Issue - meetings

To consider a report

The Chief Fire Officer presented his report on the arrangements for Member development, including station visits, in 2019/20. He reminded Members that they were able to request items for discussion at the Member Development Days on 2 July 2019 and 29 October 2019.

It was agreed that all reports relating to the governance review be circulated to new Members of the Authority for information prior to the Member Development Day on 2 July 2019.

Consideration would also need to be given to attendance at the annual full Combined Fire Authorities’ conference which was being held in Milton Keynes on 10 October 2019. As in the past, it was suggested that all Members were given the opportunity to attend the day event, with the Chair and Vice Chair nominated to attend the whole event.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the arrangements for Member development in 2019/20 be confirmed.

2.         That Councillors Berry, Choudhry, Gambold, Malik and Shingler be nominated to attend the LGA Fire Leadership Essentials Programme.

3.         That the Chair and Vice Chair be nominated to represent the Authority at the full Combined Fire Authorities’ conference in Milton Keynes on 10 October 2019 with all Members being given the opportunity to attend the day event.

To consider a report

The Chief Fire Officer presented his report on the arrangements for Member development, including station visits, in 2018/19. He reminded Members that they were able to request items for discussion at Member Development Days.

The Chair requested that information on the Service’s use of the Fire Service College be circulated to Members prior to the Member visit to the College on 20 June 2018.

It was also suggested that feedback from the HMICFRS inspection could be presented to Members as part of the Member Development Day on 31 October 2018.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the arrangements for Member development in 2018/19 be confirmed.

2.         That Councillor Duckett be nominated to attend the LGA Fire Leadership Essentials Programme on 18 and 19 October 2018 at Warwick Conference Centre, Coventry.

3.         That the Chair and Vice Chair be nominated to represent the Authority at the full Combined Fire Authorities’ conference in Milton Keynes on 11 October 2018 with all Members being given the opportunity to attend the day event.