Councillors call for cuts to Hamilton Fire Station to be reversed

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South Lanarkshire councillors are calling for local fire services to be protected due to cuts at Hamilton Fire Station.A proposal to raise awareness over the removal of a fire engine at Hamilton Fire Station was brought forward by councillor Richard Nelson (Larkhall) who warned that it is putting pressure on retained service and increasing the risk of reduced services in the South Lanarkshire communities.Councillors at the full council meeting on November 1 agreed to write to the Chief Fire Officer and the Scottish Government to request that the removal of the appliance be reinstated.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Some of these firefighters are already working excessive hours to maintain emergency cover, and they have to leave their current employment to attend the emergencies which puts added pressure on individuals and their work commitments.“As callouts for the retained