Decision details

The GMCA is required to have a local risk plan in relation to its fire and rescue functions. The GMFRS Fire Plan forms part of that local risk plan.

The function of issuing a local risk plan is a Mayoral one.

The development of the Fire Plan 2025-29 was underpinned by a comprehensive participation and consultation process with over 4000 stakeholders, ensuring the voices of residents, staff an partners were at the forefront of the strategy's development.

Having noted the report to the Police Fire and Crime Panel and appendices (dated 10 June and titled GMFRS Fire Plan 2025-29), the consultation process in relation to the GMFRS Fire Plan 2025-29 and how responses from residents, staff and stakeholders have shaped the final proposed version of the GMFRS Fire Plan, the draft GMFRS Fire Plan 2025-29, having consulted with the Chief Fire Officer and also having had regard to any report or recommendations made by the Police, Fire and Crime Panel following their consideration of the draft GMFRS Fire Plan 2025-29:
(i) The GMFRS Fire Plan 2025-29 is approved and shall be issued in the form attached to this decision.
(ii)This decision will form the Mayor's response to any Police, Fire and Crime Panel recommendations in accordance with the requirements of the GMCA (Fire and Rescue Functions) Order 2017and a copy shall be sent to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel and be published on the GMCA website.
(iii) A copy of the issued GMFRS Fire Plan 2025-29 shall be sent to the Chief Fire Officer and published on the GMCA website.