Publications
Annual Service Report 2018-19
Last year, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service dealt with the largest moorland fire in its history, at Winter Hill. During the incident we welcomed Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and were the only service to be rated 'outstanding' in any category in the first tranche of inspections. That isn't all we have to be proud of - take a look back at everything we achieved in 2018-19.
Edited: 17/09/2019 15:00
Annual Service Plan 2019/2020
The Plan sets out how we intend to help our diverse communities lead lives that are safer from fire and other emergencies by providing excellent prevention, protection and response services.
Edited: 01/05/2019 13:53
Budget Booklet
The Budget Book provides a detailed breakdown of the budget for 2019/2020 and shows how it will be funded.
Edited: 08/04/2019 14:00
Strategic Assessment of Risk
This document provides a depth of detail across a number of areas of risk pertinent to the county of Lancashire, whilst highlighting the statutory responsibilities placed upon LFRS and the Combined Fire Authority for 2019-2020.
Edited: 02/04/2019 13:26
Incident Data
The incident data included in this spreadsheet is taken from Lancashire’s Incident Recording System and covers the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2018.
Edited: 11/10/2018 14:56
Annual Service Report 2017/18
Our Annual Service Report for 2017-18 where we take a look back at the incidents, stats and projects of the previous year and how we have progressed as a service.
Edited: 19/09/2018 15:07
Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) 2017/22
This plan sets out our strategic focus and medium term ambitions including our objectives; how these will be achieved and measured; key projects and strategies to be developed out of the Plan and a description of how we conduct our business.
Edited: 23/02/2017 13:53
Annual Statement of Assurance 2018-2019
This document aims to provide the necessary accountability and transparency to the people of Lancashire and evidence that we continue to deliver under the expectations detailed within the National Framework and the Integrated Risk Management Plan for 2018/2019.
Edited: 17/01/2020 17:17
Contracts Awarded Quarter 3
This document provides information about the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority's procurement activity between 1st October 2019 and 31st December 2019.
Edited: 09/01/2020 10:39
Requests for Quotes and Tenders Quarter 3
This document provides information about the Authority's requests for quotes between 1st October 2019 and 31st December 2019.
Edited: 09/01/2020 10:34
Contract Standing Orders
The Contract Standing Orders aim to explain in simple terms the rules and procedures for obtaining written quotations and competitive tenders from Suppliers for the provision of Works, Goods and Services.
Edited: 08/01/2020 09:00
Monthly Spends for 2019-2020 (EXCEL format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 06/12/2019 11:35
Monthly Spends for 2019-2020 (CSV format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 06/12/2019 11:34
Monthly Spends for 2019-2020 (PDF format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 06/12/2019 11:33
Monthly Spends for 2018-2019 (EXCEL format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
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Monthly Spends for 2018-2019 (PDF format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:49
Monthly Spends for 2018-2019 (CSV format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:48
Monthly Spends for 2017-2018 (CSV format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:47
Monthly Spends for 2017-2018 (PDF format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:43
Monthly Spends for 2017-2018 (EXCEL format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:42
Monthly Spends for 2016-2017 (EXCEL format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:42
Monthly Spends for 2016-2017 (PDF format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:41
Monthly Spends for 2016-2017 (CSV format)
We publish spending information over £500.00 each month, according to guidance provided by the Government. We are committed to public transparency and strive to provide this date within five working days of each calendar month.
Edited: 22/11/2019 10:40
Requests for Quotes and Tenders Quarter 2
This document provides information about the Authority's requests for quotes between 1st July 2019 and 30th September 2019.
Edited: 18/10/2019 09:04
Contracts Awarded Quarter 2
This document provides information about the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority’s procurement activity between 1st July and 30th September 2019.
Edited: 18/10/2019 09:04
Annual Audit Letter 2018-2019
The Annual Audit Letter summarises the key findings arising from the work Grant Thornton carried out at Lancashire Combined Fire Authority for the year ended 31 March 2019.
Edited: 25/09/2019 15:44
Safety, Health and Environment Policy
This policy forms an integral part of our Integrated Risk Management Planning and Corporate Planning processes and Business Continuity Arrangements. It sets out our legal duty of care in protecting our workforce and the public.
Edited: 16/09/2019 12:24
Audit Findings Report 2018-2019
The reports set out the key elements of the Authority’s governance framework, explains how this has been evaluated and highlights the outcomes of the assessment of effectiveness and any areas for improvement which were found during the audit in 2018/19
Edited: 05/08/2019 10:28
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Audit Opinion 2018-2019
This document in the independent auditor's report to the members of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority.
Edited: 05/08/2019 10:24
Statement of Accounts 2018/19 - audited versions
This Statement of Accounts (audited version) covers the financial year ended on 31 March 2019 (referred to as 2018/19) for the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (CFA).
Edited: 30/07/2019 15:58
Annual Safety Health and Environment Report
This report summarises the arrangements in place to deliver the Service's Safety, Health and Environment Policy and provides a summary of safety, health and environment performance data. It includes the reporting on occupational safety, health and environmental issues that have arisen during the period 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019.
