The majority of the Fire Authority's funding is provided directly by the government in the form of Revenue Support Grant and Business Rates. The remainder is raised via the precept which forms part of the council tax bills issued by the District Councils. However, the Fire and Rescue Authority only sets its budget after taking account of the government's regulations on capping, the reserves it has available and any income that it generates.
The pages on Budget and Statement of Accounts gives further details on the financing of the Fire and Rescue Service.
The Authority's Financial Regulations approved on 25 September 2006 are provided here for information.
Financial Regulations - Narrative
Financial Regulations - Approval Limits
SAFETY FIRST : The case for resourcing the Fire and Rescue Service 2008/09 to 2010/11. Our Clerk and Treasurer, Bill Wilkinson, co-ordinates the national Fire Expenditure Group.