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Save the 7 RDS Fire Stations in Warwickshire due for closure

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service has proposed a number of changes within its aptly titled, 'Improvement Plan' including the proposal to close seven Retained Duty System (RDS) Fire Stations (document available here).

The RFU is 100% against such proposals and will be taking the appropriate steps on behalf of its members to fight these proposals. The 'consultation' document provides no justification for such a proposal and provides no evidence that such a move would be cost effective, provide safer communities for the public of Warwickshire or reducing the most cost-effective fire cover gives best value for local taxpayers.

For more information please contact Warwickshire RFU Chair Tony Morgan on 07852 232166.

The Big Decision - 19 July 2010

WRFU gain the support of local MPs at Westminster to oppose the closure of 7 RDS stations - 30 June 2010

West Midlands CFO response to consultation document - 25 January 2010

West Midlands Fire Authority response to consultation document - 25 January 2010

Formal Response to WFRS Consultation document

RFU Press Statement - 09 December 2009

RFU Press Statement - 21 September 2009

Letter from Councillor Navarro - Nuneaton and Bedworth

Facebook Pages

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Press Articles

New chief replaces 'hatchet man' Fuller - The Warwick Courier
Plans to close fire stations slammed by business leaders - Coventry Telegraph
Fire bosses accused of covering up real number of Warwick incidents - Warwickshire Times
Warks fire chief who proposed sweeping cuts leaves post - Coventry Telegraph
Safety fears over fire proposals
- BBC News online

Fire station closures 'could hit Coventry's 999 service' - Coventry Telegraph
Save Studley fire station - Redditch Advertiser
Villagers show support for fire station - Evesham Journal
Firefighters battle to save their station - Redditch & Alcester Standard
Fury at proposals to close Kenilworth fire station - Kenilworth Weekly News

Resources

Operational Assessment Peer Review - June 2009
Det Norske Veritas Report
WFRS FAQs
Cabinet Paper - July 2009

Consultations are taking place at 19 venues throughout the county

Meetings will take place in the following places from 6.30pm, unless otherwise stated.

Tuesday 27th October
The Coleshill School, Coventry Road, Coleshill B46 3EX

Wednesday 28th October
The Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton road, Rugby CV21 3AG

Tuesday 3rd November
The Town Hall, The Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4AT

Monday 9th November
The Stratford upon Avon High School, Alcester road, Stratford on Avon CV37 9DH.

Thursday 12th November
The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road, Southam CV47 0LY

Monday 16th November
The Shipston on Stour Primary School, Station Road, Shipston on Stour CV36 4BT

Tuesday 17th November
The Kineton C of E Primary School, King Johns Road, Kineton, CV35 0HS

Wednesday 18th November
The Henley in Arden School, Stratford Road, Henley in Arden B95 6AF

Thursday 19th November
Polesworth - venue to be confirmed

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