If you require information in another format, such as in another language or in Braille, please email us at communications@lancsfirerescue.org.uk听and we will be happy to help.
Publications
Annual Service Report 2022-23
An accessible version of this report is also available.
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Annual Service Plan 2023-24
This plan forms part of our strategic planning activity which sets听out the direction of the Service and how we will achieve our aim听of making Lancashire safer.
Click here to view an accessible HTML version of this document [opens in a new tab].
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Budget Booklet - Medium Term Financial Strategy
Budget Booklet -听Medium Term Financial Strategy,听Incorporating:听Revenue Budget, Capital Programme, Reserves & Balances Policy And Treasury Management Strategy听2023/24
Edited: 15/03/2023 08:39
Strategic Assessment of Risk 2022-2023
This is the fifth edition of SM重口鈥檚 (LFRS) 鈥楽trategic Assessment of Risk鈥� (SAoR).
The assessment seeks to underpin our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) by ensuring that risk management drives decision-making within LFRS.
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Community Risk Management Plan 2022-2027
This plan sets out our strategic focus and medium term ambitions including our objectives; how these will be achieved and measured; key projects and strategies to be developed out of the Plan and a description of how we conduct our business.
An accessible html document is also available
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Response strategy 2022-2027
This response strategy has been developed to outline how we will deliver our operational response function to the communities of Lancashire.
An accessible html version of this document is available
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Prevention strategy 2022-2027
Our prevention strategy outlines how we will work over the next five years to mitigate and reduce the risks of fire and other incident types across Lancashire.
An accessible html document is available.
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Protection strategy 2022-2027
The Protection Strategy 2022-27 explains how we intend to assess risk in Lancashire鈥檚 built environment and thereafter deploy fire protection, community safety and operational resources to manage that risk efficiently and effectively.
An accessible html document is available
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People strategy 2021-2024
The People Strategy sets out the strategic direction for our people over the next three years.听 It sets out the areas of priority that are required to ensure we develop a Service that is capable of continuous improvement and which responds positively to change.
An accessible html document is available.
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Digital and Data Strategy 2022-2027
This strategy sets out a framework of how we will seek ways to exploit emerging technology to improve our communication and process efficiency.
An accessible html version of the document
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Annual Service Report 2020-21
Annual Service Report 2020-21
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Unaudited Statement of Accounts 2022-2023
Notice of Public Rights
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 15 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that between 1 August 2023 and 30 August between 9.30am 鈥� 4.00pm on weekdays any person may inspect, and make copies of the accounts and other related documents of the Fire Authority for the year ended 31 March 2023, as stipulated in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
The accounts and other documents will be available for inspection at SM重口 HQ, Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 3LH by prior arrangement. Please telephone 01772 866912 to make an appointment.
The Statement of Accounts are unaudited and may be subject to change.
During this period, a local government elector for any area to which the accounts relate, or their representative, may question the auditor about the accounts, or make an objection to the accounts as set out in sections 26 and 27 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. Any objection, and the grounds on which it is made, must be sent to the auditor in writing, with a copy to the Authority Treasurer at address given above. Any objection must state the grounds on which the objection is being made and particulars of:
- any item of account which is alleged to be contrary to law; and
- any matter in respect of which it is proposed that the auditor could make a public interest report under section 24 of, and paragraph 1 of Schedule 7 to, the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
A guide to your rights can be found on the .
If you have any comments on any aspect of the financial information contained on the website or would like further information please contact our Section 151 Officer, Steven Brown by:
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Tel: 01772 866804
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Statement of Accounts
The statement of accounts is the formal audited accounts of SM重口. The purpose of the statement of accounts is to give clear information on our overall finances and to demonstrate our stewardship of public money for the year.
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Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Member Allowances Paid 鈥� 2022/23
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Productivity and Efficiency Plan
Find out more about our Productivity and Efficiency Plan for 2023/2024.
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Independent Auditor鈥檚 Report To The Members Of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority
In our auditor鈥檚 report issued on 30 November 2022, we explained that we could not formally conclude the audit and issue an audit certificate for the Authority for the year ended 31 March 2022. We have now completed this work and you can read more about it in this publication.
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Pay Policy Statement
In accordance with Sections 38 to 43 of the Localism Act 2011, the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority is required to produce a Pay Policy for the each financial year.
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Consultation Strategy
This strategy is reviewed by the Planning Committee and sets out a consultation code of conduct which outlines what commitments we make to ensuring that consultation on behalf of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority is effective.
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Financial Report - April to November 2022 - PDF
Financial Report - April to November 2022 - PDF version. Please note that CSV and XLSX versions are also available.
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Financial Report - April to November 2022 - XLSX
Financial Report - April to November 2022 - XLSX file version. Please note that PDF and CSV versions are also available.
