Agenda

Items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting as matters of urgency.

In accordance with Standing Orders, to consider any questions and petitions submitted by the public. Questions must relate to matters to be considered at this meeting of the Authority. Petitions must relate to matters for which the Authority is responsible, or which affect the Authority. Neither questions nor petitions may require the disclosure of confidential or exempt information.  Questions and petitions must be submitted in writing or by e-mail to the Clerk to the Authority (e-mail address: clerk@dsfire.gov.uk) by midday on 5 June 2024.

To receive addresses from representative bodies requested and approved in accordance with Standing Orders.

To receive and answer any questions submitted in accordance with Standing Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Cook-Woodman, to MOVE the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 March, 26 April and 13 May 2024.

RECOMMENDATION that the Minutes be adopted in accordance with Standing Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Coles, to MOVE the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 March 2024 (attached).

RECOMMENDATION that the Minutes be adopted in accordance with Standing Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Clayton, to MOVE the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 April 2024.

RECOMMENDATION that the Minutes be adopted in accordance with Standing Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Hendy, to MOVE the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2024.

RECOMMENDATION that the Minutes be adopted in accordance with Standing Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Peart, to MOVE the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 May 2024.

RECOMMENDATION

(a).          that, in relation to the recommendation at Minute RC/23/24        (Provisional Financial Outturn 2023-24) the Authority is asked to consider this in conjunction with the accompanying report at        DSFRA/24/21:

(b).        that, in relation to the recommendation at Minute RC/23/25 (Revisions to the Capital Programme 2024-25 to 2026-27):

(i)    the Authority be recommended to approve the revised capital programme and associated prudential indicators for 2023-24 to 2025-26, as set out in report RC/24/9 and summarised in the tables at Appendices A and B respectively to these Minutes.

(c).         That, in relation to the recommendation at Minute RC/23/26 (Reserves Strategy 2024-25), the Authority is asked to consider this in conjunction with the accompanying report at DSFRA/24/22 and

(d).        that, subject to (a). to (c). above, the Minutes be adopted in accordance with Standing Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Cook-Woodman, to MOVE the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2024 (attached)..

Report of the Treasurer (DSFRA/24/21) attached.

Report of the Treasurer (DSFRA/24/22) attached.

Report of the Chief Fire Officer (DSFRA/24/23) attached.

Report of the Assistant Director, Corporate Services (DSFRA/24/24) attached.

RECOMMENDATION that, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, 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 the following Paragraph(s) of  Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) to the Act:

·       Paragraph 1 (information relating to an individual);

·       Paragraph 2 (information likely to reveal the identity of an individual);

·       Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial and business affairs of any particular person – including the authority holding that information);

·       Paragraph 5 (information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings);

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Cook-Woodman, to MOVE the Restricted Minutes of the Appointments & Disciplinary Committee held on 13 May 2024 (attached).

RECOMMENDATION

(a).          that the recommendation at Minute ADC/23/12 (Appointment of       Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer) be approved;

(b).          Subject to (a). above, the Restricted Minutes of the meeting of         the Appointments & Disciplinary Committee held on 13 May          2024 be adopted in           accordance with Stading Orders.

The Chair of the Committee, Councillor Cook-Woodman, to MOVE the Restricted Minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2024 (attached).

RECOMMENDATIONS

(a).          that, in relation to the recommendation at Minute SC/23/3        (Revised Articles of Association - Red One Ltd.) the Authority is           asked to consider this in conjunction with the accompanying        report at DSFRA/24/25

(b).          that, in relation to the recommendation at Minute SC/23/6        (Appointment of Independent, Non-Executive Chair of the Board        of Red One Ltd.) the Authority is asked to consider this in       conjunction with the accompanying report at DSFRA/24/25:  and

(c).          Subject to (a). and (b). above, the Restricted Minutes of the         Shareholder Committee held on 14 May 2024 be adopted in    accordance with Standing Order.

Report of the Clerk to the Authority (& Monitoring Officer) (DSFRA/24/25) attached.

Report of the Clerk to the Authority (& Monitoring Officer) DSFRA/24/26 - TO FOLLOW.

Report of the Clerk to the Authority (& Monitoring Officer) (DSFRA/24/27 attached.