Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

To confirm the Minutes of the Environment and Services Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 17 July 2017, attached marked:  5

To receive any public questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 August 2017.

To receive any questions of which members of the Council have given notice.  Deadline for notification for this meeting is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 August 2017

The Committee to consider the Consultation on Fire and Rescue Governance and make recommendations to the Leader for the response from Shropshire Council.

The following will be invited to address the Committee and will then respond to questions:

John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner (invited to make a 15 minute presentation)

Councillor Eric Carter, Chair of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority (invited to make a 15 minute presentation)

David Beechey, Chair of Shropshire Association of Local Councils (invited to make a 5 minute presentation)

The following documents are attached: 

West Mercia Fire and Rescue Consultation document;

Analysis of West Mercia PCC Initial Business Case, commissioned by Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority

To agree:

The creation of a Task and Finish Group on the Environmental Maintenance Grant Programme

Terms of Reference of the Group

How many members should be on the Group

Proposed terms of reference are attached marked:  9