Audit and Governance Committee

Purpose:

To receive declarations of interest from Councillors relating to items to be considered at the meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Authority’s Local Code of Conduct, and any from Officers.

Recommendation:

That the Minutes of the meeting and any recoded actions held on 26 January 2026 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Purpose:

To note RSM’s Audit Report.

Appendix A – Pages 1-13

Appendix B – Pages 1-16

Purpose:

To note Grant Thornton’s Annual Report.

Appendix A – Pages 1-36

Purpose:

To note Annual Report on Governance and Members Development and to recommend to Fire Authority in June for note.

Appendix A – One Page

Appendix B – Pages 1-3

Purpose:

To provide the Committee with an overview of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (RBFRS) Quarter Three (October – December 2025) performance for the 2025/26 financial year.

Appendix A – Pages 1-92

Recommendation:

That the Forward Plan be noted.

Wednesday 15th July, 6.30pm at RBFRS Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading RG31 7SD.