The Authority is requested to consider the identification of:

a)    declarations of interest by individual Members in relation to any item of business on the Agenda

b)    any additional items of business which the Chair has determined should be considered as matters of urgency; and

c)    items of business which may require the exclusion of the press and public during consideration thereof because of the possibility of the disclosure of exempt information.

The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Authority, held on 27^th October 2022, are submitted for approval as a correct record and for signature by the Chair.

To consider Report CFO/62/22 of the Chief Fire Officer, concerning the plans to align the Authorities physical assets and systems with its corporate aims and objectives over the next 5 years (2023/24 – 2027/28).

To consider Report CFO/63/22 detailing the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority Budget and Financial Plan for 2023/24 – 2027/28.