Presentation from the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire and Rescue Service

Last month, the Fire Authority approved its on-call Improvement Programme, which removes Beaconsfield's on-call fire engine, cuts the station from two appliances to one, and replaces one fire engine with a crew welfare unit. Now, this council objected to those proposals in February. Beaconsfield Town Council then raised detailed concerns in their consultations that remained unaddressed. The Fire Authority's own data shows that nearly a third of the cross -border fire engine attendances across the county relate to Beaconsfield, the highest of any station. The Town Council's conclusion was that the Fire Authority should be investing in engines in Beaconsfield, not reducing them. Now, across the Fire Authority, 158 ,000 homes are being required, a 47 % increase in numbers. A major data centre and power station is being proposed between Beaconsfield and Jarrett's Cross. The risks are growing, not shrinking. What commitment would the Fire Authority give to reviewing Beaconsfield's fire cover as these developments come forward? Thank you, Chairman. Thank you. I apologise. I didn't catch all the figures that you gave me, but I think I got a...