Fire and Rescue Authority

17 February 2026

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Wed, 11/02/2026 - 09:18

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.

Member Questions

The Fire Authority is asked to receive any questions, of which appropriate notice has been received, from Members.

Fire Authority Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 5, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 December 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
5 - Fire Authority Non-Exempt Minutes	284.64 KB

For decision

Committee Recommendations

The Fire Authority is asked to consider and approve the recommendations in three items from the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting on 22 January 2026 which require ratification by the Fire Authority.

6a Financial Performance to December 2025

Attached marked 6a

6b Capital Programmes 2026/27 to 20230/31, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy

Attached marked 6b

6c Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget

Attached marked 6c

Attachment	Size
6a - Financial Performance to December 2025	647.07 KB
6b - Capital Programmes 2026/27 to 2030/31, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy	1.54 MB
6c - Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget	1.19 MB

For decision

Revenue Budget 2026/27

This report, attached marked 7, incorporates the recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 22 January 2026, in relation to the revenue budget for 2026/27. The report also confirms the use of assumptions for medium-term financial planning.

Attachment	Size
7 - Revenue Budget 2026/27	892.23 KB

For decision

Revenue Budget 2026/27: Precept

This report, attached marked 8, seeks Fire Authority approval to a budget for 2026/27; Council Tax levels for 2026/27; and precepts on billing authorities and related matters.

Attachment	Size
8 - Revenue Budget 2026/27: Precept	783.41 KB

For decision

09 Governance

09a

Fire Authority Work Plan 2026/27

This report, attached marked 9a, puts forward a 2026/27 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

Attachment	Size
9a - Fire Authority Work Plan 2026/27	426.93 KB

For decision

09b

Appointment of Independent Members to the Performance & Scrutiny Committee

This report, attached marked 9b, seeks Fire Authority ratification of the appointment of three independent members to sit on the Performance and Scrutiny Committee. It also seeks permission for a revised terms of reference for the Committee.

Attachment	Size
9b - Appointment of Independent Members to the Performance & Scrutiny Committee	560.7 KB

For decision

09c

Strengthening Positive Employee Relations

This report, attached marked 9c, provides an update on the proposals for refined Trade Union engagement with the Fire Authority as part of the wider review on the Employee Relations Framework.

Attachment	Size
9c - Strengthening Positive Employee Relations	292.96 KB

For decision

Proposed Amendments to Pay Policy Statement

This report, attached marked 10, sets out proposed amendments to the Pay Policy Statement for the consideration by the full Authority, as required under the Localism Act 2011 and in accordance with the process agreed by the Fire Authority in February 2012.

Attachment	Size
10 - Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement	1.13 MB

Annual Review 2024-2025

This report, attached marked 11, presents the draft Annual Review (also known as the Annual Statement of Assurance) for 2024/25 and asks the Fire Authority to consider the document and approve it for publication.

Attachment	Size
11 - Annual Review 2024-2025	3.18 MB

For decision

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Strategy 2026: Operating Model and Service Goals

This report, attached marked 12, sets out the proposed strategic direction and priorities for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority for the next 12 months. It builds on the Authority’s approved Vision of Making Shropshire Safer and signals how the Service plans, delivers, assures and improves its work.

Attachment	Size
12 - Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Strategy 2026: Operating Model and Service Goals	702.14 KB

For decision

HMICFRS Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Progress Report

This report, attached marked 13, details the Service’s progress towards improvements identified by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Cause of Concern and Areas For Improvement.

Attachment	Size
13 - HMICFRS Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Progress Report	4.32 MB

For information

Independent Remuneration Panel

This report, attached marked 14, seeks approval to commence the Independent Remuneration Panel process which considers the matter of Member Allowances. It also seeks delegated authority to the Clerk to the Fire Authority to take all steps needed to implement the Independent Remuneration Panel before reporting back to the Fire Authority for further consideration.