Edited: 25/07/2019 09:26
Requests for Quotes and Tenders Quarter 1
This document provides information about the Authority's requests for quotes between 1st April 2019 and 30th June 2019.
Edited: 07/07/2019 08:53
Contracts Awarded Quarter 1
This document provides information about the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority’s procurement activity between 1st April 2019 and 30th June 2019
Edited: 07/07/2019 08:53
Annual Audit Letter 2017-2018
The Annual Audit Letter summarises the key findings arising from the work Grant Thornton carried out at Lancashire Combined Fire Authority for the year ended 31 March 2018.
Edited: 05/06/2019 14:52
Reserves Strategy 2019-2020
This policy includes details of current and future planned reserve levels, setting out a total amount of reserves and the amount of each specific reserve that is held for 2019-2020.
Edited: 04/06/2019 16:44
Efficiency Plan 2019-2020
This efficiency plan is based on the Authority’s 2019/20-2023/24 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet (available here)
Edited: 04/06/2019 10:27
Payment Performance Statistics 2018-2019
Regulation 113 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 require contracting authorities to publish data demonstrating compliance with the obligation to pay invoices within 30 days over the previous 12 months.
Edited: 22/05/2019 08:38
On-call firefighters: A guide for employers
This guide explains what is involved as an employer of an on-call firefighters and what commit they have to provide. It also explains how this can benefit your organisation and your community.
Edited: 15/03/2019 16:09
Pay Policy Statement 2019-2020
In accordance with Sections 38 to 43 of the Localism Act 2011, the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority is required to produce a Pay Policy for the each financial year.
Edited: 28/02/2019 11:56
Dyslexia Policy
This policy sets out how Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service supports staff and those interested in joining the Service with dyslexia.
Edited: 28/01/2019 09:15
HMICFRS Report 2018
In July 2018, the Service was inspected by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. The Service was rated as ‘outstanding’ for promoting its values and culture. In all other areas, the Service was rated as ‘good’ with no areas that ‘require improvement’ in any of the 11 categories that were assessed.
Edited: 20/12/2018 14:06
Consultation Strategy
This Strategy is reviewed by the Planning Committee and sets out a consultation code of conduct which outlines what commitments we make to ensuring that consultation on behalf of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority is effective.
Edited: 21/08/2018 12:44
Trade union facility time
This document sets out the trade union facility time that we gave to members of staff in 2017/18.
Edited: 30/07/2018 08:48
Statement of Accounts 2017/18 audited version
The Statement of Accounts presented are the audited accounts for 2017/18. This includes an analysis of the Authority’s financial position, statement of responsibilities, annual governance statement and the main accounting policies.
Edited: 25/07/2018 09:16
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Audit Opinion 17/18
The audit opinion was issued by our external auditors, Grant Thornton, following the completion of the audit on the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Statement of Accounts 2017-2018.
Edited: 25/07/2018 09:14
Audit Findings Report 17/18
The reports set out the key elements of the Authority’s governance framework, explains how this has been evaluated and highlights the outcomes of the assessment of effectiveness and any areas for improvement which were found during the audit in 2017/18
Edited: 25/07/2018 09:10
Procurement Strategy
This document defines the role of the Procurement function in the delivery of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority’s commitment to providing best value for money and it identifies priorities aligning with local, regional and national procurement policy.
Edited: 21/05/2018 13:26
Prevention Strategy 2018
This document supports the Integrated Risk Management Plan and identifies our Prevention work for 2018 and we are going to focus our efforts on helping people start safe, live safe, age safe and use our roads safely; targeting our resources at those most vulnerable.
Edited: 18/05/2018 10:18
Scheme of Delegation
This document sets out the scheme of activities, decision-making powers and responsibilities that the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has delegated to the Chief Fire Officer, Clerk to the CFA or Treasurer of the CFA.
Edited: 14/05/2018 11:53
Annual Audit Letter for 2016/2017
The Annual Audit Letter summarises the key findings arising from the work Grant Thornton carried out at Lancashire Combined Fire Authority for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Edited: 04/05/2018 09:59
Reserves and Balances Policy
This policy includes details of current and future planned reserve levels, setting out a total amount of reserves and the amount of each specific reserve that is held for 2018-2019.
Edited: 02/05/2018 12:20
Efficiency Plan 2018-2019
This efficiency plan is based on the Combined Fire Authority’s 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet.
Edited: 27/04/2018 11:09
Contracts Awarded Quarter 4
This document provides information about the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority’s procurement activity between 1st January and 31st March 2018.
Edited: 25/04/2018 12:18
Gender Pay Gap Report
Gender pay gap reporting requires employers with more than 250 employees to publish statutory calculations every year showing how large the pay gap is between their male and female employees.
Edited: 30/03/2018 12:17
Financial Regulations
Financial Regulations provide the framework for managing the Authority’s financial affairs. They apply to every Member and officer of the Authority and anyone acting on its behalf.
Edited: 13/03/2018 11:56
Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure
This document is the Internal Dispute Resolution procedure (IDRP) and it is available to all members of occupational pension schemes or their dependants. This document provides guidance notes and a Stage 1 application form.
