Documents explaining the threat to Bidford

Chief Fire Officers's Report

• The report from the Chief Fire Officer, which was presented at the Council meeting of Tuesday 20 July.

Consultation Document - Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Consultation Questionnaire - submit your answers
Consultation Guide - helping you complete the Questionnaire

• The main consultation document, from the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, setting out the proposals for changes to the service in the area. The second document is the questionnaire that allows you to submit your answers/response. The third document contains guidelines to help you complete the Questionnaire - although people should use their own words when completing the forms.

Resource Map - Current and Proposed Provision

• A map detailing the current fire service provision (stations, appliances, crews, etc) across the county, as well as the proposed provision.

County-Wide Activity Profile 2008/09

• Tables showing the number and type of incidents occurring within Warwickshire county boundaries in 2008/09.

Bidford Fire Station Ground Information
Bidford Fire Station Changes Proposed

• Information on the current status and capabilities of Bidford Fire Station, plus a summary of proposed changes. Both documents produced by the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Analysis of the Consultation Questions and Comments

• A resident's view of the questions asked in the consultation, and comments made in reply, with ideas for consideration.

Draft Response from Fire Brigades Union

• The Fire Brigades Union will be strongly campaigning against the plans and urge the Warwickshire community to oppose them by taking part in the consultation process. Read their draft response in the document above.

Timetable of Presentations by the Fire Service

• A list of meetings, between 28 September and 19 November, at locations across the county. Presentations to be made by the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Council and Public Response

These documents are set out in chronological order, newest first.

Draft Minutes of WCC Meeting, 20 Jul 2010 (external link)

• The draft minues of the County Council Meeting on 20 July 2010 where the decision of the future of Warwickshire Fire and Rescues Service was made.

Retained Firefighters Debate (external link)

• The link above is to a debate in the House of Commons which took place on 14 July 2010 regarding the issue of retained firefighters, in which Mr Zahawi MP participated on behalf of Bidford-on-Avon and Studley.

Letter from Bidford Parish Council, 14 Jul 2010

• The letter above, dated 14 July 2010, was written by Bidford Parish Council and sent to County Council Cabinet Members, as well as to the leaders of the Labour and Lib Dem parties, Cllr Barnes, Bidford’s Member, and the Independent Member of Whitnash. Copy was also distributed internally to all Councillors in time for the meeting on Tuesday 20 July.

Letter from Mr Zahawi MP, 12 Jul 2010

• The letter above, dated 12 July 2010, was written by Mr Nadhim Zahawi, MP for Stratford on Avon, addressed to the leader of Warwickshire County Council urging him to support saving Bidford and Studley Fire Stations.

Bidford Presentation, 10 Dec 09 (pdf version)
Bidford Presentation, 10 Dec 09 (PowerPoint version, 1.7Mb)
The Local Solution, 10 Dec 09

• A detailed alternative proposal from the Bidford Community first presented at the Local Commmunity Forum in Bidford on Tuesday 10 November 2009. The presentation was revised on 10 December 2009, and the local solution document added.

John Maples MP Response, 2 Dec 09

• The reply to the consultation document by John Maples, MP, Member of Parliament for Stratford on Avon, dated 2 December 2009.

Bidford Parish Council's Response, 1 Dec 09

• The Parish Council's official response to the current consultation document, as sent to the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service on 1 December 2009.

Bidford Presentation, 30 Sep 09 (pdf version)
Bidford Presentation, 30 Sep 09 (PowerPoint version, 2.3Mb)

• The presentation above was made at the public meeting in Bidford on Wednesday 30 September. It dissects the Consultation Document and points out much of the political marketing 'spin' found throughout it.

Alcester Meeting Notes (1), 30 Sep 09
Alcester Meeting Notes (2), 30 Sep 09

• Two sets of notes resulting from the consultation meeting held in Alcester on 30 September 2009, particularly detailing the question and answer session at that meeting.

Question to Overview and Scrutiny Committee, 16 Sep 09

• The Corporate Services and Community Safety Overview and Scrutiny Committee met at the Shire Hall, Warwick on 16 September 2009. Questions were posed by the Parish Council. The questions asked, and the reply from the committee can be read in the document above.

Letter from Parish Council to WCC Cabinet, 28 Jul 09

• The letter above was sent by the Parish Council to Warwickshire County Council and others concerning rumours about the possible closure of Bidford Fire Station. Dated 28 July 2009.

Public March - Sunday 6 December 2009

The public march and rally against the fire service cuts started at Warwick Racecourse (Hill Close Gardens Entrance) and progressed to Shire Hall, Warwick Market Square.

Other areas affected by the proposals

Alcester Fire Station Ground Information
Alcester Fire Station Changes Proposed
Bedworth Fire Station Ground Information
Bedworth Fire Station Changes Proposed
Brinklow Fire Station Ground Information
Brinklow Fire Station Changes Proposed
Fenny Compton Fire Station Ground Information
Fenny Compton Fire Station Changes Proposed
Kenilworth Fire Station Ground Information
Kenilworth Fire Station Changes Proposed
Studley Fire Station Ground Information
Studley Fire Station Changes Proposed
Warwick Fire Station Ground Information
Warwick Fire Station Changes Proposed