In relation to matters on the agenda, seek declarations of interest from Members, in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Authority’s Code of Conduct for Members.

There were none.

Apologies had been received from Councillor Evans.

Any Members wishing to raise urgent items are asked, wherever possible, to notify the Chairman before the start of the meeting.  In so doing, they must state the special circumstances which they consider justify the matter being considered urgently.

There were none.

To consider whether, in view of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, the press and public should be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that, if the public and press were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information.

NOTE:  Any item appearing in the confidential part of the Agenda states in its heading the category under which the information disclosed in the report is confidential and therefore not available to the public.

RESOLVED – That agenda item no. 39 be exempt under paragraphs 1 & 3 of Part 1 Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006 and accordingly are not open for public inspection on the following grounds: they contain information relating to any individual, and information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

To approve the Confidential Minutes of the last meeting held on 5 October 2021

RESOLVED  - That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2021 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

Report of the Assistant Director People Services

RESOLVED – The Panel agreed to approve the recommendations of the report in full.