Agenda

To approve, and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Fire Authority held on 9 December 2020 (Item 2).

Members to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests they may have in any matter being considered which are not entered onto the Authority’s Register, and officers to disclose any interests they may have in any contract to be considered.

To receive the Chairman’s announcements (if any).

To receive petitions under Standing Order SOA6.

To receive questions in accordance with Standing Order SOA7.

Executive Committee – 10 February 2021

“That the Authority be recommended to approve:

1. the Prudential Indicators for 2021-22;

2. the Minimum Revenue Provision policy statement.

The report considered by the Executive Committee is attached at Item 7(a)

“It is recommended that the Authority be recommended to:

1(a) Note and have due regard to the report and Statement of the Chief Finance Officer (see section 8 of Annex A).

1(b) Approve a Council Tax precept of £67.16 for a band D equivalent property (a 1.99% increase from 2020/21 - equal to 2.5p per week) and the revenue budget as set out in Appendix 1.

1(c) Approve the capital programme as set out in Appendix 2.

2 Not hold a referendum to increase Council Tax above the 2% threshold for 2021/22

3 Note that a referendum may need to be considered for 2022/23     depending on the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review.”

The report considered by the Executive Committee is attached at Item 7(b)

“That the Authority be recommended to adopt a Scheme for Members’ Allowances for 2021/22 (Appendix C).

The report considered by the Executive Committee is attached at Item 7(c)

To consider Item 8

To consider Item 9

To consider Item 10

To note that the next meeting of the Fire Authority will be held on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 11am.