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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Nick Jackson

Plan for 'day crew model' cover at Sale fire station under attack

A plan to cut 24-hour cover at Sale Community Fire Station has come under attack from Trafford's Liberal Democrat group. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is this week launching a public consultation on proposals for a ‘day crew model’ at both Sale and Offerton in Stockport on the grounds that they are the third and second lowest risk areas respectively in the city region.

The consultation period expires on July 10, but Trafford’s council’s Liberal Democrat group is already protesting against the plan.

Timperley Central Coun Shaun Ennis said: “These proposals are absolutely unthinkable. They will make parts of Trafford, including Timperley less safe.

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