The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 was published by the Department for Communities and Local Government in February 2015. The Code sets out key principles for local authorities in creating greater transparency through the publication of public data. The Code sets out a mandatory and recommended set of data for publication. The data subjects listed below are taken from the Code.
How we buy goods and services
Expenditure exceeding £500
Government Procurement Card transaction
Procurement information
Purchase orders with a value in excess of £5,000
Payment of undisputed invoices within 30 days
Local Authority Land
Grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations
There were no grants paid during the financial year 2023/24.
Our register of gifts and hospitality
Register of Gifts and Hospitality
Strategic Leadership Team register of outside interests
Our organisational chart
Organisational Chart
Trade union facility time
The following trade unions are represented in the Authority:
Fire Brigades Union (FBU) – 1 representative
Fire & Rescue Service Association (FRSA) – 1 representative
UNISON – 2 representatives
Senior salaries
Extract from the Audited Statement of Accounts (awaiting new document May 2024)
Pay Multiple
Fraud
Anti-Fraud & Corruption Statement
Policies relating to Anti-Fraud, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Bribery are available in our Policies area.
Fair processing statement
NHS England, the Royal College General Practitioners and Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) in England work together to ensure preventative resources are offered to those who may benefit most. This is achieved by referrals and the sharing of information (where relevant, proportionate and necessary) to allow fire service personnel to undertake Home Fire Safety visits. If you require more information about how NHS England use and share your information, visit their website.
Research has shown that those at high risk from fire death and injury, are those who are most likely to impact on a range of NHS services. Home Fire Safety visits are developed between local health practitioners and FRS's to meet local health risk priorities. They therefore represent an intervention which can improve people's quality of life, while reducing demand on critical services.
The majority of fire deaths in the UK occur amongst the elderly population. However, older people are most vulnerable to fire and a number of other risks. A Home Fire Safety visit from the FRS is proven to make them safer and can reduce risk significantly across a range of factors.
In one area of the United Kingdom where this work has been piloted since 2007, there has been a very significant reduction in fire deaths and injuries which has developed into a current trend well below the national average. So we know this work can save many lives.
The FRS and NHS will continue to work together in the future to ensure the visits undertaken by the FRS are effective in helping to make people safe.
Whistleblowing
Policies relating to Whistleblowing are available in our Policies area on our website.