2. 250616 PFRC Minute
North Ayrshire Council · 1 September 2025
Back to Police and Fire and Rescue Committee — 1 September 2025 and its agenda
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Police and Fire and Rescue Committee 16 June 2025 At a Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee of North Ayrshire Council at 2.00 p.m. involving a combination of participation by remote electronic means and physical attendance within the Council Chambers, Irvine. Present (Physical Participation) Donald Reid, Stewart Ferguson, Scott Davidson, Mary Hume, Davina McTiernan, Angela Stephen and John Sweeney. Present (Remote Attendance) Charles Currie, Jean McClung and Donald L. Reid. In Attendance R. Lynch, Senior Manager and C. Cochrane, Solicitor (Legal Services) and C. Stewart, Committee Services Officer (Corporate Services). Also In Attendance Chief Superintendent S. Chow, Superintendent J. McMillan, Chief Inspector L. Napier and Inspector B. Legge (Police Scotland); and Area Commander K. Murphy, Group Commander P. Storrie and Deputy Assistant Chief Officer I. McMeekin (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service). Chair Councillor Donald Reid in the Chair. 1. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest by Members in terms of Standing Order 11 and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors. 2. Minutes The Minutes of the Meeting of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee held on 3 March 2025 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 3. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Strategy for 2025-28 Consultation Submitted report by the Head of Service (Democratic) advising of the response submitted to the consultation. The Senior Manager (Legal Services) was heard further explanation of the report and in response to Members’ questions. Noted.
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4. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Performance and Service Update Submitted report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) which provided statistical information on progress against the North Ayrshire Local Fire and Rescue Plan for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025. The report provided an analysis of the performance across six indicators, using the rolling three-year average as a basis of measuring performance, together with a summary of priorities and current activity. Area Commander Murphy, Group Commander Storrie and Deputy Assistant Chief Officer McMeekin provided additional contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. Noted. 5. Police Scotland Performance Update Submitted report by Police Scotland on performance in relation to the North Ayrshire Local Policing Plan for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025. A summary of current local policing plan priorities was also detailed. Chief Superintendent Chow and Superintendent McMillan provided additional contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. Noted. At this point in the meeting, Councillor Reid, Chair, advised Committee that a spotlight on key priorities of roads policing in North Ayrshire to reduce casualties, including education, intervention and influencing driver behaviour, would be given by Chief Inspector Napier and Inspector Legge (Police Scotland Roads Policing). Noted. 6. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 3.35 p.m.