2. 240819 PFRC Minute
North Ayrshire Council · 18 November 2024
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Police and Fire and Rescue Committee 19 August 2024 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, Jean McClung and Davina McTiernan. Present (Remote Attendance) Scott Davidson and Donald L. Reid. In Attendance R. Lynch, Senior Manager and C. Cochrane, Solicitor (Legal Services) and C. Stewart and S. Wilson, Committee Services Officers (Corporate Services). Also In Attendance Chief Superintendent R. Higgins and Chief Inspector F. Normansell (Police Scotland); and Area Commander I. McMeekin, Watch Commander W. McSkimming and C. McKenna (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service). Chair Councillor Donald Reid in the Chair. Apologies Angela Stephen and John Sweeney. 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 10 June 2024 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. A further update on the Firework Control Zones report, approved by Cabinet on 4 June 2024, was given to the Committee by the Solicitor (Legal Services). The Solicitor also provided an update on Council’s decision on 26 June 2024 to adopt a new policy banning bonfires on Council owned and operated land without permission. 3. 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 – 30 June 2024. The report provided an
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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. Additional contextual information was provided by Area Commander McMeekin and Watch Commander William McSkimming. Noted. 4. 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 – 30 June 2024. A summary of current local policing plan priorities was also detailed. Additional contextual information was provided by Chief Superintendent Higgins and Chief Inspector Normansell. Police Scotland also provided an update on their response to “Car Cruise” events which were held at Irvine Beach Park on the 26th May and 28th July 2024. Noted. 5. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 3:55 p.m.