Agenda

To note any apologies for absence.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2024.

Members of the Committee are invited to declare any pecuniary or personal interests relating to specific matters on the agenda.

Please see note (a) at the end of the agenda.

To receive an overview of Trading Standards.

To consider the annual Statement of Assurance.

To consider a report on the impact of the new Government on Fire and Rescue Services, including any policy changes.

To receive an update on progress with GFRS net zero carbon ambitions, including any future plans to progress further in this area.

To consider a report on the impact of climate change on GFRS, including how to address the risks, such as wildfires and flooding.

To note the update report on the 2024/25 GFRS budget, including spending and emerging pressures.

To note the report on GFRS values and the Workplace Charter. The report also details the vision and mission of GFRS and the process for whistleblowing.

To review the Committee work plan and suggest items for consideration at future meetings.

When making suggestions, members should consider the reasons for and expected benefit of scrutiny’s involvement. Members should also consider which area the item comes under:

For reference, the Forthcoming Executive Decision List can be accessed here: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/mgDelegatedDecisions.aspx?&RP=0K=0&DM=0&HD=0&DS=1&Next=true&H=1&META=mgforthcomingdecisions&V=1

To note the date of future meetings (all meetings to start at 10am):

2 December 2024

10 January 2025

7 March 2025

18 July 2025

12 September 2025

7 November 2025.