Attachment	Size
14 - Independent Remuneration Panel	286.6 KB

For decision

Exclusion of Press and Public

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

For decision

16 Fire Authority Exempt Minutes

16a

17 December 2025 (Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 16a, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 December 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

16b

13 January 2026 (Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 16b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 13 January 2026, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

13 January 2026

Extraordinary Meeting

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 06/01/2026 - 12:02

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	Exclusion of Press and Public	Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances. In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.	For decision
04	Appointment of Section 151 Officer / Treasurer (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)	This report, attached marked 4, asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel (BMEP) on the appointment of a new Section 151 Officer/ Treasurer.	For decision

23 July 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Mon, 14/07/2025 - 16:43

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not particpate 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.

Governance Arrangements for the Fire Authority

The Fire Authority is asked to consider the matters set out within this report, attached marked 3, and make decisions regarding the future shape, format and governance arrangements of the Fire Authority.

Attachment	Size
3 - Governance Arrangements for the Fire Authority	163.67 KB
3 - Appendix A Committee Terms of Reference	240.36 KB
3 - Appendix B - Member Role Descriptions	341.83 KB

For decision

Updated Protocol on Member / Officer Relations

This report, attached marked 4, sets out amendments to the Fire Authority's Protocol on Member / Officer Relations and seeks approval from the Authority for the adoption of the amended Protocol.

Attachment	Size
4 - Updated Protocol on Member / Officer Relations	120.9 KB
4 Appendix Protocol on Member / Officer Relations	171.51 KB

For decision

Draft Social Media Protocol for Officers and Members

This report, attached marked 5, presents a draft Social Media Protocol for Officers and Members and asks the Fire Authority to provide comment on it before it is adopted as a Service policy.

Attachment	Size
5 - Draft Social Media Protocol for Officers and Members	122.11 KB
5 Appendix Draft Social Media Protocol for Officers and Members	314.07 KB

For decision

Committee and Fire Authority Appointments

This report, attached marked 6, asks the Fire Authority to confirm appointments to its Committees; to appoint its representative on the Local Government Association Fire Services Commission; and to appoint its Member Champions.

Attachment	Size
6 - Committee and Fire Authority Appointments	131.4 KB
6 Appendix Fire Authority Committee Membership (as of 25 June 2025)	146.98 KB

For decision

17 April 2025

Extraordinary Meeting

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:38

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Apologies for Absence

Councillors Cook and Davis

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

Member Governance Workshop Outcomes

This report, attached marked 4, sets out the work which has been undertaken and also those further areas where work will be undertaken before the Annual General Meeting of the Fire Authority, in relation to the future governance arrangements of the Authority.

Attachment	Size
4 - Member Governance Workshop Outcomes	48.57 KB

For decision

Updated Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures

This paper, attached marked 5, updates the post and committee references within Shropshire and Wrekind Fire and Rescue Authority's Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP). The procedure remains in line with the requirements of the Pensions Act 1995, and subsequent amendments, and in accordance with the recommendations contained within Fire Service Pensions Scheme Circular 1/2009.

Attachment	Size
5 - Updated Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure	1.63 MB

For decision

05 March 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Mon, 17/02/2025 - 10:15

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.

Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2028

This report, attached marked 4, asks the Fire Authority to approve the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28.

Attachment	Size
Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28	303.73 KB
Appendix B to Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28	38.71 MB

For decision

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update

This report, attached marked 5, provides an update on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) response to the 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection, addressing a Cause of Concern (CoC) and 30 Areas for Improvement (AFIs). It outlines progress in governance, risk management, performance, digital strategy, and financial oversight.

Attachment	Size
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvem	168.25 KB

For information

17 December 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 10:00

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Apologies for Absence

Councillors Hannington, Kerr, Mehta and Overton

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.

Member Questions

The Fire Authority is asked to receive any questions, of which appropriate notice has been received, from Members.

Exclusion of Press and Public

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

For decision

Appointment of Assistant Chief Fire Officer

This report, attached marked 6, asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel (BMEP) on the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO).

