Decision details

To approve the recommended changes to the fire engine deployment in the Borough of Spelthorne

·      That the amended proposal Option 5 and the commissioning of a new fire station in an appropriate location be agreed subject to a further business case setting out the delivery costs of a new station returning to Cabinet in due course. The new fire station will have two fire engines, one 24 hour whole time and one 24 hour “On-call” and a waterborne rescue capability. This will retain the same number of fire engines in that part of Surrey and supports improvements in the response standard across Surrey.

·      That the subsequent closure of Staines and Sunbury fire stations be agreed.

·      That the implementation of Option 4 be agreed should the provision of Option 5 and the “On-call” unit not be secured.

Reasons for Decisions

Option 5 supports improvements in the provision of a more equitable level of fire service response in support of the Surrey Response Standard and the Public Safety Plan.

The amended proposal has given due consideration to the concerns of local communities and leaders and surrounding boroughs by listening to their ideas and by involving residents in the decision making process. Their local knowledge combined with the revised response modelling had influenced the design and delivery of future services in Spelthorne.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities Select Committee]