East Sussex Fire and Rescue faces funding cuts of £12m, with 50% reductions in the last 5 years, due to a reduction in the grant from central government. Our Conservative MP has voted consistently with the government on annual cuts to central grants for local authorities since elected. We are calling on her to reverse the cuts and to make good on her promise of extra money for the fire service. Its time for action and not words.
You can make a difference by adding your name to our petition below.
Notes: The government grant contribution to ESFRS was £15m in 2012 and reduced to £3m in the 2020 fiscal year with cuts accelerating in recent years, with 50% reductions since 2016.