The meeting will revert to open session at this point

For decision

Fire Authority Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 15 October 2025, attached marked 7, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
7 - Fire Authority Minutes 15 October 2025	385.8 KB

For decision

Strategy and Resources Committee Minutes

Members are asked to receive the non-exempt minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 November 2025, attached marked 8, and consider and decide upon the recommendations at item 5 of those minutes. The report relating to these recommendations is attached to attached marked 8a.

Please note that the reports considered by the Committee at Item 6 – 2026/27 and Later Years Revenue and Capital Budgets and Item 7 - Reserves and Funds are attached as the appendix to report 9 – 2026/27 and Later Years Budget Summary on this agenda and will form the basis of discussion at that item.

Attachment	Size
8a - Financial Performance to September 2025, including Annual Treasury Review 2024/25 and Mid Year Treasury Review 2025/26	521.13 KB
8a - Appendix to report	228.62 KB

For decision

2026/27 and Later Years Budget

This report, attached marked 9, summarises the budgets that are proposed by the Strategy and Resources Committee. The results are put forward to the Fire Authority for approval as the basis for consultation, leading to a final decision at the Fire Authority meeting in February 2025.

Attachment	Size
9 - 2026/27 and Later Years Budget Summary	335.01 KB
9 - Appendix to report	405.37 KB
9 - Appendix to report	295.22 KB

For decision

Meeting Schedule 2026

A schedule of proposed dates for 2026 meetings of the Fire Authority and its committees is to follow marked 10, for approval.

For decision

11 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Inspection 2024

11a

HMICFRS Cause of Concern 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	282.01 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 progress.

For information

15 October 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 09:58

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Welcome to Fire Authority

The Chair will welcome Councillor Alan Mosley from Shropshire Council and Councillor Stephen Bentley from Telford & Wrekin Council to their first Fire Authority meeting.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

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

Public Questions

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

05 Fire Authority Minutes

05a

25 June 2025

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5a, of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 25 June 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
5a - Annual Fire Authority Minutes 25 June 2025	262.76 KB

For decision

05b

23 July 2025

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 5b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 23 July 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
5b - Fire Authority Extraordinary meeting minutes 23 July 2025	157.73 KB

For decision

06 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes

06a

10 July 2025

Members are asked to recieve and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2025, which are attached marked 6a.

Attachment	Size
6a - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 10 July 2025	226.94 KB

For information

06b

30 September 2025

Members are asked to recieve and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee held on 30 September 2025, which are attached marked 6b.

Attachment	Size
6b - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 30 September 2025	241.13 KB

For information

07 Constitutional Issues

07a

Committtee Composition, Allocation of Seats to Political Groups, and Committee Membership

This report, attached marked 7a, asks the Fire Authority to agree both the composition of its Committees and the allocations of seats on its committees to political groups. It also requests the Fire Authority to confirm the appointment of Members to serve on Committees.

Attachment	Size
7a - Committee Composition, Allocation of Seats to Political Groups, and Committee Membership	236.58 KB

For decision

07b

Update of Fire Authority Standing Orders

This report, attached marked 7b, reviews the Fire Authority’s Standing Orders for the Regulation of Proceedings and Business, Standing Orders relating to Contracts and the Scheme of Delegation to Officers and sets out proposed amendments for consideration and agreement by Members.

Attachment	Size
7b - Update of Fire Authority Standing Orders	131.57 KB
7b - Appendix A Standing Orders for Proceedings and Business	361.68 KB
7b - Appendix B Financial Regulations	907.07 KB

For decision

Statement of Accounts 2024/25

This report, attached marked 8, sets out the key revenue issues which have arisen from work on the Statement of Accounts 2024/25 and seeks approval for use of the General Fund balance in 2025/26.

Attachment	Size
8 - Stattement of Accounts 2024/25	185.75 KB

For decision

Financial Performance to June 2025, including capital activity and finance update

This report, attached marked 9, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
9 - Financial Performance to June 2025, including capital activity and finance update	274.23 KB
9 - Appendix A Capital Programme as at 31 March 2025	153.51 KB
9 - Appendix B Capital Programme as at 30 June 2025	181.67 KB

For decision

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update

This report, attached marked 10, provides an update on Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) response to the 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection, addressing a Cause of Concern (CoC) and 30 Areas for Improvement (AFIs). It outlines progress in governance, risk management, performance, digital strategy, and financial oversight.