Edited: 08/03/2018 16:22
Pay Policy Statement 2018-2019
In accordance with Sections 38 to 43 of the Localism Act 2011, the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority is required to produce a Pay Policy for each financial year.
Edited: 01/03/2018 12:15
Annual Statement of Assurance 2017 - 2018
This document aims to provide the necessary accountability and transparency to the people of Lancashire and evidence that we continue to deliver under the expectations detailed within the National Framework and the Intergrated Risk Management Plan for 2017/2018.
Edited: 19/02/2018 11:18
National Fraud Initiative Fair Processing
This document is the Fair Processing notice for the National Fraud Initiative.
Edited: 12/01/2018 16:54
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Audit Opinion 16/17
The audit opinion was issued by our external auditors, Grant Thornton, following the completion of the audit on the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority Statement of Accounts 2016-2017.
Edited: 09/10/2017 13:31
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report
The Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report reviews our performance in relation to meeting our legal duties over the year 2016 – 2017, the workforce profile as at 31st March 2017 and our plans in relation to equality and diversity for the period 1st April 2017 - 31st March 2018.
Edited: 27/07/2017 09:52
Emergency Cover Review 2017
This is the Service's 2017 Emergency Cover Review which was agreed by the Combined Fire Authority in December 2017.
Edited: 25/07/2017 10:32
Progress Report Priority Activity Outcomes
This document reports our achievements in 2016-2017 against our priorities that were set in our Annual Service Plan in 2016.
Edited: 19/07/2017 14:00
Efficiency Plan 2017-2018
This efficiency plan is based on the Combined Fire Authority’s 2017-2018 to 2021-2022 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet.
Edited: 04/05/2017 14:29
Requests for Quotes and Tenders Quarter 4
This document provides information about the Authority's request for quotes between 1st January 2018 and 31st March 2018.
Edited: 25/04/2017 12:18
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy provides an approach in relation to the delivery of our services and the recruitment, selection and promotion of our staff.
Edited: 06/03/2017 11:38
Audit Finding Report 2016/2017
The reports set out the key elements of the Authority’s governance framework, explains how this has been evaluated and highlights the outcomes of the assessment of effectiveness and any areas for improvement which were found during the audit in 2016/17
Edited: 10/02/2017 07:29
Whistleblowing Policy for Staff
This policy helps to ensure Members and employees carry out activities legally, ethically and appropriately by setting out a comprehensive whistleblowing policy that guides people on how to raise concerns and what support and safeguards are in place.
Edited: 01/10/2016 10:04
Efficiency Plan 2016-2017
This efficiency plan is based on the Combined Fire Authority’s 2016-2017 to 2019-2020 revenue budget/medium term financial strategy, as contained in its budget booklet.
Edited: 04/05/2016 09:53
Member Allowances Paid 2015/2016
Each year we publish details of the payments made to Combined Fire Authority Members for the work they did for the Authority in 2015 - 2016.
Edited: 06/04/2016 11:43
Employees Information 2015
We aim to provide as much information as possible about our Service and its employees, in order to promote a spirit of openness and accessibility. This information is specifically about our employees and is taken from the last calendar year - 2015.
Edited: 05/02/2016 13:57
Anti Fraud Policy
The aim of the anti-fraud policy statement is to establish the ground rules which clarify that fraud will not be tolerated and spell out the consequences.
Edited: 04/12/2015 10:06
Terms and Conditions for Goods or Services
This document sets out our standard terms and conditions for goods and/or services subject to a purchase order.
Edited: 30/11/2015 13:47
Member Allowances Paid 2014/2015
Each year we publish details of the payments made to Combined Fire Authority Members for the work they did for the Authority in 2014 - 2015.
Edited: 23/11/2015 11:43
Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure Guidance Notes
The guidance notes are for applicants of the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure which is available to all members of occupational pension schemes or their dependents. It offers a means of raising and resolving grievances about issues with pension rights.
Edited: 23/09/2015 08:48
Member Officer Protocol
This document sets out what Authority Members and Officers can expect of each other.
Edited: 23/09/2015 08:48
Constitutional and Procedural Standing Orders
This document sets out the rules that the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority follows to ensure that we meet the standards that are required of us.
Edited: 23/09/2015 08:48
Property Asset Management Plan
This Plan looks across the Service’s whole portfolio and sets out how that portfolio will, as a whole be used in conjunction with the Service’s strategic aims over a five year period.
Edited: 23/09/2015 08:48
Code of Corporate Governance
This document sets out the Combined Fire Authority Corporate Governance i.e. how the Authority ensures it is doing the right things, in the right way, for the right people, in a timely, inclusive, open, honest and accountable manner.
Edited: 23/09/2015 08:48
Code of Conduct for Fire Authority Members
This Code applies to all Members of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority and sets out expectations of behavior and requirements for registration of business and personal interests.
Edited: 23/09/2015 08:48
Anti Bribery Policy
This Policy provides a coherent and consistent framework to enable the Authority’s employees to understand and implement arrangements enabling compliance. It will also enable employees to identify and effectively report a potential breach.
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