Decision details

The Fire Authority (FRA) is required under the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England (updated and published in May 2018) to produce an Annual Statement of Assurance that the FRA is in compliance with the National  Framework as set out by the Minister of State for Policing and the Fire Service.

The Annual Statement of Assurance concerns the following:

·         Finance details

·         Governance

·         Operational performance

·         Framework requirements

·         Future improvements

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service also publishes alongside the Statement of Assurance, an Annual Report.

That the Cabinet Member approves the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Statement of Assurance and the Annual Report for 2017-18.

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