Fire and Rescue Authority

Fire and Rescue Authority

24 July 2024

Extraordinary meeting

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillors Burchett, Carter and Lea.

02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate. 

 

03 Public Questions

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

04 Disciplinary Processes

The purpose of this report, attached 4, is to seek approval from the Fire Authority to introduce a disciplinary process for dealing with senior officers with those officers being anyone at Deputy Chief Fire Officer rank and above, confirm the Terms of Reference for the Personnel Panel as set out at paragraph 3.2 of this report and to ensure that there is clarity as to the process which will be adopted for disciplinary matters in relation to all other staff within the service. 

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PDF icon 04 - Disciplinary Processes61.47 KB
PDF icon Appendix A to Disciplinary Processes Report165.93 KB
PDF icon Appendices B to D to Disciplinary Processes Report158.29 KB
PDF icon Appendix E to Disciplinary Processes Report270.84 KB
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05 Financial Performance to March 2024

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 05 - Financial Performance to March 2024 Report159.25 KB
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06 Statement of Accounts 2023/24

This report, attached marked 6, sets out the key revenue issues, which have arisen from work on the Statement of Accounts 2023/24 and seeks approval for use of the General Fund balance in 2024/25. 

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PDF icon 06 - Statement of Accounts 2023-24 Report179.91 KB
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07 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

For decision
08 Update On Leadership Arrangements (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5)

This report will update the Fire Authority on current leadership arrangements. 

For decision

8 May 2024

Extraordinary Meeting

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate.

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 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 paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

For decision
04 Interim Leadership Arrangements (Paragraphs 1, 2 , 3 and 5)

This report seeks approval from the Fire Authority to introduce interim leadership arrangements whilst a number of allegations made against the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) are investigated and matters are brought to a conclusion.

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9 October 2024

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Cook, Head of Finance and Head of HR and Administration 

02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate. 

03 Public Questions

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

04 Fire Authority Minutes
04a 19 June 2024

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4a, of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 19 June 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 04a- Fire Authority Minutes 19.06.2024160.59 KB
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04b 24 July 2024

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 24 July 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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05 Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 10 September 2024, which are attached marked 5, and agree the recommendation at item 7.  The report for which is attached marked 5a. 

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PDF icon 05- Non Exempt Strategy and Resource Committee Minutes 11.09.2024140.06 KB
PDF icon Financial Performance to June 2024163.48 KB
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06 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes
06a 10 July 2024

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2024, which are attached marked 6a. 

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PDF icon 06a- Standards Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 10.07.2024172.81 KB
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06b 2 October 2024

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 2 October 2024, which are to follow marked 6b.  They are asked to agree the recommendation at Item 9, the report for which is attached marked 6bi. 

 

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PDF icon 06 Standards Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 2 October 2024223.1 KB
PDF icon 06bi- Protocol on Member/ Officers Relations95.78 KB
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07 Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28 Emerging Priorities

This report, attached marked 7, outlines the development and emerging priorities of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2025-onwards.  It highlights key areas such as adapting to climate change, responding to new energy technologies, addressing demographic shifts, and improving operational competence in high-risk areas such as flood response and rescues from height.  

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PDF icon 07- Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28 Emerging Priorities631.95 KB
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08 Service Update

This report, attached marked 8, is provided to members of the Fire Authority to update on key areas of progression within Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This report covers the Grenfell Phase 2 Recommendations report, HMICFRS Hot Debrief summary outcomes and the Services response to the HMICFRS consultation for inspections 20204-2027. 

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PDF icon 08- Service Update 09.10.2024221.39 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 they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 3 and 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

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10 Fire Authority Exempt Minutes
10a 19 June 2024 (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 19 June 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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10b 24 July 2024 (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 24 July 2024 and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

For decision
11 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2024.

 

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

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 10 September 2024.  

For information

19 June 2024

Annual Meeting

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Election of Chair

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

02 Appointment of Vice-Chair

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

03 Apologies for Absence
04 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate. 

05 Public Questions

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

06 Non-Exempt Fire Authority Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 6, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 21 February 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 06 Non-exempt Fire Authority minutes 21 February 2024236.83 KB
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07 Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes, attached marked 7, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 March 2024. 

