Strategy and Resources

Strategy and Resources Committee

27 November 2024

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Election of Chair

Members are asked to elect a Chair of Strategy and Resource Committee. 

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02 Apologies for Absence
03 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. 

04 Public Questions

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

 

05 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 5, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 11 September 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.   

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PDF icon Strategy and Resource Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 11 September 2024180.9 KB
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06 Financial Performance to September 2024, including Annual Treasury Review 2023/24 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2024/25

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

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PDF icon Financial Performance to September 2024, including Annual Treasury Review 2023/24 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2024/25 Financial227.7 KB
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07 2025/26 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report, to follow marked 7, brings together the elements of an initial revenue budget, based on current planning assumptions, and seeks the Committee’s approval for this outline to be recommended to the Fire Authority in December 2024

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PDF icon 2025-26 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets316.13 KB
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08 Reserves and Funds

This report, attached marked 8, sets out the issues which the Fire Authority will need to consider as part of its annual review of reserves and funds. 

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PDF icon Reserves and Funds Report156.71 KB
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09 Equality and Diversity Steering Group Annual Report

This report, attached marked 9, provides an update on the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Steering Group from January 2024 to October 2024. 

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PDF icon Equality and Diversity Steering Group annual Report607.86 KB
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10 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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11 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 11 September 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.  

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12 Occupational Health Provision Annual Update (Paragraph 3)

This report provides the annual update on the Occupational Health Provision for the Service. 

For information

11 September 2024

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

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

03 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 March 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 04 - Non-exempt Strategy and Resource Committee Minutes 20 March 2024299.59 KB
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05 Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 5, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Strategy and Resources Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers.

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PDF icon 05 - Report on Strategy and Resource Committee Terms of Reference60.05 KB
PDF icon Appendix Strategy and Resource Committee Terms of Reference97.08 KB
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06 Committee Training

Members are asked to consider what training, if any, they wish to receive in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee. 

 

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07 Financial Performance to June 2024

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

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PDF icon 07 - Financial Performance to June 2024154.47 KB
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08 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

This report, attached marked 8, provides an overview of all the capital schemes within the Service and their current status.   

 

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

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PDF icon 08 - Capital Update on Finance and Activity September 202469.17 KB
PDF icon Appendix A to Capital Update on Finance and Activity141.16 KB
PDF icon Additional paper on Capital Expenditure 2023/249.18 KB
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20 March 2024

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

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

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 31 January 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 04 Strategy and Resource Committee non-exempt minutes 31 January 2024244.13 KB
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05 Committee Work Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2023/24 Work Plan and puts forward a 2024/25 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members. 

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PDF icon 05 Strategy and Resource Committee Work Plan 2024-25 Report68.68 KB
PDF icon Appendix to Strategy and Resource Committee Work Plan 2024-25 Report102.71 KB
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06 Committee Terms of Reference

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

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PDF icon 06 Strategy and Resource Committee Terms of Reference Report70.38 KB
PDF icon Appendix to Strategy and Resource Committee Terms of Reference Report105.29 KB
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07 Review of Member Role Descriptions

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

 

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PDF icon 07 Review of Strategy and Resource Committee Members Role Description90.05 KB
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08 Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and Proposed Tolerances for 2024/25

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

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PDF icon 08 Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and Proposed Tolerances for 2024/25 Report605.62 KB
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09 People Strategy End of Year Report

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

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PDF icon 09 People Strategy End of Year Report 2023-24144.67 KB
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10 Gender Pay Gap Report

This report, attached marked 10, outlines Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Information Regulations 2017) and details its annual Gender Pay Gap figures for 2022 and the differences in average earnings between its male and female employees. 

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PDF icon 10 Gender Pay Gap Report293.58 KB
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11 Progress on Implementation of the Equality Action Plan

This report, attached marked 11, updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2023 to February 2024. 

