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The Future Provision of Undress Uniform

This report outlines options and makes a recommendation for the provision of undress uniform.

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Minor Revisions to the LFC Scheme of Governance

The London Fire Commissioner (LFC) Scheme of Governance (SoG) sets out the rules and procedures under which the organisation operates. Authority to make revisions to the SoG resides with the Commissioner. Proposed within the report are minor revisions to the SoG which seek to reflect organisational changes within LFB and other minor changes which are of an administrative nature and which simplify interpretation and understanding of SoG requirements.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Extension of the Independent Advice and Investigation Service

The external complaints service provided by CMP Solutions was set up on 28 November 2022 to handle complaints relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination, and a review of historic cases going back five years. The current approved budget (LFC 0780) for this service was approved to cover the period to 31st May 2023.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Local Pay Policy

This report sets out the formal pay policy for 2023/24 to be adopted by the London Fire Commissioner (LFC) in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011, section 38.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Privacy for All Acceleration Programme

This report seeks approval to accelerate the programme of works to deliver the privacy for all works. 2. Since the approval of the budget in 2021 both building material and labour costs have risen, and the supply of both elements restricted. 3. LFB are aware that the full programme of works cannot be delivered in a shorter period of time but acknowledge that specific sites can potentially be delivered on a faster programme.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Proposal for pensions Immediate Detriment payment for terminal illness cases only

The report seeks a decision on whether LFC should process pension Immediate Detriment (ID) payments for current members of staff, who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, as an exception ahead of the planned implementation in October 2023 of the remedy legislation which seeks to address the discrimination identified by the Court of Appeal in the McCloud/Sargeant case.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Communications and Engagement Strategy 2023-26

This Communications and Engagement strategy covers the three-year period 2023 – 2026. It is a strategic framework, setting out: • How we align our work with corporate priorities and deliver LFB’s communication needs • How we understand our audiences • How we operate and improve our channels • How we plan, organise, deliver, evaluate and report on work

Agreed Commissioner decision

Operational Equipment Management System

This report requests the approval to commit revenue expenditure up to £494,000 over seven years, inclusive of all project, resourcing and contract costs, for the purposes of procuring an equipment management system and associated hardware

Agreed Commissioner decision

Sustainable Development Strategy 2023-2025

This report presents the updated Sustainable Development Strategy, covering the period 2023–25 for publication.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Communications Directorate Restructure

The successful delivery of Your London Fire Brigade – our Community Risk Management Plan – is critical to the Brigade’s future and ensuring we are trusted to serve and protect London. Crucial to that delivery is a high performing and strategic communications function that can deliver integrated communications campaigns that are fully aligned to Your London Fire Brigade, with the voice of the community at heart.

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Internal Audit – Draft Annual Plan for 2023/24

The London Fire Commissioner’s (LFC’s) Financial Regulation at paragraph 13(m) requires the draft annual audit plan to be approved by the Commissioner prior to approval by the Audit Committee. This report contains the draft Internal Audit annual plan for 2023/24 and is submitted to meet this requirement.

Agreed Commissioner decision

Proposal for the decommissioning of Electronic Personal Development Records (ePDRs)

To align with national standards, LFB’s Learning and Professional Development department has worked hard to develop a new suite of accredited acquisition courses for operational staff to support their development, and where appropriate, their promotion aspirations. These give assurance to the organisation that staff are competent, safe, and trained to the same standards.

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