Councillors

Introduction

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority was established on 1st April 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 which made provision for joint authorities to be established in the major metropolitan areas following the abolition of the metropolitan county councils. Such authorities were created to administer county-wide, a number of former county council functions which it was considered could not be discharged effectively and efficiently at borough or district level.

Although the Authority does not have all of the miscellaneous powers - for example to make charitable donations - of a district authority, it is nonetheless a local authority in its own right, separate and distinct from the constituent councils. It is therefore subject in general to the same rules and regulations which govern other local authorities.

The 18 Members of the Authority are elected Members nominated by the five constituent District Councils according to numbers set by statute on the basis of the numbers of electors in each area. Presently six Members are nominated by Liverpool City Council, four each by Sefton and Wirral and two each by Knowsley and St. Helens.

The Authority covers an area of 653 square kilometres and a population of 1.4 million. Approximately 1,600 staff are employed at a number of administrative centres and at 26 Community Fire Stations which house 42 Fire Engines and our water Rescue station.

The Authority has responsibility for emergency responses and the prevention of fires and other incidents within the boundary of the five district council areas of Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral which formally constitutes the county of Merseyside. The Authority has a statutory duty to provide an efficient Fire and Rescue Service for the people of Merseyside.

As well as responding to and preventing fire, the Authority also provides rescue services in other 'non-fire' emergency situations such as road traffic accidents and floodings. Additionally the Service tests major contingency plans to assist in the safe containment of large scale incidents such as major chemical leaks. Since 2005 the Service has also incorporated the rescue function from the Mersey Inshore Rescue Service.

Our Purpose

To make Merseyside a Safer, Stronger, Healthier Community.

Our Aims:

To work in partnership with others to provide an excellent, affordable service to all the diverse communities of Merseyside that will:

• Reduce risk throughout the community by protective community safety services.
• Respond quickly to emergencies with professional staff who reflect the diverse communities we serve.
• Restore, maintain and improve the quality of life in our communities.
• Resource the organisation in a manner which will provide an efficient, cost effective and sustainable service to the people of Merseyside.

Our Corporate aims of the Authority are:

Our Core Values

•  Make a positive difference to our community
•  Provide an excellent and affordable service
•  Everyone matters
•  Respect our environment
•  Our people are the best they can be

(For further details, please refer to our Corporate Plans – Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) and Service Plan)

	CLLR ROBBIE AYRES - LABOUR Councillor Ayres was appointed to the Authority in June 2010 by St Helens Council where he represents West Park Ward. He is a member of the Labour Group on the Authority and serves on the Community Safety Scrutiny Panel and the Strategic Assets Committee. Cllr. Ayres is also the Member Sponsor for Equality and Diversity. 4 Underhill Road, West Park, St Helens WA10 4LQ Tel: 01744 678985 Mobile: 07775 647558  E mail: cllrrayres@sthelens.gov.uk
	CLLR VIOLET BEBB - LABOUR 56 Drakefield Road Norris Green Liverpool L11 7AU Tel (B): 0151 225 2366 Tel (H): 0151 256 0204 E mail: violet.bebb@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR ANDREW BLACKBURN - LIBERAL DEMOCRAT Councillor Andrew Blackburn was appointed to the Authority in June 2007, by Sefton Council where he represents Park Ward. He is a member of the Liberal Democrat Group on the Authority and serves on the Asset Management Scrutiny Panel and both the Strategic Assets and the Standards Committees. He is also the Member Sponsor for Value for Money / Finance. Tel: 0151 934 2252
	CLLR LES BYROM CBE - LABOUR Councillor Byrom was appointed to the Authority in June 2010 by Sefton Council where he represents Dukes Ward. He is a member of the Labour Group on the Authority and serves on the Community Protection Committee and on the IRMP Scrutiny Panel (as Chair) and the Asset Management Scrutiny Panel. 14 Belvedere Road Southport PR8 2PA Tel: 01704 574859 Mobile: 07836 621059 E mail: leslie.byrom@councillors.sefton.gov.uk
	CLLR EDDIE CLEIN - LIBERAL DEMOCRAT Councillor Clein was appointed to the Authority by Liverpool City Council where he represents Childwall Ward. He commenced his second period as a Member in May 2002 after previously leaving to serve as Lord Mayor of Liverpool. Cllr. Clein is the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on the Authority and serves on the Executive Leadership Board, the Strategic Assets, the Appointments and the Appeals Committees, also on the Audit Committee & Value for Money Scrutiny Panel. 2 Heath Close Woolton Liverpool L25 4TB Tel: 0151 280 9519 E mail:eddieclein@merseyfire.gov.uk
	CLLR TED GRANNELL – LABOUR Cllr Grannell has been a Member of the Authority since May 1995 and is appointed by Knowsley Council where he represents Cherryfield Ward. He is a member of the Labour Group on the Authority and serves on the Community Safety Scrutiny Panel (as Chair), and also on both the Community Protection and the Standards Committees. Cllr Grannell is the Member Sponsor for Fire Service Direct. He is the representative of the Authority on the LACDE organisation (Local Authorities Confronting Disasters and Emergencies), the North West Employers Organisation and the Urban Commission. 4 Cheddar Grove Southdene Kirkby Knowsley L32 7RS Tel: 0151 546 2633 E mail:ted.grannell@knowsley.gov.uk
	CLLR DAVE HANRATTY - LABOUR Cllr Hanratty has been a Member of the Authority since May 1999 and is appointed by Liverpool City Council where he represents Fazakerley Ward. He has responsibility within Liverpool City Council for answering questions on the discharge of the functions of the Authority. He is a member of the Labour Group of the Authority and is one of the Vice-Chairs. He serves on the Executive Leadership Board. He is Chair of the Strategic Assets Committee and serves on the Standards, the Appeals and the Appointments Committees and the IRMP Scrutiny Panel. Cllr Hanratty is the Member Sponsor for Response. He represents the Authority on the Proposed Regional Fire Control Company. Flat 7 33 Catharine Street Liverpool L8 7NE Tel: 07917111731 E mail:dave.hanratty@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR TERRY JONES - CONSERVATIVE 49 Limont Road Ainsdale Southport PR8 3NJ Tel: 01704 572 625 E mail:terry.jones@councillors.sefton.gov.uk
	CLLR IAN LEWIS - CONSERVATIVE 9 Victoria Parade Wallasey Wirral CH45 2PH Mobile: 07866 133 571 E mail:ianlewis@wirral.gov.uk
	CLLR JIMMY MAHON - LABOUR Councillor Mahon was appointed to the Authority in June 2002 by Sefton Council where he represents St.Oswald Ward. He is responsible within Sefton Council for answering questions on the discharge of the functions of the Authority. Cllr. Mahon is a Vice-Chair of the Authority serves on the Executive Leadership Board, serves as Chair on both the Community Protection Committee and the Member Development Group, and also serves on both the Appointments and the Appeals Committee. Councillor Mahon represents the Authority on the North West Fire & Rescue Management Board and on the LGA Fire Service Forum. He is the Member Sponsor for Prevention and Protection together with Cllr Murray. 1 Marie Curie Avenue, Netherton, Bootle. L30 5RX Tel: 0151 284 2558 E mail: james.mahon@councillors.sefton.gov.uk
