Archived decisions
AT A MEETING of the HAMPSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE held at Hampshire Fire Service Headquarters, Eastleigh on Wednesday 8 September, 2004
PRESENT:
Councillors: D.A. Kirk (Chairman); Mrs. E. Baker; K. Chapman; J. Stocks.
66. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs E.S.M. Barron, Mrs. A.E. Bailey and R. Williams.
67. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should, normally at the time of the debate, declare their interest and, having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Fire Authority's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.
There were no declarations of interest reported on this item.
68. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 21 April, 2004 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
Arising thereon:
Minute No. 61 - Minutes (Minute No. 55 National Public Opinion Survey: Report of Findings for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service) - it was noted that the staff survey had been deferred until January 2005.
Minute No. 63 - Best Value Review - Draft Terms of Reference for HFRS Vehicle Workshops - it was noted that the second external challenger had been confirmed as John Bradley from the Police Service and that Councillor K.P.J. Searle was the replacement for Councillor S. Letts.
69 DEPUTATIONS
No deputations were received under this item.
70. PROGRESS REPORT ON RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS ARISING FROM INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Item 5 in the Minute Book) detailing the first action monitoring sheet setting out progress of ongoing and overdue actions.
RESOLVED:
That regular Internal Audit Action reports to monitor the progress of ongoing and overdue actions be submitted to future meetings of the Committee.
71. BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (BVPI) LOCAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (LPI), ACTIVITY INDICATORS (AI)
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Item 6 in the Minute Book) detailing the updated figures for the year end results for 2003/04, together with the first quarter results for 2004/05.
In considering the report a number of indicators were highlighted. In relation to new indicators LPI 4a and LPI 4b concerning reducing arson by 10% by 2010, it was noted that the service was pursuing initiatives in partnership with other bodies aimed at reducing arson. Discussion centred on the geographical spread of arson incidents and confirmation that areas of high incidence were being targeted. Members requested that enquiries be made with the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services at Hampshire County Council to confirm that the threat of arson was being taken into account in the risk assessments of Hampshire County Council Buildings.
RESOLVED:
That the performance of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service be noted and the strategies to meet the targets set be endorsed.
72 BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (BVPI) COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THE "FAMILY GROUP FOUR" FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITIES
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Item 7 in the Minute Book) detailing the Best Value Indicator Comparison Charts for "Family Group Four" Brigades for the year 2002/03 issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
RESOLVED:
That the Committee note the performance of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service compared to other Brigades within its family grouping.
73. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO MEET THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE PREVIOUS BEST VALUE REVIEW OF PROCUREMENT
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Item 8 in the Minute Book) detailing progress on the actions taken to meet the recommendations made in the previously conducted Best Value Review of Procurement.
It was anticipated that the Procurement Manager post would be filled early in 2005 and that this would assist with the achievement of some of the outstanding action points.
RESOLVED:
That the actions taken towards meeting the recommendations listed in the review of procurement be approved.
74. PROGRESS REPORT ON BEST VALUE REVIEW OF VEHICLE WORKSHOPS
The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Item 9 in the Minute Book) detailing the progress with the review of vehicle workshops.
It was anticipated that the findings of the Working Group would be submitted to the Steering Group mid October, 2004 followed by recommendations to the Committee meeting scheduled for 1 December, 2004.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee note the progress taken in the review of vehicle workshops.