This scheme is made by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 and is effective from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030.
Revised in July 2026.
The purpose of this constitution is to set out in a single place and in clear language how Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) (“the Authority”) works and how it makes decisions.
Updated: July 2026
Reviewed April 2026
Issued pursuant to section 54 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015
The Annual Governance Statement is a legal requirement and has been prepared in accordance with CIPFA guidance. It sets out how the organisation has reviewed and maintained its governance arrangements during the year, ensuring it operates effectively, transparently, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This document is in draft and awaiting signing. It has been published to comply with statutory requirements for the publication of draft accounts. The final signed version will be published in due course and will replace this draft.
The Health and Safety Statement of Intent is an appendix to the Fire Authority Health and Safety Policy. The Health and Safety Statement of Intent establishes a clear direction and commitment for the organisation to comply with legislative requirements and best practice.
Financial interests which fall within section 30 of the Localism Act 2011 and The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012 which affect our authority members.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority.
Modern Slavery Statement 2025. Issued pursuant to section 54 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015
This is the Fire Authority Position Statement for Marine Incidents and forms part of the Fire Authority Response Policy.
This is the Fire Authority Position Statement for United Kingdom International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) and forms part of the Fire Authority Response Policy.
This Policy sets the Fire Authority’s commitment to meet its statutory responsibilities to respond efficiently and effectively to fires, road traffic accidents and emergencies.
This Policy sets the Fire Authority’s commitment to meet its statutory responsibilities to provide information and advice for the purposes of promoting fire safety; and educating and regulating those responsible for keeping buildings safe.
This is the Fire Authority Position Statement for Fire Safety Advice and forms part of the Fire Authority Protection Policy.
This is the Fire Authority Position Statement for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and forms part of the Fire Authority Protection Policy.
This is the Fire Authority Position Statement for Sprinklers and forms part of the Fire Authority Protection Policy.
This is the Fire Authority Position Statement for Building Regulations, Planning and Legislation and forms part of the Fire Authority Protection Policy.