To consider the Service Delivery Plan 2025-26 Q2 July-Sep Update (CFO/30/2526).

Chief Fire Officer, Nick Searle introduced the report noting the purpose to scrutinise performance of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service against the objectives, performance targets and outcomes set out in the Service Delivery Plan 2025/26 for the period July to September 2025 (Q2) and approve the document. 

Councillor James Roberts queried why the Authority had not recorded false alarms in the total figures. Chief Fire Officer, Nick Searle responded that the Service did not want to prevent people making calls as false alarms or this to be seen as a negative as the Authority actively encouraged the public to call and request their assistance.

Councillor Andrew Makinson stated that the Attendance Standards of 96.5% were fantastic, however it would be useful to see figures for those who did not meet the standard. Chief Fire Officer, Nick Searle responded that the Authority would look to provide further details on that and assured Members that Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attendance rates were outstanding. 

RESOLVED that the attached Service Delivery Plan reports (Appendices A-K) for publication on the website be approved.