Standards, Audit and Performance

16 December 2025

Meeting rearranged from 4 December 2025

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Fri, 05/12/2025 - 11:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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.

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 25 September 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Audit and Standards Committee Minutes 30 September 2025	522.74 KB

For decision

Audit and Standards Committee Work Plan 2026

This report, to follow marked 5, puts forward a 2026 Work Plan for the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee for consideration and approval by Members. The report also reviews implementation of the activities listed in last year’s Work Plan.

For decision

Statement of Accounts 2024/25

This report, attached marked 6, presents the completed Statement of Accounts for 2024/25 to the Committee for consideration and approval.

As the Statement is in excess of 90 pages, a hard copy has not been included with the meeting papers but can be accessed on the Fire Authority’s website via the following link:

30 September 2025 | Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

A paper copy will be made available upon request.

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6 - Statement of Accounts 2024/25	260.82 KB
6 Appendix Statement of Accounts 2024-25	0 bytes

For decision

07 External Audit

07a

Audit Findings Report

For consideration and adoption

Representatives of the External Auditors will present the Audit Findings for the year ended 31 March 2025, to follow marked 7a.

The Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer (in accordance with the authority delegated to them by the Fire Authority at its meeting on 13 February 2012) will then sign the Letter of Representation for the year ended 31 March 2025, as required by External Audit.

Attachment	Size
7a - Audit Findings Report	1.28 MB

For decision

07b

Auditors Annual Report on Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2024/25

The Fire Authority is asked to note the Auditors Annual Report 2024/25, to follow marked 7b.

For information

Internal Audit Progress Report

This report, attached marked 8, provides the Committee with a progress update on delivery of the annual internal audit plan, the results of which will be used to form the annual opinion on the Service’s framework of internal control, risk management and governance.

Attachment	Size
8 - Internal Audit Progress Report	396.86 KB

For information

Annual Governance Statement 2025/26 Improvement Plan

This report, attached marked 9, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2025/26.

Attachment	Size
9 - Annual Governance Statement 2025/26 Improvement Plan	387.03 KB

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 10, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	407.93 KB

For information

11 Performance Monitoring

11a

HMICFRS Cause of Concer Progress Report

This report, attached marked 11a, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Cause of Concern.

Attachment	Size
11a - HMICFRS Cause of Concern Progress Report	281.65 KB

For information

11b

HMICFRS Areas for Improvement Progress Report

This report, attached marked 11b, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Areas For Improvement.

Attachment	Size
11b - HMICFRS Areas for Improvement Progress Report	4.24 MB

For information

11c

HMICFRS Standards of Behaviour and Misconduct Progress Report

This report, attached marked 11c, 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) Standards of behaviour: The handling of misconduct in the fire and rescue services report

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11c - MICFRS Standards of Behaviour and Misconduct Progress Report	597.3 KB

For information

Pension Board

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, attached marked 12, held on 23 September 2025.

Attachment	Size
12 - Pension Board Minutes 23 September 2025	224.38 KB

For information

25 February 2025

Extraordinary meeting

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Mon, 17/02/2025 - 10:10

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Auditors Annual Report on Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24

The Fire Authority is asked to note the Auditors Annual Report 2023/24.

Attachment	Size
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Audit Findings Report 2023-24	5.28 MB

For information

4 December 2025

Meeting cancelled

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 10:06

10 July 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 10:05

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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.

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 April 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
Non Exempt Standards Audit and Performance Committee minutes 10 April 2025	365.55 KB

For decision

Committee Training

Members are asked to consider and agree what training they wish to receive in order to fulfil their role on the Committee effectively.

For decision

The External Audit Plan for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority

This paper, attached marked 7, provides an overview of the planned scope and timing of the statutory audit of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority (‘the Authority’) for Standards Audit and Performance Committee.

Attachment	Size
The Audit Plan for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority	1.81 MB

For information

Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2024/25

This report, attached marked 8, provides the Committee with the annual internal audit opinion on the organisation’s framework of internal control, risk management and governance.