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PDF icon 07 Strategy and Resource Committee minutes 20 March 2024256.23 KB
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08 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes

Members are asked to receive the minutes, attached marked 8, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024 and agree the recommendations at items 7 and 11. These items are attached marked 8a and 8b respectively. 

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PDF icon 08 Standards Audit and Performance Committee minutes 23 May 2024252.71 KB
PDF icon 08a Report on Code of Corporate Governance 2023-2462.91 KB
PDF icon 08a Appendix Code of Corporate Governance 2023-24433.93 KB
PDF icon 08b Review of Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy 2024-2574.78 KB
PDF icon 08b Appendix Draft Anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2024-25125.74 KB
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09 Constitutional Issues
09a Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups

This report, attached marked 9a, asks the Fire Authority to agree both the composition of its Committees and the allocations of seats on its Committees to political groups. 

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PDF icon 09a Report on Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats 202466.43 KB
PDF icon 09a Appendix Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats 202470.46 KB
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09b Committee Membership and Appointments

This report, attached marked 9b, asks the Fire Authority to confirm appointments to its committees; to agree the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs to serve on committees; to appoint its representative on the Local Government Association Fire Services Commission; and to appoint its Member Champions. 

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PDF icon 09b Report on Committee Membership 202475.97 KB
PDF icon Appendix Membership of Committees 202455.18 KB
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09c Fire Authority Terms of Reference and Committee Constitutions

This report, attached marked 9c, requests approval of the Terms of Reference for the Fire Authority and also asks the Fire Authority to agree the constitutions of its Committees. 

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PDF icon 09c Report on Fire Authority and Committee Constitutions 2024115.94 KB
PDF icon 09c Appendix A 2024 Fire Authority Terms of Reference164.97 KB
PDF icon 09c Appendix B 2024 Fire Authority Committees Terms of Reference151.27 KB
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09d Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 9d, asks the Fire Authority to review and agree its Member Role Descriptions. 

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PDF icon 09d Report on Members Role Descriptions 202469.36 KB
PDF icon 09d Appendices A-F Members Role Descriptions 2024138.11 KB
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09e Review of Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation to Officers

This report, attached marked 9e, reviews the Fire Authority’s Standing Orders for the Regulation of Proceedings and Business, Standing Orders relating to Contracts and Scheme of Delegation to Officers and asks Members to consider and decide upon the amendments proposed. 

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PDF icon 09e report on Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation 202477.33 KB
PDF icon 09e Appendix A Scheme of Delegations for Proceedings of Business 2024287.81 KB
PDF icon 09e Appendix B Contract Standing Orders 2024213.94 KB
PDF icon 09e Appendix C Joint Financial Regulations Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service921.36 KB
PDF icon 09e Appendix D Scheme of Delegation 2024147.42 KB
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09f Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 9f, seeks feedback from the Fire Authority in relation to the development of a Scrutiny Committee and the attached Terms of Reference.

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PDF icon 09f Fire Authority Scrutiny Committee Report94.79 KB
PDF icon 09f Appendix DRAFT Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference147.45 KB
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09g Disciplinary Procedures for Relevant Officers

This report, attched marked 9g, asks the Fire Authority to agree disciplinary procedures for relevant officers. 

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PDF icon 09g - Report on Disciplinary Procedures for Relevant Officers62.24 KB
PDF icon Appendix A Disciplinary Procedure for Relevant Officers165.87 KB
PDF icon Appendices B to D Disciplinary Procedures117.74 KB
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10 Financial Performance to March 2024

This report, attached marked 10, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

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PDF icon 10 Report on financial Performance to March 2024151.88 KB
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11 Statement of Accounts 2023/24

This report, attached marked 11, sets out the key revenue issues, which have arisen from work on the Statement of Accounts 2023/24 and seeks approval for use of the General Fund balance in 2024/25.

