Decision details

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority are consulting on the proposed creation of a new Combined Fire Authority for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. The consultation closes on 26th October 2018.

Southampton City Council represents the large city within the proposed Combined Authority area. It is important for Cabinet to carefully consider the impacts of the proposed Combined Fire Authority on the city and its residents, and inform the decision being taken by Hampshire Fire Authority through a consultation response.

(i)  To consider the Consultation Information Pack included in Appendix 1.

(ii)  To delegate power to the Interim Chief Executive of the Council, following consultation with the Leader of the Council to respond to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority Consultation on the proposed creation of a new Combined Fire Authority for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority are consulting on the proposed creation of a new Combined Fire Authority for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. The consultation closes on 26th October 2018.

Southampton City Council represents the large city within the proposed Combined Authority area. It is important for Cabinet to carefully consider the impacts of the proposed Combined Fire Authority on the city and its residents, and inform the decision being taken by Hampshire Fire Authority through a consultation response.

Southampton City Council could decline to respond to the consultation. However, this would mean that the council would not have the opportunity to formally raise any questions or concerns or express the council’s views.