Report of the Assistant Director Resources/Treasurer

The Panel considered the report of the Assistant Director Resources/Treasurer (ADR/T) which presented the first quarter position for 2022-23, detailing the corporate risks identified and how they had or were to be mitigated. 

There was a query from the Panel regarding Corporate Risk 17 relating to Firefighter Pension Schemes (FPS) and how much information on these matters had been shared.  The ADR/T informed the Panel that nothing had changed regarding the FPS since the last decision was taken on this matter by the Policy & Resources Panel.  The Service was very aware of the impacts on staff and continued to liaise with the LGA and the NFCC on the latest position.  The LGA and FBU were in discussions regarding advice to Fire Authority’s.  The National advice and local position were in the public domain and had been shared with employees.  Members were reminded that it would be inappropriate for them, as the employer, to reply if they were approached directly by any individuals regarding this complex matter,

RESOLVED: The Panel resolved to:

       i.         agree the Quarter 1 Corporate Risk Register including changes made since Quarter 4; and

     ii.         that there was no further information or assurance required from Risk Owners.