PAPER B

Fire and Public Safety SELECT COMMITTEE – 2 march 2005

VERIFICATION STUDY ACTION PLAN UPDATE

REPORT OF THE PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR FIRE, EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

REASON FOR SELECT COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

Monitoring of Verification Study Action Plan

ACTION REQUIRED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE

To note progress to date and make recommendations for further action as appropriate.

BACKGROUND

The Action Plan arises from the two Audit Commission Verification Studies undertaken during 2004.

CONSULTATION PROCESS

As this report is to update the Select Committee on progress to date there has been no specific consultation concerning the report.

FINANCIAL, LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER IMPLICATIONS

None arising from this report.

APPENDICES ATTACHED

None

Contact Point : Richard Hards, Chief Fire Officer, ' 823199, e-mail [email protected]

COUNCILLOR DAVID KNOWLES

Portfolio Holder for Fire, Emergency Planning and Consumer Protection