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Financial Report - April to November 2022 - CSV
Financial Report - April to November 2022 - CSV file version. Please note that PDF and XLSX versions are also available.
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Audit Notice November 2022 - Delay in Audit Certificate
Delay in audit certificate, dated November 2022.
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Statement of Accounts - 2021/22 - Audited Version
The service's final statement of accounts for the year 2021-22.
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Annual Service Report 2021-2022
This report looks back at our achievements over the last 12 months; these have included continuing to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme and introducing our new climate change response plan, and much more. As well as a PDF version of the report, we have a video and an accessible document available.
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Contracts data 2022
This document lists all of the contracts that SM重口 has in place as of June 2022.
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Member Allowances Paid - 2021 - 2022
Each year we publish details of the payments made to Combined Fire Authority Members for the work they did for the Authority in 2021 鈥� 2022.
Edited: 25/05/2022 11:18
Annual Service Plan 2022-23
The Plan sets out how we intend to help our diverse communities lead lives that are safer from fire and other emergencies by providing excellent prevention, protection and response services.
As well as having a PDF version of the document, we have an accessible html document available
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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
SM重口 (LFRS) support the implementation of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and this document provides evidence of how we will support this act.
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Climate Change Operational Response Plan 2022-27
As the extremes of foreseeable weather events are becoming more prevalent, our Climate Change Operational Response Plan aims to reduce the threat to the communities in Lancashire, improve firefighter safety and reduce the costs and impact upon LFRS, partners and our communities.
We have also produced an accessible HTML document for our Climate Change Operational Response Plan
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Financial Spend Report Apr 21 - Jan 22 - Excel Format
This is the Service's financial spend report from April 2021 to January 2022, in Excel format. PDF and CSV versions are also available.
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Financial Spend Report Apr 21 - Jan 22 - PDF Format
This is the Service's financial spend report from April 2021 to January 2022, in PDF format. CSV and Excel versions are also available.
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Financial Spend Report Apr 21 - Jan 22 - CSV Format
This is the Service's financial spend report from April 2021 to January 2022, in CSV format. PDF and Excel versions are also available.
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Annual Statement of Assurance 2020-2021
This document aims to provide the necessary accountability and transparency to the people of Lancashire and evidence that we continue to deliver under the expectations detailed within the National Framework and the Integrated Risk Management Plan for 2020/2021.
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Local Pension Board minutes 4 October 2021
These are the minutes of Local Pension Board meeting that took place on 4 October 2021.
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Modern Slavery Statement
This statement highlights the work that SM重口 will do to ensure that the service complies with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
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Audit Findings Report 2020/21
The Audit Findings for Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, year ending 31 March 2021.
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Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Audit Opinion 2020-2021
Independent auditor's report to the members of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority - opinion on financial statements.
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Audited Accounts 2020-21
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Statement of Accounts 2020/21
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Unwanted fire signal (UwFS) policy
Unwanted fire signals (UwFS) cost businesses time and money and divert firefighters from genuine emergencies and other duties. We are committed to reducing the number of these false alarms and so have adopted a policy around how we respond to automatic fire alarms.
Please view how we are changing our response to automatic fire alarms and our advice on reducing false alarms at your premises.
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Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Audit Opinion 2019-2020
Independent auditor鈥檚 report to the members of Lancashire Combined听Fire Authority.听Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements.
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Audit Findings Report 2019-2020
The Audit Findings听for Lancashire Combined听Fire Authority.听Year ended 31 March 2020.
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Annual Audit Letter 2019-2020
The Annual Audit Letter听for Lancashire Combined Fire听Authority.听Year ended 31 March 2020.
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Pay Performance Statistics 2020-2021
Regulation 113 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 require contracting authorities to publish data demonstrating compliance with the obligation to pay invoices within 30 days over the previous 12 months.
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Annual Statement of Assurance 2019-2020
This document aims to provide the necessary accountability and transparency to the people of Lancashire and evidence that we continue to deliver under the expectations detailed within the National Framework and the Integrated Risk Management Plan for 2019/2020.
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Anti Bribery Policy
This Policy provides a coherent and consistent framework to enable the Authority鈥檚 employees to understand and implement arrangements enabling compliance. It will also enable employees to identify and effectively report a potential breach.
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Annual Safety Health and Environment Report
This report summarises the arrangements in place to deliver the Service's Safety, Health and Environment Policy and provides a summary of safety, health and environment performance data. It includes the reporting on occupational safety, health and environmental issues that have arisen during the period 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020.
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Annual Service Report 2019-2020
This report looks back over the 2019-2020 year and how we performed against our objectives in the Annual Service Plan 2019-2020. It looks at the development of the burn team, a new 'Stinger' appliance and the use of drones to fight fires. We are proud of what we have achieved in helping make Lancashire Safer and this was highlighted in the service being named UK Fire Service of the Year at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards, recognition for the whole service that reflects our investment and innovation in frontline services.
https://youtu.be/eJmJ3P8HWNw
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Contracts data
This document lists all of the contracts that SM重口 has in place as of June 2020.