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PDF icon 11 Progress on Implementation of the Equality Action Plan94.5 KB
PDF icon Appendix Equality Action Plan September to December 2023290.08 KB
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12 Equality Monitoring Statistics

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

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PDF icon 12 Equality Monitoring Statistics March 2024200.96 KB
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13 Reasonable Adjustments Update

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

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PDF icon 13 Reasonable Adjustments Update Report March 2024183.45 KB
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14 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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15 Exempt Minutes (Paragraphs 1,2 and 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 15, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 31 January 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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31 January 2024

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

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

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 November 2023, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 22 November 2023176.32 KB
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05 Financial Performance to December 2023

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

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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to December 2023272.22 KB
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06 Revisions to the 2024/25 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 6, presents a final revenue budget package for 2024/25 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

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PDF icon 6 - Revisions to the 2024/25 Revenue Budget177.8 KB
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07 Capital Programmes 2024/25 to 2028/29, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy

This report, attached marked 7, presents the capital programmes for 2024/25 to 2028/29, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

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

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PDF icon 7 - Capital Programmes 2024/25 to 2028/29, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy498.11 KB
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08 Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

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

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PDF icon 8 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget312.92 KB
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09 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

Please note that Appendix B to the report (paper 14) will be considered in he closed session of the meeting, as it is exempt from publication under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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PDF icon 9 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance131.78 KB
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10 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Steering Group from October 2022 to December 2023.

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PDF icon 10 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update167.58 KB
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11 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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12 Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 12, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 November 2023, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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13 Capital Programmes 2024/25 to 2028/29, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy (Paragraph 3)

This paper - Capital Programme from 2023/24, attached marked 13 is the Appendix to report 7 – Capital Programmes 20243/24 to 2027/28, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy – which contains exempt information.

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14 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

The Committee is asked to receive the second part of the Appendix to report 9 – Capital Update on Activity and Finance, attached marked 14, which contains exempt information.

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22 November 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

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

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes 13 September 2023198.33 KB
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05 Financial Performance to September 2023, including Annual Treasury Review 2022/23 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2023/24

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

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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to September 2023, including Annual Treasury Review 2022/23 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2023/24326.19 KB
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06 2024/25 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report, attached marked 6, brings together the elements of an initial revenue budget, based on current planning assumptions, and seeks the Committee’s approval for this outline to be recommended to the Fire Authority in December 2023

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PDF icon 6 - 2024/25 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets220.97 KB
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07 Reserves and Funds

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

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PDF icon 7 - Reserves and Funds143 KB
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08 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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09 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 9, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 13 September 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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10 Occupational Health Provision Annual Update (Paragraph 3)

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

For information

13 September 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 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 March 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 22 March 2023187.33 KB
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05 Committee Training

Members are asked to consider what training, if any, they wish to recieve in order for them to fulfil their role on the Committee.

06 Financial Performance to July 2023

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

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PDF icon 6 - Financial Performance to July 2023197.74 KB
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07 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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

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PDF icon 7 - Capital Update on Activity and Finance September 2023133.13 KB
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08 Update on Apprenticeship Levy Spend 2022/23

This report, attached marked 8, provides an update on the apprenticeships funded through the levy since the update report in 2022.

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PDF icon 8 - Update on Apprenticeship Levy Spend 2022-23107.25 KB
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09 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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10 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

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

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22 March 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 or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate on that matter.

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 January 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Non-Exempt Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 25 January 2023148.86 KB
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05 Committee Work Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 5, reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2022/23 Work Plan and puts forward a 2023/24 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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PDF icon 5 - Strategy and Resources Committeee Work Plan 2023/24115.91 KB
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06 Strategy and Resources Committee Terms of Reference

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

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PDF icon Strategy and Resources Committee Terms of Reference124.92 KB
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07 Review of Member Role Descriptions

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

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PDF icon 7 - Strategy and Resources Committee Review of Member Role Descriptions92.45 KB
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08 Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and Proposed Tolerances for 2023/24

This report, attached marked 8, provides information and recommendations for consideration by the Strategy and Resources Committee, in relation to work currently being undertaken by the Service to set Corporate Performance Indicators for 2023/24.

