Strategy and Resources

Strategy and Resources Committee

20 May 2010

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
02 Declarations of Interest

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

03 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 4 March 2010, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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04 Public Questions

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

05 Strategy and Resources Committee Terms of Reference

The report provides details of the Terms of Reference of the Strategy and Resources Committee, as they appear in the Fire Authority’s Members’ Handbook, for review by this Committee.

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06 Role Descriptions

The report asks Members to review the existing Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee and make recommendations regarding any additions and / or amendments required to the Fire Authority.

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07 Strategic Planning Process 2011/12 and the Medium Term Financial Plan

The report outlines how the Service will continue to align service, financial and improvement planning, the result of which will culminate in the publication of the 2011/12 Corporate Plan and a five-year joint medium term service and financial plan.

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08 Work of the Strategic Risk and Planning Working Group

The Fire Authority at its most recent meeting (28 April 2010) received a report on the implementation of Public Value. A full presentation on Public Value will be delivered at the next Fire Authority meeting.

As a consequence of the Fire Authority’s decision, the intended presentation for the Strategy and Resources Committee has now been deferred for the full Fire Authority meeting.

Notwithstanding the latter, the Strategic Risk and Planning Working Group will be updated on an ongoing basis accordingly, in respect of the review’s progress.

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09 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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10 Corporate Risk Management Summary Report

This is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee’s Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority’s management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Summary Report, received by this Committee at its meeting in January 2010.

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11 Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda 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 the paragraphs 3 and 4.

12 Corporate Risk Management Summary – Exempt Information

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

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23 September 2010

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Election of Chair

Members are asked to elect a Chair for the ensuing year

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02 Appointment of Vice-Chair

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

For decision
03 Apologies for Absence
04 Declarations of Interest

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

05 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 May 2010, and that they be signed as a correct record, marked 5.

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07 Strategy and Resources Committee Constitution and Training

This report, marked 7, brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider whether there is any training or development, which should be undertaken by the Committee in order to fulfil its role.

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08 Formula Grant Distribution Consultation Paper

This report, marked 8, seeks the approval of the Committee to making responses to the Government’s Consultation Paper on various options for grant distribution changes that could be introduced from the 2011/12 settlement onwards.

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09 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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10 Financial Performance to July 2010, including the Annual Treasury Report 2009/10

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

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11 Progress Report - Service and Budget Planning 2011/12

This report, marked 11, updates the Committee on progress on service and budget planning carried out to date as agreed by the Fire Authority as part of its strategy for meeting the expected pressure of the next four years.

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12 Use of Capital 2010

This report, marked 12, advises of capital investment made over the last three years and the benefits, which have been obtained from this investment.

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13 Asset Stewardship Report 2010

This report, marked 13, advises of the current condition of assets owned by the Authority and changes which have occurred in the financial year 2009/10. This is a summary of information previously provided in the form of budget working papers, capital appraisals and capital budget reports, together with additional information.

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14 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, marked 14, is the latest of the regular Risk Summary Reports to the Strategy and Resources Committee. As previously, these reports are intended to enable Members to meet the requirements of this Committee’s Terms of Reference as they relate to the Fire Authority’s management of corporate risk. The progress reported relates to that achieved since the last Summary Report, received by this Committee at its meeting on 20 May 2010.

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15 Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined by the provisions of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Act, by virtue of paragraphs 3 and 4.

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16 Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempt Information

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

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4 March 2010

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
02 Declarations of Interest

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

03 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 22 January 2010, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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04 Public Questions

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

05 Committee Work Plan 2010/11

This report reviews progress against the Strategy and Resources Committee 2009 / 2010 Work Plan and seeks to puts forward a 2010 / 2011 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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06 Annual Report of the Committee

This report presents the draft version of the Annual Report of the Strategy and Resources Committee for consideration and approval by Members, prior to submission to the Fire Authority at its meeting in April.

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07 Medium Term Financial Plan 2010

This report draws attention to the Medium Term Financial Plan, posted on the Authority’s website, and seeks Members’ comments, suggested amendments, and updates.

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08 Fire Authority Corporate Plan 201011

This report seeks Member approval of the proposed contents and layout of the Fire Authority’s Corporate Plan 2010/11.

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09 Target Setting 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13

This report explains the process, which will enable Members to review and set challenging and realistic targets for 2010/11 and subsequent years, where appropriate.

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10 Financial Issues on closing the 2009/10 Final Accounts

This report outlines the main strategic issues that will arise in considering the Final Accounts for 2009/10.

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22 January 2010

Rescheduled from 21 January 2010

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
02 Declarations of Interest

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

03 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 12 November 2009, and that they be signed as a correct record.

