment - Use of Resources Pilot

At the Fire Authority meeting on the 8 February 2006 officers were requested to obtain information regarding involvement in the Audit Commission's Use of Resources Assessment pilot and authority was delegated to the Strategy and Resources Committee to decide whether to participate in the pilot. This report provides further information regarding the pilot.

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pdf-180-2006-03-13-06 - Audit Commission Assessment - Use of Resources.pdf	94 KB

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Revenue Budget and Capital Programme 2005/06

This report informs the Committee of the current position of the 2005/06 revenue budget and capital programme.

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pdf-181-2006-03-13-07 - Revenue Budget and Capital Programme 2005-06.pdf	47.56 KB
pdf-181-2006-03-13-07 tabled document.pdf	666.73 KB

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Annual Efficiency Statement

This report updates Members on progress so far against the Fire Authority's policy on seeking efficiencies, and recommends a forward looking statement for 2006/07, as required by the Government.

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pdf-182-2006-03-13-08 - Annual Efficiency Statement.pdf	39.27 KB

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Medium Term Financial Plan

This report updates the Authority's medium term financial plan, as part of the process of embedding financial plans, budgets and capital programme within the delivery of service priorities.

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pdf-183-2006-03-13-09 - Medium Term Financial Plan.pdf	55.12 KB

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Special Exemption from Standing Orders Relating to Contracts

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pdf-184-2006-03-13-10 - Special Exemption from Contract Standing Orders.pdf	27.51 KB

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Retained Firefighters and the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations - House of Lords Decision

Officers have today heard the outcome of the appeal to the House of Lords. BBC and Fire Brigades Union press releases in this respect are attached marked 11a. Fire Brigades National Employers Circular EMP/2/05 of 20 January 2005, providing information regarding the appeal, is attached marked 11b. Officers have not yet had the opportunity to assess the impact of this decision and will provide a verbal update at the meeting.

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pdf-185-2006-03-13-11a - Part 1.pdf	8.64 KB
pdf-185-2006-03-13-11a - Part 2.pdf	84.55 KB
pdf-185-2006-03-13-11b - Circular emp - 2-2005 _2_.pdf	17.02 KB
pdf-185-2006-03-13-11 tabled document 2.doc.pdf	27.91 KB

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19 January 2006

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

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence For information

Declarations of Interest

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Minutes

To agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 17 November 2005, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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pdf-188-2006-01-19-03 - Minutes of previous meeting.pdf	32.03 KB

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Public Questions

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

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Prudential Guidelines and Capital Programme

This report seeks a recommendation from the Committee to the Fire Authority to approve the Prudential Guidelines, incorporating the Fire Authority's Annual Treasury Strategy, and the Capital Programme for 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.

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pdf-190-2006-01-19-05 - Prudential Guidelines and Capital Programme.pdf	56.37 KB

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Revenue Budget 2006/07 and Projections for Later Years

This report updates Members on the changes and issues, which have arisen since the Fire Authority decided its strategy on 14 December 2005, and recommends a final budget package to be presented to the Fire Authority on 8 February 2006.

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pdf-191-2006-01-19-06 - Revenue Budget 2006-07 and Projections for Later Years.pdf	52.38 KB
pdf-191-2006-01-19-06 - Tabled document.pdf	84.74 KB

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Medium Term Financial Plan

This report draws out a projection of financial trends for the Fire Authority, consistent with current service plans and based on assumptions agreed at earlier meetings. The report is for noting and taking into account in developing future service and financial planning.

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pdf-192-2006-01-19-07 - Medium Term Financial Plan.pdf	38.79 KB

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Consultation on the Draft National Framework 2006 - 08

This report informs Members of the recently circulated draft Fire and Rescue Service National Framework 2006-08 published by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM). The ODPM seeks the Fire Authority's observations on the draft Framework, with comments to be returned by no later than 10 February 2006. The Fire Authority, at its previous meeting of 15 December 2005, delegated responsibility for the preparation of a response to the Strategy and Resources Committee.

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pdf-193-2006-01-19-08 - ODPM Consultation Exercise Draft National Framework 2006-08.pdf	303.35 KB
pdf-193-2006-01-19-08 - Tabled document.pdf	17.76 KB

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Statement on Internal Control

This report informs Members of the process, which will be put in place to ensure that the Fire Authority's Statement on Internal Control is ready for inclusion in the Final Accounts for 2005/06, by July 2006.

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pdf-194-2006-01-19-09 - Statement on Internal Control.pdf	26.79 KB

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