Edited: 15/07/2020 11:39
Annual Service Plan 2020-2022
The Plan sets out how we intend to help our diverse communities lead lives that are safer from fire and other emergencies by providing excellent prevention, protection and response services.
Edited: 26/06/2020 11:43
Payment Performance Statistics 2015-2022
Regulation 113 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 require contracting authorities to publish data demonstrating compliance with the obligation to pay invoices within 30 days over the previous 12 months.
Edited: 07/05/2020 08:38
Reserves and Balances Strategy 2020/21
This policy includes details of current and future planned reserve levels, setting out a total amount of reserves and the amount of each specific reserve that is held for听2020/21
Edited: 28/02/2020 16:04
Budget booklet/Medium Term Financial Strategy 2021/22
The Medium Term Financial Strategy provides a detailed breakdown of the budget set for 2021/22, the associated funding and future financial plans
Edited: 28/02/2020 16:03
Annual Statement of Assurance 2018-2019
This document aims to provide the necessary accountability and transparency to the people of Lancashire and evidence that we continue to deliver under the expectations detailed within the National Framework and the Integrated Risk Management Plan for 2018/2019.
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Requests for Quotes and Tenders Quarter 3
This document provides information about the Authority's requests for quotes between 1st October 2019 and 31st December 2019.
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Contract Standing Orders
The Contract Standing Orders aim to explain in simple terms the rules and procedures for obtaining written quotations and competitive tenders from Suppliers for the provision of Works, Goods and Services.
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Annual Audit Letter 2018-2019
The Annual Audit Letter summarises the key findings arising from the work Grant Thornton carried out at Lancashire Combined Fire Authority for the year ended 31 March 2019.
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Annual Service Report 2018-19
Last year, SM重口 dealt with the largest moorland fire in its history, at Winter Hill. During the incident we welcomed Her Majesty鈥檚 Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and were the only service to be rated 'outstanding' in any category in the first tranche of inspections. That isn't all we have to be proud of - take a look back at everything we achieved in 2018-19.
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Safety, Health and Environment Policy
This policy forms an integral part of our Integrated Risk Management Planning and Corporate Planning processes and Business Continuity Arrangements. It sets out our legal duty of care in protecting our workforce and the public.
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Monthly Spends for 2022-2023 (EXCEL format)
We publish spending information over 拢500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
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Audit Findings Report 2018-2019
The reports set out the key elements of the Authority鈥檚 governance framework, explains how this has been evaluated and highlights the outcomes of the assessment of effectiveness and any areas for improvement which were found during the audit in 2018/19
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Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Audit Opinion 2018-2019
This document in the independent auditor's report to the members of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority.
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Statement of Accounts 2018/19 - audited versions
This Statement of Accounts (audited version) covers the financial year ended on 31 March 2019 (referred to as 2018/19) for the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (CFA).
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Annual Audit Letter 2017-2018
The Annual Audit Letter summarises the key findings arising from the work Grant Thornton carried out at Lancashire Combined Fire Authority for the year ended 31 March 2018.
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Reserves Strategy 2019-2020
This policy includes details of current and future planned reserve levels, setting out a total amount of reserves and the amount of each specific reserve that is held for 2019-2020.
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Efficiency Plan 2019-2020
This efficiency plan is based on the Authority鈥檚 2019/20-2023/24 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet (available here)
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Prevention Strategy 2019
This document supports the Integrated Risk Management Plan and identifies our Prevention work for 2019 and we are going to focus our efforts on helping people start safe, live safe, age safe and use our roads safely; targeting our resources at those most vulnerable.
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Budget Booklet
The Budget Book provides a detailed breakdown of the budget for 2019/2020 and shows how it will be funded.
Edited: 08/04/2019 14:00
On-call firefighters: A guide for employers
This guide explains what is involved as an employer of an on-call firefighters and what commit they have to provide. It also explains how this can benefit your organisation and your community.
Edited: 15/03/2019 16:09
Dyslexia Policy
This policy sets out how SM重口 supports staff and those interested in joining the Service with dyslexia.
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HMICFRS Report 2018
In July 2018, the Service was inspected by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.听 The Service was rated as 鈥榦utstanding鈥� for promoting its values and culture. In all other areas, the Service was rated as 鈥榞ood鈥� with no areas that 鈥榬equire improvement鈥� in any of the 11 categories that were assessed.
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Annual Service Report 2017/18
Our Annual Service Report for 2017-18 where we take a look back at the incidents, stats and projects of the previous year and how we have progressed as a service.
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Trade union facility time
This document sets out the trade union facility time that we gave to members of staff in 2017/18.