Attachment	Size
Report Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2024/25	111.84 KB
Appendix Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2024/25	251 KB

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 9, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
09 - Corporate Risk Management Report July 2025.pdf	251.05 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk – new process and risks

This report, attached marked 10, provides the Committee with an overview of the progress and outcomes that have been achieved in the identification of new Corporate Risks for the Authority. The report also details the supporting process, which will provide robust arrangements for monitoring, review, and assurance.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Risk – new process and risks report	299.91 KB
Appendix C Risk Management Protocol	429.37 KB

For decision

Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April 2024 to March 2025 (Year End)

This report, attached marked 11, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the year April 2024 to March 2025.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April 2024 to March 2025 (Year End)	628.96 KB

For information

HMICFRS Cause of Concern Progress Report

This report, attached marked 12, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Cause of Concern.

Attachment	Size
Cause of Concern Progress Report	168.58 KB

For information

HMICFRS Areas for Improvement Progress

This report, attached marked 13, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Areas For Improvement progress.

Attachment	Size
Area For Improvement Progress	139.87 KB

For information

HMICFRS Standards of Behaviour and Misconduct Progress

This report, attached marked 14, 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) Standards of behaviour: The handling of misconduct in the fire and rescue services report

Attachment	Size
Standards of Behaviour and Misconduct Progress	283.46 KB

For information

Summary of Compliments and Complaints 2021/22 to 2024/25

This report, attached marked 15, advises Members of summary details regarding the compliments and complaints received during 2024/25, with comparisons to the previous three years.

Attachment	Size
Summary of Compliments and Complaints	382.98 KB

For information

Pensions Board Minutes April 2025

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pensions Board meeting, held on 29 April 2025, attached marked 16.

Attachment	Size
Pensions Board Minutes April 2025	216.68 KB

For information

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 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

For decision

Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 April 2025 and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 9 - Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 19, which contains exempt information.

For information

30 September 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 10:05

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attched marked to 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
Minutes of Standards Audit and Performance Committee Meeting 10 July 2025	257.86 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 5, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register. The new risks were agreed at the Committee meeting in July and updates reflect both July and August status for 2025.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Risk Management Report	270.08 KB

For decision

Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2025/26

This report, attached marked 6, summarizes the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2025/26.

Attachment	Size
Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2025/26	179.66 KB

For information

External Audit Progress Report and Sector Update September 2025

This report, attached marked 7, provides an update on progress in external auditor responsibilities. This paper also includes a series of sector updates in respect of emerging issues which the Committee may wish to consider.

Attachment	Size
Audit Progress Report and Sector Update September 2025	483.5 KB

For information

08 Performance Monitoring

08a

Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance April to June 2025

This report, attached marked 8a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to June 2025.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance April to June 2025	490.14 KB

For information

08b

HMICFRS Cause of Concern Progress Report

This report, attached marked 8b, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Cause of Concern.

Attachment	Size
HMICFRS Cause of Concern Progress Report	143.19 KB

For information

08c

HMICFRS Areas for Improvement Progress Report

This report, attached marked 8c, details the Service’s progress towards improvement identified by the HMICFRS Areas For Improvement.

Attachment	Size
HMICFRS Areas for Improvement Progress Report	152.61 KB

For information

08d

HMICFRS Standards of Behaviour and Misconduct Progress

This report, attached marked 8d, 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) Standards of behaviour: The handling of misconduct in the fire and rescue services report

Attachment	Size
08d - HMICFRS Standards of Behaviour and Misconduct Progress Report September 2025.pdf	275.97 KB

For information

Pensions Board Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, attached marked 9, held on 24 June 2025.

Attachment	Size
Minutes of Pensions Board meeting 24 June 2025	267.77 KB

For information

Pensions Board Annual Report

This Annual Report to Standards Audit and Performance Committee from Chair of Pensions Board provides assurance on effectiveness and efficient governance and administration of Firefighters pension Schemes, attached marked 10.

Attachment	Size
Pensions Board Annual Report 2024-25	184.83 KB

For information

10 April 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 10:04

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 11 December 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
Standards Audit and Performance Committee meeting minutes 11 December 2024	226.01 KB

For decision

Committee Terms of Reference and Constitution

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

Attachment	Size
Standards Audit and Performance Committee ToRs Report	91.57 KB
Terms of Reference of Standard audit and Performance Committee	144 KB

For decision

Extraordinary Meeting Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5, of the Extraordinary Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 25 February 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
Extraordinary Standards Audit and Performance Committee meeting minutes 25 February 2025	203.02 KB

For decision

Code of Corporate Governance 2024/25

This report, attached marked 6, gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft Code of Corporate Governance 2024/25, prior to it going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and formal adoption.

