Following united opposition, the Labour Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester have dropped their proposal to downgrade the cover at Offerton Fire Station, the Fire Brigade Union have written to thank Stockport Lib Dems for our support and campaign on this issue.
Speaking after the decision was announced and the letter from the Fire Brigade Union was received, Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of the Lib Dems at Stockport Town Hall said: “I was relieved to hear that the Labour Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester have dropped this proposal, as were residents across Stockport. This is the second time in the past two years we have been faced with a reduction to the fire service within the borough and we have successfully argued our case on both occasions that a reduction in service would be unacceptable.
“I am delighted that the Fire Brigade Union recognise that, just as they themselves were, Stockport Liberal Democrats were opposed to this plan from the start. I particularly want to thank my colleagues Cllrs Lisa Smart and Tom Morrison, our parliamentary spokespersons from Hazel Grove and Cheadle respectively, who led our campaign on this vital issue.”
The letter from the Fire Brigade Union is below.
