Other things you need to know
 
Other things you need to know
 
  • F & R authorities need to be engaged in proposals for Local Area Agreements.
  • The findings of the Audit Commission’s first CPA for fire services were published in July 2005. All five authorities In the West Midlands were found to be ‘good’. They found, eg, that the West Midlands Fire and Civil Defence Authority has a clear vision and is working effectively in partnership with other agencies and the community to improve local services and community safety.
  • Since 2003, Fire and Rescue services have been statutory partners on Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs).
 
Relationship with other partnerships
 
  • CDRP's, as statutory partners
  • Members of Responsible Action Groups
  • Awareness work with schools and colleges
  • Work with Social Services and PCTs to deliver home safety improvements