About the Board
The Fire and Rescue Board and its Members
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Board is the Fire Authority for the South East of Scotland. It has 18 members who are elected councillors from:
- The City of Edinburgh Council (nine Councillors)
- East Lothian Council (two Councillors)
- Midlothian Council (two Councillors)
- Scottish Borders Council (two Councillors)
- West Lothian Council (three Councillors)
Membership of the Fire and Rescue Board is still to be confirmed following the Local Government Elections held on Thursday 3 May 2012.
Fire and Rescue Board Officials
The Fire and Rescue Board has appointed officials who support the work of the Board. The Fire and Rescue Board has a Chief Executive and Clerk, Monitoring Officer, Solicitor and Treasurer.
Fire and Rescue Board Meetings and Meeting Papers
The full Fire and Rescue Board meets six times each year. Meetings are held throughout Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders. The Fire and Rescue Board also has a number of Committees, Sub-Committees and a Joint Consultative Group which usually meet in Edinburgh.
The papers for meetings of the Fire and Rescue Board, its Committees and Sub-Committees are issued three working days before the meeting takes place. Some reports may not be available if they contain information that is considered confidential. View Fire and Rescue Board Agendas, Minutes and Reports.
Responsibility for Fire and Rescue in Scotland
The organisation, management and financing of Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service is shared between three parties the Fire Authority, the Chief Fire Officer and Scottish Ministers. The main duties of the Board include; controlling the budget for the fire service and providing the Chief Fire Officer with the resources necessary to manage the area efficiently and effectively. The Board also makes arrangements to secure Best Value and report publicly on performance.