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Procurement of Replacement Aerial Appliances

The Brigade’s fleet of aerial appliances have come to the end of their serviceable life and require replacing. A review has been undertaken and determined that the Brigade would be best served by a fleet of turntable ladders. This report details the board requirements, the procurement process and makes reccomendations as to the replacement aerial appliances to be procured.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Provision of Fire Safety Training & Qualifications

This report seeks approval to award a contract for the provision of Fire Safety Training Couses to the Supplier named in Appendix 1 - Confidential Tender Evaluation.

Agreed Commissioner decision

End of Year Monitoring of Commitments in the London Safety Plan for 2018/19 (End March 2019)

The current London Safety Plan (2017) was approved by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority on 30 March 2017 (FEP2723). The plan details how the Brigade will help make London the safest global city and is supported by a set of commitments to realise that ambition. Progress against the commitments as at the end of March 2019, is provided within this report.

Agreed Commissioner decision

External Audit Annual Audit Letter 2017-2018

This report presents the External Auditor’s Annual Audit Letter 2017/18 in respect of the former London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority and summarises the findings to the London Fire Commissioner from the 2017/18 audit. The audit comprised of two elements : the audit of the financial statements; and the assessment of the Authority’s arrangements to achieve value for money in the use of its resources.That the London Fire Commissioner notes the findings in the External Auditor's Letter.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Replacement of Incident Ground Communications – Update

This report sets out the case for replacing personal issue fireground radios and mobile repeaters under a newly established project, and deferring the replacement of the BARIE and Intrinsically Safe Radios to be carried out under the scope of the Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) project.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Replacement Finance and Purchasing System - Consultancy Support

The Brigade's finance and purchasing system was procured over 20 years ago and no longer meets current business needs. This report seeks agreement to expenditure to engage consultancy support for a project to replace the Brigade's existing finance and purchasing system

Agreed Commissioner decision

Appointment of General Counsel

Since 1 April 2018, the post of General Counsel has been filled by an interim appointee. Recruitment of a permanent postholder has now been completed and a suitable candidate is now recommended for appointment.

Agreed Commissioner decision

2017 /18 Statement of Accounts, Statutory determinations, 2017/18 Schedule of Unadjusted Misstatements, Letter of Representation and Annual governance Statement

The report presents the London Fire Commissioner's external auditor's Audit Results Report; the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority's audited Statement of Accounts including the Annual Governance Statement; and a draft Letter of Representation for formal approval and adoption by the LFC. The report also seeks formal determination by LFC in respect of set-asides for credit liabilities in form of a Minimum Revenue Provision.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Quarterly monitoring of Commitments in the London Safety Plan for 2018/19 – quarter 2 (end September 2018)

The current London Safety Plan (2017) was approved by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority on 30 March 2017 (FEP2723). The Plan details how the Brigade will help make London the safest global city and is supported by a set of commitments to realise that ambition. Progress against the commitments, as at the end of September 2018, is provided within this report.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Community Safety and Prevention Strategy

LFB have been delivering dedicated community safety activities for nearly 20 years. there is a wide variety of evidence which supports the effectiveness of the fire service in reducing fire and wider community risks through community safety activites, projects, messages and initiatives.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Policy for compliance with IR35 tax provisions in relation to procuring third-party contracts

In April 2017, the intermediaries legislation, known as IR35, was revised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to include specific rules for off-payroll working in the public sector. This report proposes a new policy, which includes a compliance framework and guidance, to support the Brigade achieve compliance with the IR35 provisions in relation to awarding contracts for services to third parties.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Review of Proposal to Move to Second Pumping Appliance from Kingston Fire Station to New Malden Fire Station

The draft London Safety Plan (2017) proposed to move the second pumping appliance from Kingston Fire Station to New Malden Fire Station. In response to the consultation and Improving local performance of the second appliance average attendance time, the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority decided to delay that decision and to review the position in a year.

Agreed Commissioner decision