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PDF icon 8 - Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and Proposed Tolerances for 2023/24935.88 KB
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09 People Strategy End of Year Report 2022/23

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

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PDF icon 9 - People Strategy End of Year Report 2022/23790.3 KB
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10 Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022

This report, attached marked 10, outlines Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Information Regulations 2017) and details its annual Gender Pay Gap figures for 2022 and the differences in average earnings between its male and female employees.

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PDF icon 10 - Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022256.7 KB
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11 Progress on Implementation of the Equality Action Plan

This report, attached marked 11 updates Members on progress on the main actions identified in the Equality Scheme Action Plan from March 2022 to February 2023.

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PDF icon 11-equality-action-plan-march-2023.pdf281.49 KB
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12 Equality Monitoring Statistics

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

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PDF icon 12 - Equality Monitoring Statistics167.81 KB
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13 Reasonable Adjustments Update

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

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PDF icon 13 - Reasonable Adjustments Update175.38 KB
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14 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

 

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15 Exempt Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 15, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 January 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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25 January 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 or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

03 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 16 November 2022, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 16 November 2022152.6 KB
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05 Financial Performance to December 2022

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

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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to December 2022263.16 KB
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06 Revisions to the 2023/24 Revenue Budget

This report, attached marked 6, presents a final revenue budget package for 2023/24 for consideration by the Committee, and recommendation to the Fire Authority, taking into account latest information.

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PDF icon 6 - Revisions to the 2023/24 Revenue Budget152.49 KB
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07 Capital Programmes 2023/24 to 2027/28, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy

This report, attached marked 7, presents the capital programmes for 2023/24 to 2027/28, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

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

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PDF icon 7 - Capital Programmes 2023/24 to 2027/28, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy438.47 KB
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08 Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

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

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PDF icon 8 - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget107.32 KB
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09 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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

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PDF icon 9 - Capital Update on Finance and Activity128.76 KB
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10 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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11 Capital Programme 2023/24 to 2027/28, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy (Paragraph 3)

This paper - Capital Programme from 2023/24, to follow marked 11 is the Appendix to report 7 – Capital Programmes 2023/24 to 2027/28, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy – which contains exempt information.

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12 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

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

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16 November 2022

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

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

03 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 September 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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PDF icon 4 - Non Exempt Minutes 21 September 2022116.57 KB
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05 Financial Performance to September 2022, including Annual Treasury Review 2021/22 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2022/23

This report, attached marked 5, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.  The report also presents the annual treasury review 2021/22 and the mid-year treasury review 2022/23.

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PDF icon 5 - Financial Performance to September 2022, including Annual Treasury Review 2021/22 and Mid-Year Treasury Review 2022/23320.73 KB
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06 2023/24 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

This report, attached marked 6, brings together the elements of an initial revenue budget, based on current planning assumptions, and seeks the Committee’s approval for this outline to be recommended to the Fire Authority in December 2022.

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PDF icon 6 - 2023/24 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets217.09 KB
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07 Reserves and Funds

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

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PDF icon 7 - Reserves and Funds140.23 KB
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08 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update

This report, attached marked 8, provides an update on the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group from November 2021 to October 2022.

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PDF icon 8 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Update161.29 KB
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09 Occupational Health Provision Annual Update

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

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PDF icon 9 - Occupational Health Provision Annual Update294.25 KB
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10 Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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11 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 11, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 21 September 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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21 September 2022

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Councillor Carter

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 on that matter.

02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

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

03 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 23 March 2022, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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PDF icon 4 - Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes 23 March 2022105.3 KB
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05 Committee Constitution and Training

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

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06 Financial Performance to July 2022

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

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07 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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

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08 Update on Apprenticeship Levy Spend 2021/22

This report, attached marked 8, provides an update on the apprenticeships funded throught the levy, since the last update report in 2020.

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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 all Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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10 Capital Update on Activity and Finance (Paragraph 3)

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

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