Attachment	Size
10 - HMICFRS Inspection 2024: Cause of Concern and Areas for Improvement Update	208.2 KB

For information

Annual Review of Partnership Working 2025

This report, attached marked 11, outlines Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s collaborative partnerships, evidencing their contribution to community safety and operational resilience. It also responds to inspection findings by enhancing governance and evaluation to better demonstrate the value and impact of partnerships.

Attachment	Size
11 - Annual Review of Partnership Working 2025	183.24 KB

For information

Exclsion of Press and Public

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

For decision

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

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Annual Fire Authority meeting, held on 25 June 2025, attached marked 13, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

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

Members are asked to recieve and note the exempt minutes of the Brigade Managers Employment Panel meeting, held on 4 September 2025, which are attached marked 14.

For information

25 June 2025

Annual Meeting

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 09:56

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Moment of Reflection

The meeting will begin with a moment of reflection in remembrance of the two firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who lost their lives during an operational incident in May 2025.

Annual Meeting Business

Election of Chair

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

Appointment of Vice-Chair

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

03 Apologies for Absence

Vote of thanks and welcome 

There will be a vote of thanks for Councillors Roy Aldcroft, Garry Burchett, Nigel Hartin, Nick Hignett, Christian Lea, Kevin Pardy, John Price and Paul Wynn from Shropshire Council and Councillors Graham Cook and Paul Davis from Telford & Wrekin Council, who all left the fire authority in May.

The Fire Authority will welcome Councillors Thomas Clayton, Susan Coleman, Adam Fejfer, Peter Husemann, Duncan Kerr, Rosie Radford, Beverley Waite and Sam Walmsley from Shropshire Council and Councillors Zona Hannington and Raj Mehta from Telford & Wrekin Council to their first meeting.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

06 Constitution Reports

06a

Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups

This report, attached marked 6a, asks the Fire Authority to agree both the composition of its Committees and the allocations of seats on its Committees to political groups.

Attachment	Size
06a - Committee Composition and Allocation of Seats to Political Groups	174.24 KB

For decision

06b

Fire Authority Terms of Reference and Committee Constitutions

This report, attached marked 6b, requests approval of the Terms of Reference for the Fire Authority and also asks the Fire Authority to agree the constitutions of its Committees.

Attachment	Size
06b - Fire Authority Terms of Reference and Committee Constitutions	426.84 KB

For decision

06c

Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 6c, asks the Fire Authority to review and agree its Member Role Descriptions.

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06c - Review of Member Role Descriptions	239.33 KB

For decision

06d

Committee Membership and Appointments

This report, attached marked 6d, asks the Fire Authority to confirm appointments to its committees; to appoint its representative on the Local Government Association Fire Services Commission; and to appoint its Member Champions.

There will be a short adjournment at this point to allow the appointed committees to discuss their nominations for their Chairs and Vice Chairs

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06d - Committee Membership and Appointments	139.04 KB

For decision

06e

Election of Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs

Strategy and Resources Committee

Standards, Audit and Performance Committee

The Annual Meeting business will be adjourned at this point for continuation at the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting that is scheduled for 23 July 2025.

Ordinary Business

07 Non-Exempt Minutes

07a

Fire Authority 11 February 2025

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 7a, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 11 February 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
07a - Fire Authority 11 February 2025	198.2 KB

For decision

07b

Extraordinary Fire Authority 17 April 2025

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 7b, of the Extraordinary Fire Authority meeting, held on 17 April 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
07b - Extraordinary Fire Authority 17 April 2025	118.32 KB

For decision

07c

Strategy and Resources Committee 20 March 2025

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes, attached marked 7c, of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 20 March 2025.

