Very worried about the latest news on our local fire service. There are threats of loss of fire stations in Surrey (although Woking is not mentioned) and reductions in staff numbers and hours and the number of engines. It is being suggested that there will be less full-time fire fighters and more retained staff on duty at night. This will reduce response time as retained staff need to travel to a fire station before responding to a call. Fire Brigade staff say this could lead to fires spreading further and potential loss of life.
Following a county council meeting on Friday the Executive member responsible said she could not "confirm or deny" rumours of up to 60 job losses.
I am concerned about the way this is being handled by Surrey County Council. The future of the fire service was due to be discussed in an open meeting, with public and press attending. At some point this decision was changed and the public and press were asked to leave the meeting.
The local press are also reporting that Surrey twice misssed out on a chance to get additional funding through not submitting a business plan on time.
Following a county council meeting on Friday the Executive member responsible said she could not "confirm or deny" rumours of up to 60 job losses.
I am concerned about the way this is being handled by Surrey County Council. The future of the fire service was due to be discussed in an open meeting, with public and press attending. At some point this decision was changed and the public and press were asked to leave the meeting.
The local press are also reporting that Surrey twice misssed out on a chance to get additional funding through not submitting a business plan on time.
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