Attachment	Size
Code of Corporate Governance 2024-25 Report	60.12 KB
Appendix Code of Corporate Governance 2024-25	575.24 KB

For decision

Statement of Accounts 2024/25: Review of Accounting Policies

This report, attached marked 7, presents the accounting policies to be used in the production of the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts 2024/25, for consideration and approval.

Attachment	Size
Review of Accounting Policies 2024-25 Report	68.84 KB
Appendix to Review of Accounting Policies 2024-25	263.98 KB

For decision

Internal Audit Plan from 2025/26

This report, attached marked 8, informs the Committee of the proposed internal audit plan for 2025/26.

Attachment	Size
Internal Audit Plan 2025-26 Report	88.78 KB
Outline Annual Audit Plan 2025-26	217.41 KB

For decision

Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy

This report, attached marked 9, requests the Committee to recommend that the Fire Authority re-affirm the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy following the annual review conducted by officers.

Attachment	Size
Review of Anti Fraud and Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2025-26	68.67 KB
Draft Anti-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2025-26	112.45 KB

For decision

Committee Terms of Reference

Officers will give a verbal update on Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Terms of Reference.

For information

Review of Member Role Descriptions

Officers will give a verbal update on the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, the Member Champion for Risk Management and Audit and the Fire Authority’s Independent Person.

For information

Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25

This report, marked to follow, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25.

Attachment	Size
Report Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024-25	126.54 KB

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Risk Management Report April 2025	170.74 KB

For information

14 Performance Monitoring

14a

Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April to December 2024 (Quarter 3)

This report, attached marked 14a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to December 2024.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Performance Indicators April to December 2024	599.91 KB

For information

14b

Corporate Performance Indicators 2025/26

This report, attached marked 14b, presents the Corporate Performance Indicators for 2025/26 as agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its meeting on 20 March 2025.

Attachment	Size
Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and proposed tolerances	515.95 KB

For information

14c

HMICFRS Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update

This report, attached marked 14c, provides an update on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s response to the 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services inspection, addressing a Cause of Concern and 30 Areas for Improvement. It outlines progress in governance, risk management, performance, digital strategy, and financial oversight.

Attachment	Size
HMICFRS Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update	166.61 KB

For information

14d

HMICFRS Standards of Behaviour: The Handling of Misconduct in Fire and Rescue Services: Progress Report

This report, attached marked 14d, 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) Standards of behaviour: The handling of misconduct in the fire and rescue services report

Attachment	Size
HMICFRS Standards of Behaviour: The Handling of Misconduct in Fire and Rescue Services: Progress Report	211.61 KB

For information

15 Standards

15a

Ethical Standards Framework

Officers will give a verbal update on the review of ethical framework matters.

For information

15b

Code of Conduct Complaints 2024/25

Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none. Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2024/25, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct.

For information

Member Development 2024/25 and 2025/26

Officers will provide a verbal update on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2025 to March 2026.

For information

Pension Board minutes 10 December 2024

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 10 December 2024, which are attached marked 17.

Attachment	Size
Pension Board minutes 10 December 2024	343.15 KB

For information

Exclusion of Press and Public

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix B to Report 13 – Corporate Risk Management Summary which contains exempt information.

For information

23 May 2024

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Mon, 29/04/2024 - 12:12

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 30 November 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
04 Standards Audit and Performance Committee minutes 30 November 2024	212.74 KB

For decision

Committee Terms of Reference

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

Attachment	Size
05 Standards Audit and Performance Terms of Reference Report	63.1 KB
Appendix to Standard Audit and Performance Terms of Reference Report	116.66 KB

For decision

Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 6, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, the Member Champion for Risk Management and Audit and the Fire Authority’s Independent Person.

Attachment	Size
06 Review of Standard Audit and Performance Members Role Descriptions	68.35 KB
Appendix A Standard Audit and Performance Chair Role Description	65.13 KB
Appendix B Standard Audit and Performance Vice- Chair Role Description	65.85 KB
Appendix C Standard Audit and Performance Audit Champion Role Description	70.92 KB
Appendix D Standard Audit and Performance Independent Person Role Description	71.26 KB

For decision

Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24

This report, attached marked 7, gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24, prior to it going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and formal adoption.

