Decision details

Cabinet considered the report and RESOLVED to:

1.    Object to the option as detailed within the Police and Crime Commissioner Business Case option 3 (Governance Model) and supports option 2 (Representative Model);

2.    Use the response of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Fire Authority to the consultation either in whole or part to support the preferred option 2;

3.    State it was the view of the Council that a blue light hub, based on the Fire Service and Ambulance service, was looked at in greater detail, as there was a clear and historical synergy between both of these important public services; and

4.    Delegate the preparation of a full written response to the Chief Executive, in consultation with Group Leaders, by the closing date of 4 September 2017.

To ensure that a cohesive and formal response be provided to the Police and Crime Commissioner’s consultation on changes to the governance of the fire and rescue service in Cambridgeshire.

To not submit a single Peterborough City Council response – This option was dismissed as a response from the Council as a whole was considered to have greater impact.

None.

Consultation Document - http://www.cambridgeshire-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/fire-governance-consultation/

Policing and Crime Act 2017 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/3/schedule/1/paragraph/13/enacted