Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the statement of assurance.
summary: The decision involves approving the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Annual Statement of Assurance for 2024-25.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Annual Statement of Assurance for 2024-25.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public funds and the effectiveness of fire service arrangements, which can be sensitive topics for stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service", "Communities", "Partners involved in fire service arrangements"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2223
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Fire Authority (FRA) is required to provide annual assurance on financial, governance and operational matters and show how they have had due regard to the expectations set out in their Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and as part of the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England. This Statement reinforces the commitment to provide communities with clear information about how public funds are managed and assure the effectiveness of our financial, governance and operational fire service arrangements. All partners involved have been asked to formally endorse the Annual Statement of Assurance 2024-25. The Cabinet will be asked to approve the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Statement of Assurance for 2024-25.
Content: The Fire Authority (FRA) is required to provide annual assurance on financial, governance and operational matters and show how they have had due regard to the expectations set out in their Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and as part of the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England. This Statement reinforces the commitment to provide communities with clear information about how public funds are managed and assure the effectiveness of our financial, governance and operational fire service arrangements. All partners involved have been asked to formally endorse the Annual Statement of Assurance 2024-25. The Cabinet will be asked to approve the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Statement of Assurance for 2024-25. Following consideration of the report the Cabinet approved the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Annual Statement of Assurance 2024-25. The call-in deadline is 17 July 2025
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025