Attachment	Size
07 Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24 Report	67.42 KB
Appendix Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24	473.28 KB

For decision

Statement of Accounts 2024/25: Review of Accounting Policies

This report, attached marked 8, presents the accounting policies to be used in the production of the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts 2024/25, for consideration and approval. The report also states the areas of estimation uncertainty to the Committee, and what is done to mitigate the risks around this uncertainty.

Attachment	Size
08 Review of Accounting Policies 2023/24 Report	82.5 KB
Appendix Review of Accounting Policies 2023/24	281.87 KB

For decision

External Audit Plan for 2024/25

This report, attached marked 9, informs the Committee of the proposed external audit plan for 2024/25.

Attachment	Size
09 Shropshire Fire and Rescue External Audit Plan 2023/24	4.47 MB

For decision

Internal Audit Plan for 2024/45

This report, attached marked 10, informs the Committee of the proposed internal audit plan for 2024/25.

Attachment	Size
10 - Internal Audit Plan 2024/25	157.33 KB
Appendix Draft Internal Audit Plan 2024/25	194.53 KB

For decision

Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy

This report, attached marked 11, requests the Committee to recommend that the Fire Authority re-affirm the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy following the annual review conducted by officers.

Attachment	Size
11 Review of Anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2024/25 Report	73.51 KB
Appendix Draft Anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2024/25	120.79 KB

For decision

Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 12, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24.

Attachment	Size
12 Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24 Report	99.53 KB

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
13 Corporate Risk Management Report	185.13 KB

For information

14 Performance Monitoring

14a

Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April to December 2023 (Quarter 3)

This report, attached marked 14a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to December 2023.

Attachment	Size
14a Corporate Performance Indicators Report April to December 2023	487.61 KB

For information

14b

Corporate Performance Indicators 2024/25

This report, attached marked 14b, presents the Corporate Performance Indicators for 2024/25 as agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its meeting on 20 March 2024.

Attachment	Size
14b Review of Corporate Performance Indicators and proposed tolerance 2024/25	606.75 KB

For information

15 Standards

Code of Conduct Complaints 2023/24

Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none. Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2023/24, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct.

For information

Member Development 2023/24 and 2024/25

This report, attached marked 16, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2024 to March 2025.

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16 Members Development 2023/24 and 2024/25	109.15 KB

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17 Pension Board meeting minutes

17a

6 December 2023

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 December 2023, which are attached marked 17a.

Attachment	Size
17a Pension Board minutes 6 December 2023	147.84 KB

For information

17b

6 March 2024

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 March 2024, which are to follow marked 17b.

Attachment	Size
17b Pension board minutes 6 March 2024	203.74 KB

For information

Exclusion of Press and Public

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 13 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 19, which contains exempt information.

For information

11 December 2024

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 19/12/2023 - 11:24

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 2 October 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
Standards Audit and Performance Committee meeting 2 October 2024 Non-exempt minutes	223.11 KB

For decision

Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2025

This report, attached marked 5, puts forward a 2025 Work Plan for the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee for consideration and approval by Members. The report also reviews implementation of the activities listed in last year’s Work Plan.

Attachment	Size
Standards Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan Report	97.58 KB
Appendix Standards Audit and Performance Committee Proposed Work Plan 2025	119.13 KB

For decision

Statement of Accounts 2023/24

This report presents the completed Statement of Accounts for 2023/24 to the Committee for consideration and approval. 

Attachment	Size
Statement of Accounts 2023-24 Report	64.21 KB
Appendix A Statement of Accounts 2023-24	1.2 MB
Appendix B Statement of Accounts 2023-24	170.42 KB

For decision

07 External Audit

07a

Audit Findings Report

Representatives of the External Auditors will present the Audit Findings for the year ended 31 March 2024, marked 7a.

The Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer (in accordance with the authority delegated to them by the Fire Authority at its meeting on 13 February 2012) will then sign the Letter of Representation for the year ended 31 March 2024, as required by External Audit.

Attachment	Size
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Audit Findings Report 2023-24	6.81 MB

For decision

07b

Auditors Annual Report on Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24

The Fire Authority is asked to note the Auditors Annual Report 2023/24, to follow marked 7b.

For information

Internal Audit Progress Report

Attachment	Size
Internal Audit Progress Covering Report	58.19 KB
Appendix Internal Audit Progress Report	306.5 KB

For information

Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 Improvement Plan

This report, attached marked 9, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25

Attachment	Size
Annual Governance Statement 2024/45 Improvement Plan	127.98 KB

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 10, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Risk Management Report December 2024	183.66 KB

For information

Corporate Performance Indicators – April – September 2024

This report, attached marked 11, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the period from April to September 2024.