Attachment	Size
07c - Strategy and Resources Committee 20 March 2025	167 KB

For information

07d

Extraordinary Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 25 February 2025

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes, attached marked 7d, of the Extraordinary Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 25 February 2025.

Attachment	Size
07d - Extraordinary Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 25 February 2025	165.52 KB

For information

07e

Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 10 April 2025

Members are asked to receive the minutes, attached marked 7e, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 April 2025 and agree the recommendations at items 6 and 9. These items are attached marked 7e(1) and 7e(2) respectively.

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07e - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 10 April 2025	334.74 KB
07e(1) Code of Corporate Governance 2024-25	648.61 KB
07e(2) Review of anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2025-26	206.95 KB

For decision

Review of Scheme of Delegation to Officers

This report, attached marked 8, reviews the Scheme of Delegation to Officers and asks Members to consider and decide upon the amendments proposed.

Attachment	Size
08 - Review of Scheme of Delegation to Officers	280.11 KB

For decision

Financial Performance to March 2025

This report, attached marked 9, provides information on the financial performance of the Service, and seeks approval for action, where necessary.

Attachment	Size
09 - Financial Performance to March 2025	169.07 KB

For decision

Telford Central Funding

This report, attached marked 10, advises members on the current position with the capital scheme for Telford Central Fire Station’s redevelopment and confirms the funding strategy for the project. The report also seeks approval for further spend which did not form part of the original funding for the scheme.

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10 - Telford Central Funding	248.21 KB

For decision

Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2026/27

This report, attached marked 11, outlines how the Service will continue to align service, financial and improvement planning, the result of which will culminate in the 2024/25 budget and the publication of the 2025/26 Annual Plan.

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11 - Strategic Planning Process Timetable 2026/27	118.35 KB

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25

This report, attached marked 12, informs Members about the corporate risk management work that has been undertaken during the previous twelve months.

Attachment	Size
12 - Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25	133.86 KB

For information

Service Structure Changes

This report, attached marked 13, is presented following approval of funds by the Fire Authority in February 2025, to conduct a review of the Service structure and allocate necessary funds to implement an effective operating model to support delivery of services into the future. The Service Management Team (SMT) have undertaken the review, and the findings and actions are contained within this report. The purpose of presenting this information to the Fire Authority is to ensure Members are sighted and aware of spend within the Service and furnished with information to provide effective oversight and scrutiny.

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13 - Service Structure Changes	250.42 KB

For information

HMICFRS Cause of Concern Update

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

Attachment	Size
14 - HMICFRS Cause of Concern Update	162.91 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 items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

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

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 11 February 2025, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

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

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 April 2025.

For information

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

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes of the Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel meeting, held on 20 March 2025.

For information

Exempt Appendix B to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25 (Paragraphs 3 and 4)

This paper is the exempt Appendix B to Corporate Risk Management Annual Report 2024/25.

For information

Statutory Officer Requirements (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

This report outlines proposals for consideration regarding the future provision of Statutory Officers of the Fire and Rescue Authority, paying attention to the roles of Monitoring Officer and Clerk, and also the Section 151/Treasurer.

For decision

Appointment of Deputy Chief Fire Officer (Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3)

This report asks the Fire Authority to ratify the decision of its Brigade Managers’ Employment Panel on the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer. 

Chair’s Announcements

Close of Meeting

For decision

11 February 2025

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 31/12/2024 - 09:55

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Apologies for Absence

Councillor Pardy

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.

Fire Authority Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the non-exempt minutes, attached marked 4, of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 5 December 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
Non exempt Fire Authority meeting minutes 5 December 2025	171.85 KB

For decision

Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 11 December 2024, attached marked 5.

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Standards Audit and Performance Committee meeting minutes 11 December 2024	189.19 KB

For information

Strategy and Resources Committee Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to receive the minutes of the non-exempt Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 29 January 2025, attached marked 6, and decide upon, the recommendations at items 6, 8 and 9.

The reports relating to those items are attached, marked 6a, 6b and 6c respectively.

The recommendations at item 7 of the Committee minutes will be considered as part of item 15 on the agenda for this meeting.