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Procurement Strategy
This document defines the role of the Procurement function in the delivery of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority鈥檚 commitment to providing best value for money and it identifies priorities aligning with local, regional and national procurement policy.
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Scheme of Delegation
This document sets out the scheme of activities, decision-making powers and responsibilities that the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has delegated to the Chief Fire Officer, Clerk to the CFA or Treasurer of the CFA.
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Reserves and Balances Policy
This policy includes details of current and future planned reserve levels, setting out a total amount of reserves and the amount of each specific reserve that is held for 2018-2019.
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Efficiency Plan 2018-2019
This efficiency plan is based on the Combined Fire Authority鈥檚 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet.
Edited: 27/04/2018 11:09
Gender Pay Gap Report
Gender pay gap reporting requires employers with more than 250 employees to publish statutory calculations every year showing how large the pay gap is between their male and female employees.
Edited: 30/03/2018 12:17
Financial Regulations
Financial Regulations provide the framework for managing the Authority鈥檚 financial affairs. They apply to every Member and officer of the Authority and anyone acting on its behalf.
Edited: 13/03/2018 11:56
Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure
This document is the Internal Dispute Resolution procedure (IDRP) and it is available to all members of occupational pension schemes or their dependants. This document provides guidance notes and a Stage 1 application form.
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Annual Statement of Assurance 2017 - 2018
This document aims to provide the necessary accountability and transparency to the people of Lancashire and evidence that we continue to deliver under the expectations detailed within the National Framework and the Intergrated Risk Management Plan for 2017/2018.
Edited: 19/02/2018 11:18
National Fraud Initiative Fair Processing
This document is the Fair Processing notice for the National Fraud Initiative.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report
The Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report reviews our performance in relation to meeting our legal duties over the year 2016 鈥� 2017, the workforce profile as at 31st March 2017 and our plans in relation to equality and diversity for the period 1st April 2017 - 31st March 2018.
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Emergency Cover Review 2017
This is the Service's 2017 Emergency Cover Review which was agreed by the Combined Fire Authority in December 2017.
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Progress Report Priority Activity Outcomes
This document reports our achievements in 2016-2017 against our priorities that were set in our Annual Service Plan in 2016.
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Efficiency Plan 2017-2018
This efficiency plan is based on the Combined Fire Authority鈥檚 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet.
Edited: 04/05/2017 14:29
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy provides an approach in relation to the delivery of our services and the recruitment, selection and promotion of our staff.
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Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) 2017/22
This plan sets out our strategic focus and medium term ambitions including our objectives; how these will be achieved and measured; key projects and strategies to be developed out of the Plan and a description of how we conduct our business.
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Whistleblowing Policy for Staff
This policy helps to ensure Members and employees carry out activities legally, ethically and appropriately by setting out a comprehensive whistleblowing policy that guides people on how to raise concerns and what support and safeguards are in place.
Edited: 01/10/2016 10:04
Efficiency Plan 2016-2017
This efficiency plan is based on the Combined Fire Authority鈥檚 2016-2017 to 2019-2020 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet.
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Member Allowances Paid 2015/2016
Each year we publish details of the payments made to Combined Fire Authority Members for the work they did for the Authority in 2015 - 2016.
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Employees Information 2015
We aim to provide as much information as possible about our Service and its employees, in order to promote a spirit of openness and accessibility. This information is specifically about our employees and is taken from the last calendar year - 2015.
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Anti Fraud Policy
The aim of the anti-fraud policy statement is to establish the ground rules which clarify that fraud will not be tolerated and spell out the consequences.
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Terms and Conditions for Goods or Services
This document sets out our standard terms and conditions for goods and/or services subject to a purchase order.
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Member Allowances Paid 2014/2015
Each year we publish details of the payments made to Combined Fire Authority Members for the work they did for the Authority in 2014 - 2015.
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Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure Guidance Notes
The guidance notes are for applicants of the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure which is available to all members of occupational pension schemes or their dependents. It offers a means of raising and resolving grievances about issues with pension rights.
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Member Officer Protocol
This document sets out what Authority Members and Officers can expect of each other.
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Constitutional and Procedural Standing Orders
This document sets out the rules that the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority follows to ensure that we meet the standards that are required of us.
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Property Asset Management Plan
This Plan looks across the Service鈥檚 whole portfolio and sets out how that portfolio will, as a whole be used in conjunction with the Service鈥檚 strategic aims over a five year period.
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Code of Corporate Governance
This document sets out the Combined Fire Authority Corporate Governance i.e. how the Authority ensures it is doing the right things, in the right way, for the right people, in a timely, inclusive, open, honest and accountable manner.
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Code of Conduct for Fire Authority Members
This Code applies to all Members of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority and sets out expectations of behavior and requirements for registration of business and personal interests.
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