There are fears response times could increase
A Nottinghamshire council leader has voiced ‘extreme concern’ over cuts to fire services. Councillor Simon Robinson, leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council, has criticised Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s current plans as part of its Futures 2025 Efficiency Strategy that could see a reduction in services from its West Bridgford station.
“There is significant housing growth in Rushcliffe and so the population base continues to rise. We are a large borough with major A roads and many rural roads and I know that a significant amount of the service’s response is attending road traffic collisions. Cabinet portfolio holder for environment and safety at Rushcliffe Borough Council, Councillor Rob Inglis, has written to the Chair of the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Authority ,Councillor Michael Payne, and Chief fire officer Craig Parkin to outline his unhappiness at the proposals. Chief fire officer Craig Parkin previously said the proposals were the "least worst" option available to the service.
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