Please note that Appendix B to paper 6b (Capital Programmes 2025/26 to 2029/30, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy) is an exempt document. It will, therefore, be necessary to move into closed session at this point to consider the recommendation relating to this appendix (paper 9)

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Strategy and Resources Committee meeting non exempt minutes 29 January 2025	188.85 KB
6b Capital Programmes 2025/26 to 2029/30, Treasury Management Statement and Capital Strategy	420.69 KB
6c Adequacy of Reserves and Robustness of Budget	417.84 KB
6a - Financial Performance to December 2024	183.06 KB

For decision

Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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

For decision

Strategy and Resources Committee Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to receive and note the exempt minutes, of the Strategy and Resources meeting, held on 29 January 2025.

For decision

Capital Programme from 2024/25 (Paragraph 3)

Members are asked to receive and agree the exempt paper Capital Programme from 2025/26 (the appendix B to paper 6b).

For decision

Additional Capital Scheme (Paragraph 3)

This report informs the Authority of an additional scheme to be considered and included in the capital programme for 2025/26.

For decision

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

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 5 December 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

For decision

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

Members are asked to note the exempt minutes, of the Brigade Managers Employment Panel meeting, held on 15 January 2025.

At this point the meeting will revert to open session.

For information

Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2028

This report, to follow marked 13, asks the Fire Authority to approve the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan 2025-28.

For decision

Fire Authority 3-Year Strategy 2025-28: Vision and Strategic Goals

This report, attached marked 14, sets out the Vision and Strategic Goals for the Authority over the next three years and provides Members with an overview and awareness of strategic planning arrangements.

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Fire Authority 3-Year Strategy 2025/28: Vision and Strategic Goals	174.6 KB

For decision

Revenue Budget 2025/26

This report, attached marked 15, incorporates the recommendations made by the Strategy and Resources Committee on 29 January 2025, in relation to the revenue budget for 2025/26. The report also confirms the use of assumptions for medium-term financial planning.

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Revenue Budget 2025/26	764.73 KB
Appendix Medium Term Financial Plan and Reserves Strategy 2024/25 to 2026/27	498.76 KB

For decision

Revenue Budget: 2025/26 Precept

This report, attached marked 16, seeks Fire Authority approval to a budget for 2025/26; Council Tax levels for 2025/26; and precepts on billing authorities and related matters.

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Revenue Budget: 2025/26 Precept	212.1 KB

For decision

Fire Authority Work Plan 2025/26

This report, attached marked 17, reviews progress against the Fire Authority’s 2024/25 Work Plan and puts forward a 2025/26 Work Plan for consideration and approval by Members.

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Fire Authority Work Plan 2024/25	204.51 KB

For decision

Proposed Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement

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

Attachment	Size
Amendments to the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26	316.78 KB

For decision

The Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances 2024/25

This report, attached marked 19, asks the Fire Authority to consider and agree it’s 2024/25 Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances

Attachment	Size
The Scheme for the Payment of Members’ Allowances 2024/25	173.38 KB

For decision

HMICFRS Progress Report

Officers will give a verbal update on progress with the HMICFRS recommendations.

For information

24 July 2024

Extraordinary meeting

Submitted by Aleksandra Zydek on Tue, 16/07/2024 - 12:01

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

Apologies for Absence

Councillors Burchett, Carter and Lea.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Disciplinary Processes

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

Attachment	Size
04 - Disciplinary Processes	61.47 KB
Appendix A to Disciplinary Processes Report	165.93 KB
Appendices B to D to Disciplinary Processes Report	158.29 KB
Appendix E to Disciplinary Processes Report	270.84 KB

For decision

Financial Performance to March 2024

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

Attachment	Size
05 - Financial Performance to March 2024 Report	159.25 KB

For decision

Statement of Accounts 2023/24

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

Attachment	Size
06 - Statement of Accounts 2023-24 Report	179.91 KB

For decision

Exclusion of Press and Public

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

For decision

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

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

For decision

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