Financial Summary

Prior to the start of each year the Combined Fire Authority agrees a budget which ensures it is able to deliver effective services to the people of Lancashire. A budget of £60.3 million was set for 2008/09, to cover the day to day running costs of the service.

The cost of this budget is met from:-

The 2008/09 budget identified efficiencies of over £0.9 million, which were used to deliver continuing improvements in fire safety and to minimise the impact on council tax. In addition we set a capital programme of £2.1m, the majority of which relates to the replacement of vehicles and buildings.

Further information about our finances can be found via the following links: -

• Statement of Accounts 2007/08
• Budget Booklet 2008/09
• Council Tax Leaflet  2008/09
• Medium Term Financial Strategy 2008/09-2010/11
• Annual Audit and Inspection Letter March 2008
• Summary Statement of Accounts 2006/07
• Annual Governance Report 2006/07
• Annual Governance Statement 2007/08
• Notice of Public Rights to Inspect Accounts

Lancashire Combined Fire Authority also plays a key role within the North West Fire and Rescue Management Board, and as such their Statement of Accounts for 2006/7 can be accessed through the following link.

• RMB Accounts 2006/07

If you require any further information, or would like copies of last year's statement of accounts, please contact:

Keith Mattinson
Director of Finance
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters
Garstang Road
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 3LH.