Information we Publish
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 requires every public authority to adopt and maintain a publication scheme.
Our publication scheme is based on the model scheme made and approved by the Information Commissioner. It commits Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to publish information under seven broad classes.
Guide to information published
Who we are and what we do
Organisational information, structures, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance
What we spend and how we spend it
Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement, contracts and financial audit
Summary of revenue budget estimates and capital expenditure plans
Financial audit report (Internal Audit Plan)
What our priorities are and how we are doing
Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections/reviews and audit
Strategic plan, business plan, aims and objectives
Reports indicating service provision, performance assessments, operational and assessment reports (quarterly performance reports)
Reports by external inspectors (HMICFRS Inspection)
How we make decisions
Policy proposals, decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures and records of decisions
Schedule of meetings open to the public
Agendas and approved minutes of the authority and authority committees
Our policies and procedures
Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities
Policies and procedures for the conduct of authority business
Policies and procedures for the provision of services (Corporate Policies within Fire Authority Handbook)
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Policies and procedures about the employment of staff:
- Responsibilities within the top 3 levels of the organisation
- Pay details for top 3 levels
- Pay Policy Statement
- Gender Pay Gap
- Trade Union Facility Time - Local Government Transparency Code 2015
- Trade Union Facility Time - Publications Regulations 2017
Instruction / Guidance: Business Fire Safety Tool, Emergency Vehicle Awareness, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Safety & Enforcement, Fire Safety Training in Workplace, Home Fire Safety Visits, Keeping Kids Safe at Home, School visits
Lists and Registers
Currently maintained lists and registers
Registers open to public inspection (and arrangements for access to the contents) NFCC Enforcement Register
Register of Fire Authority Members' interests
Register of gifts and hospitality (hard copy available on request)
The services we offer
Details of the services the Fire and Rescue Service provides
Information about the provision of the authority's services
Regulatory responsibilities and procedures
Leaflets and explanatory leaflets: safety advice, home fire safety
Services for which the authority is entitled to recover a fee, together with those fees