To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Board.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Kennedy.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Partnership Group, the membership of the Board had been amended to include Councillor Ellery in place of Councillor Heyse.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 10 July 2019.

The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 10 July 2019 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To review the Fire Authority’s consultation information which sets out the proposed options for the future service delivery of the Fire and Rescue Service and form a recommendation to Cabinet.

The Overview and Scrutiny Board considered the Devon and Somerset Fire Authority consultation known as Safer Together.  The attached report set outs its recommendation to Cabinet.