Tag Archives: Fire and Rescue Services

A call from MPs for funding Fire and Rescue Services

Posted on November 24, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Monday Mary Kelly Foy, the Labour MP for the City of Durham submitted a call to the Government that includes several themes. They include the challenge facing Fire and Rescue over the “increasing extreme weather events” which of course … Continue reading →

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Please elect Independent Police and Crime Commissioners today

Posted on May 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today across England and Wales we need to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner in our area. Many people disagree with the idea of an elected Police and Crime Commissioner and many people disagree with the loss of the Police … Continue reading →

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Mind Charity is fulfilling a vital role at the moment

Posted on January 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

Throughout Christmas and New Year there have been sadly a significant number of threats and attacks on people who are part of emergency services. This included a number of Police Officers attacked in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove over … Continue reading →

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PCCs were never intended to run Blue Light services

Posted on March 7, 2020 by ianchisnall

Whatever the motivation of this question that was answered in the House of Lords on 27th February it is very clear to me as someone who took part in the early steps of the Police and Crime Commissioner roles, that … Continue reading →

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