Attachment	Size
Corporate Performance indicators !pril to September 2024 Report	545.08 KB

For information

Exclusion of Press and Public

For decision

Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 2 October 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

Exempt Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to receive Appendix C to Report 10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary which contains exempt information.

For information

2 October 2024

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 19/12/2023 - 11:23

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
04 Standards Audit and Performance Committee minutes 10 July 2024	211.91 KB

For decision

Committee Training

Members are asked to consider and agree what training they wish to receive in order to fulfil their role on the Committee effectively.

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 6, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
06 Corporate Risk Management Report	224.95 KB

For information

Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25

This report, attached marked 7, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25.

Attachment	Size
07 Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25	114.62 KB

For information

08 Performance Monitoring

08a

Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance April to June 2024

This report, to follow marked 8a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to June 2024.

Attachment	Size
08 Corporate Performance Indicators Aril to June 2024	537.97 KB

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08b

HMICFRS Values and Cultures Report Update

This report, attached marked 8b, presents the Service progress against the recommendations made to the sector in His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture in the fire and rescue services report.

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08b HMICFRS Values and Culture Progress Report	129.12 KB

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Standards- Review of Protocols

Officers have carried out a review of the following protocols:

Member / Officer Relations attached marked 9a

Minor amendments are proposed by officers and are shown in bold italics on the documents with any deletions struck through.

The Committee is also asked to review these document and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority.

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09a - Protocol on Member - Officer Relations 2024.pdf	93.83 KB

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Pension Board Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, attached marked 10, held on 10 September 2024.

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10 - Pension Board Minutes 10 September 2024.pdf	134.19 KB

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Pensions Board Update

The Assistant Chief Fire Officer Corporate Services will present a Pensions Board Update.

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Exclusion of Press and Public

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Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 13, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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Exempt Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to receive Appendix C to Report 6 - Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 14, which contains exempt information.

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10 July 2024

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 19/12/2023 - 11:22

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting 23 May 2024 non-exempt minutes	252.85 KB

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Committee Terms of Reference and Constitution

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

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Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Terms of Reference report	58.88 KB
Appendix to Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Terms of Reference report	118.72 KB

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Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 and Improvement Plan 2024/25

The purpose of this report, attached marked 7, is twofold: it sets out the draft Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2023/24 and the AGS Improvement Plan 2024/25 to be included in the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts. It also reports on the close down of activities contained within the 2023/24 Improvement Plan.

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Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 and Improvement Plan 2024/25 report	250.74 KB

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Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Audit Progress and Sector Update

This paper, attached marked 7, provides the Standard, Audit and Performance Committee with a report on external auditor progress in delivering responsibilities. This paper also includes a series of sector updates in respect of these emerging issues which the Committee may wish to consider.

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Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Audit Progress and Sector Update July 2024	1.54 MB

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Informing the Audit Risk Assessment for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24

This report, attached marked 8, is to contribute towards the effective two-way communication between Shropshire & Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority's external auditors and Shropshire & Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority’s Standards, Audit & Performance Committee, as 'those charged with governance'. The report covers some important areas of the auditor risk assessment where auditors are required to make inquiries of the Standards, Audit & Performance Committee under auditing standards.

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Informing the Audit Risk Assessment for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24	317.27 KB

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Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/24

This report, attached marked 9, provides the Committee with the annual internal audit opinion on the organisation’s framework of internal control, risk management and governance.

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Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/24	67.02 KB
Appendix to Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/24	253 KB

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Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 10, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

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Corporate Risk Management Report July 2024	266.62 KB

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Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April 2023 to March 2024 (Year End)

This report, attached marked 11, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the year April 2023 to March 2024.

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Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April 2023 to March 2024 (Year End)	606.03 KB

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Summary of Compliments and Complaints 2020/21 to 2023/24

This report, attached marked 12, advises Members of summary details regarding the compliments and complaints received during 2023/24, with comparisons to the previous three years.

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Summary of Compliments and Complaints 2020/21 to 2023/24	248.5 KB

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His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture Report Update June 2024

This report, attached marked 13, presents the Service’s progress against the recommendations made to the sector in the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture in the fire and rescue services report.

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His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture Report Update June 2024	125.22 KB

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Exclusion of Press and Public

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Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary which contains exempt information.

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