Plans to reduce frontline services at three Nottinghamshire fire stations could be scrapped but the county's fire authority says it may be "forced" into making future cuts. Plans had been revealed last year to remove a fire engine from the London Road and Stockhill stations, whilst the night shift would have been taken away from West Bridgford.
The latter proposal caused particular concern, with Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards saying that it was "letting down constituents and the brave firefighters who serve them." But the City of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Fire Authority is now planning a council tax increase which means that it can "hold off" on making cuts.
The £5 council tax increase being proposed by the authority would see an annual bill of £89.57 for a Band D property. For those in a Band A property, the annual bill would be £59.71.
