2. 260302 PFRC Minute
North Ayrshire Council · 15 June 2026
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Police and Fire and Rescue Committee 2 March 2026 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 and John Sweeney. Present (Remote Attendance) 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 and Chief Inspector J. Macgregor; and Area Commander K. Murphy, Group Commander P. Storrie and I. Campbell, Watch Commander (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service). Chair Councillor Donald Reid in the Chair. Apologies Charles Currie and Jean McClung. 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 24 November 2025 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 3. Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029 Consultation Submitted report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the response submitted to the consultation, attached at Appendix 1 to the report. The Committee agreed to note the response submitted.
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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 October – December 2026. The report provided an analysis of performance across various indicators, using comparisons with previous quarters across a four-year timespan as a basis for measuring performance, together with a summary of priorities and current activity. Area Commander Murphy and Group Commander Storrie provided additional contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. The Committee agreed (a) that a short briefing or presentation be brought to a future meeting of the Committee on fire safety and prevention measures for caravan sites given concerns raised at the meeting; and (b) otherwise to note the contents of the report. 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 2025 – 31 December 2025. A summary of current local policing plan priorities was also detailed. Chief Superintendent Chow and Chief Inspector Macgregor provided additional contextual information and were heard in response to Members’ questions. Noted. 6. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 3.25 p.m. The full meeting proceedings can be viewed at https://north-ayrshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home