Prior to the start of the meeting, information regarding general housekeeping was provided by the Chair to all in attendance.

The Chair confirmed to all present that the proceedings of the meeting would be filmed and requested that any observers present who objected to being filmed, make themselves known.

No observers voiced any objection therefore the meeting was declared open and recording commenced.

Members are 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.

Members of the Committee considered the identification of declarations of interest; any urgent items; and any business that may have required the exclusion of the press and public:

Resolved that:

a)    No declarations of interest by individual Members in relation to any item of business on the Agenda were made; and,

b)    No additional items of business to be considered as matters of urgency were determined by the Chair; and

c)     No items of business, which may have required the exclusion of the Press and Public during consideration because of the possibility of the disclosure of exempt information, were identified.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Police and Fire Collaboration Committee, held On 7^th June 2016, are submitted for approval as a correct record and for signature by the Chair.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Police and Fire Collaboration Committee, held on 7^th June 2016, were approved as a correct record and signed accordingly by the Chair.

To consider Report CFO/068/16 of the Chief Fire Officer, concerning an update on progress of the collaboration programme.

Members considered Report CFO/068/16 of the Chief Fire Officer, concerning an update on progress of the collaboration programme.

The Chief Fire Officer provided the Committee with an overview of the report, which highlighted the progress made in relation to the development of the Outline Business Case for collaboration in the delivery of Corporate Services for Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner.

Background information regarding the appointment of Deloittes LLP to undertake the Corporate Services Review was also highlighted to the Committee.

The Committee were further advised of the progress made in relation to the development of the Outline Business Case for collaboration in the delivery of: Operational Planning, Joint Capabilities and Procedures, Training Delivery and Community Risk Management, between Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority and North West Ambulance Service.

Further information was requested regarding consultation with staff and the Representative Bodies.

The Committee were informed that the communication strategies for each organisation will mirror each other to ensure a consistent message is delivered. They were also advised that all relevant unions have been; and will continue to be fully consulted and engaged throughout each stage of the process.

Members Resolved that:

a)    The content of the report be noted.

b)    Their thanks be conveyed to all officers involved in the process.