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04 Public Questions

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

05 Financial Performance to November 2009

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

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06 Budget Consultation Exercise 2010: Presentation and Key Findings

The Chief Fire Officer will give a summary of the presentation, which he gave during the public budget consultation exercise. For information The report sets out the views and opinions of members of the public and business community, who recently participated in the budget consultation exercise.

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07 Capital Programmes 2010/11 to 2014/15 and Prudential Guidelines

This report presents the capital programmes for 2010/11 to 2014/15, for consideration by the Committee in the context of Prudential Guidelines.

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08 Adequacy of Provisions and Reserves and Robustness of Budget

This report undertakes a full analysis of Reserves and Provisions; provides an assurance on the adequacy of reserves and provisions; and gives an assurance on the robustness of the budget.

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09 Revisions to the Budget and Final Budget Plan

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

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10 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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11 New Dimension Asset Transfer

The Department of Communities and Local Government has procured, and allocated to fire and rescue authorities, vehicles and equipment as part of a national capability (known as 'New Dimension') to respond to major disruptive events. The Department now wishes to transfer those assets to individual authorities and has asked them to enter into a Transfer of Assets Agreement. At its meeting on 16 December 2009 the Fire Authority considered a report on this issue and heard that further advice and information was being sought. It, therefore, delegated authority to the Strategy and Resources Committee to decide whether the Authority should enter into the Agreement. The Chief Fire Officer will give a verbal update on this matter.

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12 Brigade Managers' Employment Panel

At its meeting on 23 November 2009 the Brigade Managers' Employment Panel considered the January 2009 pay award for Brigade Managers. They agreed that there was a possible disparity between the pay of Shropshire and Wrekin Brigade Managers and that of Managers in other Brigades but they did not have sufficient detail to make an informed decision on the matter. They, therefore, recommended that the Strategy and Resources Committee look at whether resources could be identified to fund research into that possible disparity. The Committee is asked to consider and decide upon this recommendation.

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13 Carbon Reduction Strategy

This report sets out the actions, which Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is taking to monitor and reduce energy usage and carbon emissions.

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13a Shrewsbury Headquarters Programme Overview

In accordance with a request from the Chair at the last meeting of the Committee, the Head of Performance and Risk, Head of Resources and Programme Manager will give a presentation on the Headquarters refurbishment programme.

14 Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

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15 Local Government Act 1972

Members are asked to consider a resolution under the Local Government Act 1972 that the public and press be excluded for the following agenda 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 the paragraphs 3 and 4.

16 Corporate Risk Management Summary – Exempt Information

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

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12 November 2009

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence For information
02 Declarations of Interest

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

For information
03 Minutes

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

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04 Public Questions

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

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05 2010/11 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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06 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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07 Financial Performance to September 2009

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

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23 September 2009

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Election of Chair

To elect a Chair for the ensuing year

For information
02 Appointment of Vice-Chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the ensuing year

For information
03 Apologies for Absence For information
04 Declarations of Interest

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

For information
05 Minutes

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

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06 Public Questions

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

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07 Financial Planning Strategy

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

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

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

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09 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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

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

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11 Use of Capital 2009

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

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12 Asset Stewardship Report

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

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

This report outlines the response to the above consultation document.

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14 Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

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15 Local Government Act 1972

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

For information
16 Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempted Information

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

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21 May 2009

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Eade.

For information
02 Declarations of Interest

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

For information
03 Minutes

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

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04 Public Questions

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

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05 Medium Term Financial Plan 2009/10 to 2013/14

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

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06 Integrated Strategic Planning Process 2010/11: Financial Issues

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

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07 Committee Terms of Reference

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

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08 Role Descriptions for Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

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

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09 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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10 Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

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11 Local Government Act 1972

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

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12 Corporate Risk Management Summary - Exempted Information

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

For information

05 March 2009

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence For information
02 Declarations of Interest

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

For information
03 Minutes

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

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04 Public Questions

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

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

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

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06 Medium Term Financial Plan 2009/10 to 2011/12

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

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07 Fire Authority Corporate Plan 2009/10

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

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

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

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09 Treasury Management Practices

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

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10 Financial Performance to January 2009

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

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11 Strategy and Resources Committee Work Plan 2009-10

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

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22 January 2009

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence For information
02 Declarations of Interest

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

For information
03 Minutes

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

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04 Public Questions

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

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05 Financial Performance to November 2008

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

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06 Capital Update on Activity and Finance

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

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07 Fire Authority Improvement Priorities 2009/10

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

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

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

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

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09 Adequacy of Provisions and Reserves and Robustness of Budget

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

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10 Shrewsbury Refurbishment

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

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

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

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12 Revisions to the Budget and Final Budget Plan

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

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13 Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

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14 Local Government Act 1972

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

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15 Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

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