Fire and Rescue Service Appliance Tender
June 4, 2024 Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Public Health, Inequalities & Community Safety (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve additional funding of £1.3m in 2025/26 and £1.46m from 2026/27 onwards, alongside an initial investment of £2.1m in 2024, for the Fire and Rescue Service Appliance Tender to address the aging fire appliance fleet.
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Purpose
Due to a previous
pause in purchasing new fire appliances, the existing fleet are now
superceeding recommended lifespan periods, leading to increased
expense for breakdowns, maintenance and repairs and a risk of parts
becoming obsolete. Aproval is sough for an additional £1.3m
in 25/26 and £1.46m from 26/27 onwards, alongside an initial
investment of £2.1m in 2024 to ensure the minimum lifespan of
appliances is met.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |