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.

Vision Mission and Aims

The vision of the Authority is to 'make Merseyside a safer, stronger, healthier community'.

Our Mission:

To work in partnership to provide an excellent, affordable service to all the diverse commnuties of Merseyside that will:
Reduce risk throughout the community by protective community safety services
Respond quickly to emergencies with skilful staff who reflect all the diverse communities we serve.
Restore, maintain and improve the quality of life in our communities.

Our Corporate aims of the Authority are:

Reduce Risk
To reduce the risk of fire and other emergencies in all communities of Merseyside through a combination of prevention and protection, working in partnership with other service providers.

Respond
To respond to all emergency calls for assistance with a level of response appropriate to the risk and deal with all emergencies efficiently and effectively.

Restore
To work with partners to help individuals, businesses and communities recover from the impact of emergencies and help the return to normality.

Organisation
To operate efficient and effective organisational functions that will support the core functions of the Authority in a way that provides value for money for the communities of Merseyside.

	CLLR ROBBIE AYRES - LABOUR 4 Underhill Road, West Park, St Helens WA10 4LQ Tel: 01744 678985 Mobile: 07775 647558 E mail: cllrrayres@sthelens.gov.uk
	CLLR MARTYN BARBER - CONSERVATIVE Cllr Martyn Barber was appointed to the Authority in June 2008 by Sefton Council where he represents Manor Ward. He is a member of the Conservative Group on the Authority and serves on the Performance & Audit, Standards and Regional Economic Development & Sustainability Committees as well as being the Authority's representative in the Merseyside Brussels Office. Cllr Barber is also the Member Champion for both Modernisation Training and Modernisation - Health & Safety. 31 Bellair Avenue, Great Crosby, Merseyside, L23 9SN Tel: 0151 924 2532 Mobile: 07775337454 E mail: martyn.barber@sefton.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 Strategy & Resources, Asset Management & Shared Services and North West Regional Control & Firelink Committee. He is also the Modernisation- Value for Money Champion. Tel: 0151 934 2252
	CLLR LES BYROM CBE - LABOUR 14 Belvedere Road Southport PR8 2PA Tel: 01704 574859 Mobile: 07836 621059 E mail: byrom-southport@msn.com
	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. Councillor Clein Chairs the Regional, Economic Development & Sustainability Committee and sits on the Asset Management & Shared Services and Appeals Committees. Councillor Clein is one of the representatives of the Authority on the North West Regional Fire and Rescue Management Board. and is an Elected Member Champion for Corporate Risk 16 Burnham Road Liverpool L18 6JU Tel: 0151 280 9519 E mail:eddie.clein@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR GERRY ELLIS - CONSERVATIVE Cllr Gerry Ellis was appointed to the Authority in June 2008 by Wirral Council, where he represents Hoylake & Meols Ward. He is a member of the Conservative group on the Authority and serves on the Strategy & Resources and Asset Management & Shared Services Committees. He is also the Champion for Modernisation- Voluntary Sector. 9 Eddisbury Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DR Tel: 0151 632 1976 Fax: 0151 632 0786 E mail:gerryellis@wirral.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 the representative of the Authority on the “Local Authorities Confronting Disasters and Emergencies” organisation, the North West Employers Organisation and the Urban Commission. He also serves on the Community Safety & IRMP, Standards, Asset Management & Shared Services and North West Regional Control & Firelink Committees and is Chair of the Consultation & Negotiation Panel. Councillor Grannell is the Elected Member Champion for Modernisation - Fire Service Direct. 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. Within the Authority he Chairs the Strategy & Resources Committee and serves on the, Standards and Regional Economic Development & Sustainability Committee. Flat 7 33 Catharine Street Liverpool L8 7NE Tel: 07710 857 950 E mail:dave.hanratty@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR JAMES KENDRICK – LIBERAL DEMOCRAT Councillor Jimmy Kendrick was appointed to the Authority in 2007, by Liverpool Council where he represents Anfield Ward. He is a member of the Liberal Democrat Group on the Authority and is the Chair of the Performance & Audit Committee. He also serves on the Appeals and the Appointments Committees. 14 Warner Drive, Liverpool, L4 8US Tel: 0151 256 7636 Email: james.kendrick@liverpool.gov.uk
	CLLR JIMMY MAHON - LABOUR Councillor Mahon is Vice-Chair of the Authority. He is a member of the Strategy & Resources, Appeals, Appointments and Stronger & Diverse Communities Committees. He is also Chair of the Member Training & Liaison Group. He 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. Councillor Mahon represents the Authority on the North West Fire & Rescue Management Board and on the LGA Fire Service Forum. 1 Marie Curie Avenue, Netherton, Bootle. L30 5RX Tel: 0151 523 9970 E mail: jamesmahon@hotmail.gov.uk
	CLLR LINDA MALONEY - LABOUR 8 Jubilee Crescent, Haydock, St Helens WA11 0LR. Tel: Mobile: 07870 630722 E mail:cllrlmaloney@sthelens.gov.uk
	CLLR BARBARA MURRAY - LABOUR 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 Councillor Newman is the Chair of the Authority. He also Chairs the Appeals and the Appointments Committees, and serves on the Asset Management & Shared Services Committee and the Management Board. He was appointed to the Authority with effect from May 1994 by Knowsley Council where he represents Whiston South Ward. Councillor Newman is a representative of the Authority on the Fire Service Forum and the Urban Commission of the Local Government Association as well as the North West Regional Fire and Rescue Management Board. He also has responsibility within Knowsley Council for answering questions on the discharge of functions of the Authority. He is also a Champion for Modernisation – Equality & Diversity, a role he shares with Cllr Roberts. 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 - LIBERAL DEMOCRAT 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 Liberal Democrat Group on the Authority and serves on the Community Safety & IRMP, Performance & Audit, Regional, Economic Development and Sustainability and North West Regional Control & Firelink Committees. 38 Milner Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 8HF Tel: 07939 578 041 E mail:steveniblock@wirral.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
	CLLR LESLEY RENNIE - CONSERVATIVE Councillor Lesley Rennie was appointed to the Authority in June 2007, by Wirral Council where she represents Wallasey Ward and is Deputy Leader of her group in Wirral. She is a member of the Conservative Group on the Authority and serves on the Strategy & Resources, Appointments and Asset Management & Shared Services. Cllr Rennie also sits on the Management Board and represents the Authority on the FIReControl Committees. 4 Greenlea Close , Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7RU Tel: 0151 644 8137 Mobile: 07795 450497 E mail:lesleyrennie@wirral.gov.uk
	CAROLE ROBERTS - INDEPENDENT 91 Hunts Cross Avenue Liverpool L25 5NU Tel: 0151 428 7685 Mobile: 07944 978121 E mail: keithpic@tiscali.co.uk
	CLLR DENISE ROBERTS - LABOUR Councillor Roberts was appointed to the Authority in June 2009 by Wirral Council where she represents Claughton Ward. She is a member of the Strategy & Resources, Community Safety & IRMP, Performance & Audit and Regional, Economic Development & Sustainability Committees. She has responsibility within Wirral Council for answering questions on the discharge of the functions of the Authority and is an Elected Member Champion for Equality & Diversity, a role she shares with Councillor Tony Newman. 3 Mount Pleasant Birkenhead Wirral CH43 5SY Tel: 0151 652 3309 E mail:deniseroberts@wirral.gov.uk
	CLLR COLIN STRICKLAND - LABOUR 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 Community safety & IRMP, Performance & Audit, 08 Legacy, Stronger & Diverse Communities and the Regional Command & Control Committees. She is also a Member Champion for Modernisation – Equality & Diversity. ( a role she shares with Cllr Newman). 77 Limekiln Lane, Liverpool, L3 6DD Tel: 0151 225 2366 E mail:sharon.sullivan@liverpool.gov.uk