Public meeting to debate fire service cuts in Emsworth

Plans to cut Emsworth’s fire-fighting coverage will come under scrutiny when scores of people gather for a public meeting.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Oct 2015, 17:17 BST

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The crew outside Emsworth Fire Station. Lee Merrett, Chris Nevers, Dave Dobrijevic, Phil Lamb, Ross Merry, and Tom Davies ks1500473-1The crew outside Emsworth Fire Station. Lee Merrett, Chris Nevers, Dave Dobrijevic, Phil Lamb, Ross Merry, and Tom Davies ks1500473-1
The crew outside Emsworth Fire Station. Lee Merrett, Chris Nevers, Dave Dobrijevic, Phil Lamb, Ross Merry, and Tom Davies ks1500473-1

Emsworth Residents’ Association has organised the meeting at the town’s Community Centre in North Street. Firefighters will attend, as well as county leaders.

It comes as the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking to save money.

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The service has put forward a proposals including cutting the number of firefighters in Emsworth.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm on Monday, October 26.

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