	CLLR LINDA MALONEY - LABOUR Councillor Maloney was appointed to the Authority in June 2010 by St Helens Council where she represents Blackbrook Ward. She is responsible within St Helens Council for answering questions on the discharge of the functions of the Authority. Cllr Maloney is a member of the Labour Group of the Authority and serves on the Community Protection Committee and both the Community Safety Scrutiny Panel and the Audit Committee & Value for Money Scrutiny Panel, she is also the Chair of the Consultation and Negotiation Panel. 8 Jubilee Crescent, Haydock, St Helens WA11 0LR. Tel: Mobile: 07870 630722 E mail:cllrlmaloney@sthelens.gov.uk
	CLLR BARBARA MURRAY - LABOUR Councillor Murray was appointed to the Authority in June 2010 by Liverpool City Council where she represents Yew Tree Ward. Cllr Murray serves the Authority on the Community Protection Committee, and the Asset Management Scrutiny Panel and she is the Member Sponsor for Prevention and Protection together with Cllr Mahon. 22 Ranelagh Drive South Liverpool L19 9DR Tel: 0151 475 3181 Mobile: 07736 543652 E mail:barbara.murray@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR TONY NEWMAN - LABOUR He was appointed to the Authority with effect from May 1994 by Knowsley Council where he represents Whiston South Ward. He has responsibility within Knowsley Council for answering questions on the discharge of functions of the Authority. Councillor Newman the leader of the Labour Group of the Authority and is the Chair of the Authority. He also Chairs the Appeals and the Appointments Committees, and the Executive Leadership Board. Councillor Newman is a representative of the Authority on the LGA Fire Service Forum, as well as the North West Fire and Rescue Management Board and the Proposed Regional Fire Control Company. 20 Martock, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3JZ. Tel: 0151 292 4884 Mobile: 07967 372013 Council Tel: 0151 443 4026 E mail:tony.newman@knowsley.gov.uk
	CLLR STEVE NIBLOCK - LABOUR Councillor Steve Niblock was appointed to the Authority in June 2007, by Wirral Council where he represents Bromborough Ward. He is a member of the Labour Group on the Authority and serves on both the Community Protection the Standards Committees, the IRMP Scrutiny Panel and also the Member Development Group. Cllr Niblock is the Member Sponsor for Health, Safety and Environment. 38 Milner Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 8HF Tel: 07939 578 041 E mail:steveniblock@wirral.gov.uk
	CLLR LESLEY RENNIE - CONSERVATIVE Councillor Lesley Rennie was appointed to the Authority in June 2007, by Wirral Council where she represents Wallasey Ward. She is the Leader of the Conservative Group on the Authority and serves on the Executive Leadership Board, the Community Protection Committee, Strategic Assets, Audit Committee, the Appointments Committee, the Appeals Committee and also the Value for Money Scrutiny Panel. 4 Greenlea Close, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7RU Tel: 0151 644 8137 Mobile: 07795 450497 E mail:lesleyrennie@wirral.gov.uk
	CLLR DENISE ROBERTS - LABOUR Councillor Roberts was appointed to the Authority in June 2009 by Wirral Council where she represents Claughton Ward. She has responsibility within Wirral Council for answering questions on the discharge of the functions of the Authority. Cllr Roberts is a member of the Labour Group on the Authority and serves on the Audit Committee and Value For Money Scrutiny Panel (as Chair), and also on the Strategic Assets Committee. 3 Mount Pleasant Birkenhead Wirral CH43 5SY Tel: 0151 652 3309 E mail:deniseroberts@wirral.gov.uk
	CLLR COLIN STRICKLAND - LABOUR Councillor Strickland was appointed to the Authority in June 2010 by Liverpool City Council where he represents Speke-Garston Ward. Cllr Strickland serves the Authority on the Strategic Assets Committee, and also the Audit Committee and Value for Money Scrutiny Panel. He is the Member Sponsor for Response a role he shares with Cllr Hanratty. 28 Heathgate Avenue Liverpool L24 7RR Mobile: 07753 792596 E mail: colin.strickland@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR SHARON SULLIVAN - LABOUR Councillor Sullivan was appointed to the Authority in June 2004 by Liverpool City Council where she represents Central Ward. She is a member of the Labour Group on the Authority and serves on the IRMP Scrutiny Panel, the Strategic Assets Committee, the Asset Management Scrutiny Panel (as Chair). Cllr Sullivan is the Member Sponsor for Training, Development and Lifelong Learning. 77 Limekiln Lane, Liverpool, L3 6DD Tel: 0151 225 2366 E mail:sharon.sullivan@liverpool.gov.uk
	LINDA PHILLIPS - INDEPENDENT 7 Garth Drive Liverpool L18 6HN Tel: 0151 724 1675 E mail: lphillips18@hotmail.co.uk
	KEITH PICKUP - INDEPENDENT 23 Armitage Gardens Liverpool L18 9SA Tel: 0151 724 5579 E mail: keithpic@tiscali.co.uk
	CAROLE ROBERTS - INDEPENDENT 91 Hunts Cross Avenue Liverpool L25 5NU Tel: 0151 428 7685 Mobile: 07944 978121