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Notice of Meeting

Clerk to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Andrew Smith OBE MA DPA MBA

The Castle, Winchester

Hampshire SO23 8UJ

Telephone 01962 847300

Fax 01962 844024

Meeting

HAMPSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE

AUTHORITY

Date and Time

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, 2009

AT 10.00 A.M.

Place

COUNCIL CHAMBER, EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICES, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH

Enquiries to

KELVIN RIDOUT

01962 847356

Agenda

   

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any apologies for absence.

2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal 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 is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 12 of the Code. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

3 MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 June, 2009.

4 DEPUTATIONS

Pursuant to Standing Order 19, to receive any deputations to this meeting.

5 MEMBERS' QUESTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

To receive any Members' questions and any verbal reports back on attendance(s) at fire and rescue service conferences, seminars and other training awareness activities.

6 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

To receive any Chairman's Communications.

7 ACTIVITY REPORT

To receive the Activity Report by the Chief Officer.

8 SOUTH EAST FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES REGIONAL MANAGEMENT BOARD - UPDATE

To receive the report of the Chief Officer outlining the key issues arising from the South East Fire and Rescue Services' Regional Management Board meeting held on 15 July, 2009.

9 FIRE CONTROL AND FIRELINK PROJECTS

To receive an oral report by Alan House, Director of Strategic Projects and Specialist Response on any recent developments.

10 DRAFT HAMPSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE PLAN 2010 TO 2013 - PROPOSED CORPORATE OBJECTIVES AND CONSULTATION STRATEGY

To consider the report of the Chief Officer on a proposal to adopt seven new corporate objectives for the draft "Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services Plan 2010 to 2013" as a basis for consultation with stakeholders and other interested parties.

[NOTE: Following the Authority meeting, the Chief Officer has arranged a lunch-time briefing session for Members on this item. It will take place in the Harland Room at Headquarters].

11 STRATEGIC RISK REGISTER

To consider the report of the Chief Officer about the Strategic Risk Register.

12 FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITIES MUTUAL LIMITED (FRAML) : WINDING-UP OF THE COMPANY

To consider the report of the Clerk and Chief Officer about the winding-up of FRAML.

13 DISPOSAL OF WINCHESTER FIRE STATION SITE

To consider the report of the Chief Officer on the present position regarding the disposal of this site.

14 HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE INSPECTION OUTCOMES

To receive the report of the Chief Officer about a recent inspection of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service by the Health and Safety Executive.

15 THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE AND THE IMPACT ON THE SERVICE'S OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY

To receive the report of the Chief Officer about the economic climate and the impact on the Service's operational activity.

16 MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - 3 JULY, 2009

To receive the Minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting held on 3 July, 2009.

17 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE - 30 JULY, 2009

To receive the Minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting held on 30 July, 2009.

18 MINUTES OF THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - 26 JUNE AND 4 SEPTEMBER, 2009

To receive the Minutes of the Performance Review and Scrutiny Committee meetings held on 26 June and 4 September, 2009. The Minutes of 4 September, 2009 include a recommendation to the Authority that the Chairman and Chief Officer sign the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change (relevant report is attached).

19 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE HFRA AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Authority is asked to note the intention of the Clerk to work up the Schedule of future HFRA and Committee meetings, once the County Council's Calendar of Meetings has been agreed. The Calendar of City Council meetings will also be checked, prior to the HFRA and Committee meeting dates being circulated to Members.

20 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CONFERENCES - LGA ANNUAL FIRE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION - 9 AND 10 MARCH, 2010

To appoint Members to attend this Annual Fire Conference and Exhibition entitled "Challenging Times, Keeping up the Pace" taking place on 9 and 10 March, 2010 in Manchester.

21 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:


That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the following item of business, as it is likely in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings that if members of the public were present during those items there would be disclosable to them of exempt information within Paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and further that, in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the publication in disclosing the information for the reasons set out in the report.

22 DIRECTORATE REVIEW (EXEMPT)

To consider the exempt report of the Chief Officer about the Directorate Review.

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ABOUT THIS AGENDA

This agenda is available on the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service website (www.hantsfire.gov.uk) and can be provided, on request by telephone number/e-mail address quoted at the head of this agenda, in alternative versions (such as large print, Braille or audio) and in alternative languages.

ABOUT THIS MEETING

The press and public are welcome to attend the public sessions of the meeting. If you have any particular requirements, for example if you require wheelchair access, please call the telephone number/use the e-mail address at the head of this agenda in advance of the meeting so that we can help.