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PDF icon 11 Report on Statement of Accounts 2023-24173.02 KB
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12 Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2025/26

This report, attached marked 12, outlines how the Service will continue to align service, financial and improvement planning, the result of which will culminate in the 2024/25 budget and the publication of the 2025/26 Annual Plan. 

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PDF icon 12 Report on Strategic Planning Process timetable 2025-2667.31 KB
PDF icon 12 Appendix Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2025-2699.44 KB
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13 Annual Report on Collaborative and Partnership Working

This report, attached marked 13, provides an overview of collaborative and partnership working being undertaken by the Fire Authority and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. It also includes an update on contracts and the link to business continuity.

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PDF icon 13 Annual Report on Collaborative and Partnership Working112.19 KB
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14 Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2023/24

This report, attached marked 14, informs Members about the corporate risk management work that has been undertaken during the previous twelve months. 

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PDF icon 14 Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2023-24112.28 KB
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15 Operational Update

The Head of Area command to present an Operational Update to the Fire Authority, which will cover the previous three months of Service activity, this item will follow at the next meeting.

For information
16 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

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

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 21 February 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

For decision
18 Exempt Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024. 

For information
19 Exempt Appendix B to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2023/24 (Paragraphs 3 and 4)

This paper is the exempt Appendix B to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2023/24. 

For information
20 Exempt Fire Authority Minutes (Paragraphs 1,2,3 and 5)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 8 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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21 Exempt Fire Authority Minutes (Paragraphs 1,2,3 and 5)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 29 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision
22 Update on Leadership Arrangements (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5)

This report will update the Fire Authority on current leadership arrangements. 

For decision

21 February 2024

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Wynn 

02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate. 

03 Public Questions

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

04 Fire Authority Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 13 December 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 04- NON-EXEMPT Fire Authority Minutes 13 December 2023143.74 KB
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05 Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the non-exempt Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 31 January 2024, attached marked 5, and decide upon, the recommendations at items 5, 7 and 8. The reports relating to those items are attached, marked 5a, 5b and 5c respectively. 

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

Please note that Appendix B to paper 5b (Capital Programmes 2024/25 to 2028/29, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy) is an exempt document.  It will, therefore, be necessary to move into closed session at this point to consider the recommendation relating to this appendix (paper 11).  

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PDF icon 05- Strategy and Resources Committee Non-exempt minutes 31 January 2024244.37 KB
PDF icon 05a- Financial Performance to December 2023272.59 KB
PDF icon 05b- January 2024 Capital Programs 2425 to 2829500.56 KB
PDF icon 05c- January 2024 Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget373.46 KB
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06 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.   

In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

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

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

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08 Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

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

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

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

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

This report, attached marked 10, asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel (BMEP) on the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO). 

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

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

For decision
12 Replacement MDT Software (Paragraph 3)

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

At this point the meeting will revert to open session. 

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13 Revenue budget 2024/25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This report, attached marked 18, sets out proposed amendments to the Pay Policy Statement for the consideration by the full Authority, as required under the Localism Act 2011 and in accordance with the process agreed by the Fire Authority in February 2012.  

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PDF icon 18- Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement 2024/25316.11 KB
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19 Operational Update

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

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20 Government Consultation Response to the Fire Reform White Paper

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

 

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

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

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

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

Extraordinary Meeting

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Overton

02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate.

03 Public Questions

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

 

04 Pensions Update

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

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

Extraordinary Meeting

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on, any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to commencement of the debate.

03 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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

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

For decision

13 December 2023

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion of, or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes
04a 11 October 2023

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

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04b 22 November 2023

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

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

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

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

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PDF icon 5 - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 22 November 2023188.94 KB
PDF icon 5a - Financial Performance to September 2023326.79 KB
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06 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 30 November 2023, attached marked 6.

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

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

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

This report, attached marked 8, summarises the budgets that are proposed by the Strategy and Resources Committee.  The results are put forward to the Fire Authority for approval as the basis for consultation, leading to a final decision at the Fire Authority meeting in February 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

 

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

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

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14 Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

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

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