To the House of Commons,
The Petition of residents of South East London
Declares that the Petitioners regret the £30 million cut to the grant received by the London Fire Brigade for the years 2013-14 and 2014-15;
express concern about the proposed closure of Downham Fire Station as set out in the Fifth London Safety Plan;
and note that the proposed closure of Downham Fire Station, currently subject to consultation, will increase the average Fire Brigade response time to incidents in the London Borough of Lewisham by 31 seconds.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Department for Communities and Local Government to appeal to the Mayor of London to prioritise public safety and to keep Downham Fire Station open.
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Reached 250 supporters
August 19, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2013
6 Comments
Lived in Downham my whole life and we need that station close by. Leave it alone.
ridiculous. just keep it open. our safety isnt a budget line.
31 seconds is a lifetime when your house is burning down. Keep it open!
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. WHY ARE THEY PUTTING PEOPLE AT RISK TO SAVE A FEW QUID. SHAME ON THE MAYOR.
Fire services are the last thing you should be cutting. Dont do it.
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To the House of Commons,
The Petition of residents of South East London
Declares that the Petitioners regret the £30 million cut to the grant received by the London Fire Brigade for the years 2013-14 and 2014-15;
express concern about the proposed closure of Downham Fire Station as set out in the Fifth London Safety Plan;
and note that the proposed closure of Downham Fire Station, currently subject to consultation, will increase the average Fire Brigade response time to incidents in the London Borough of Lewisham by 31 seconds.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Department for Communities and Local Government to appeal to the Mayor of London to prioritise public safety and to keep Downham Fire Station open.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 19, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2013
6 Comments
London is getting way too expensive and now they want to cut the stuff we actually need. Stop closing these stations.
Lived in Downham my whole life and we need that station close by. Leave it alone.
ridiculous. just keep it open. our safety isnt a budget line.
31 seconds is a lifetime when your house is burning down. Keep it open!
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. WHY ARE THEY PUTTING PEOPLE AT RISK TO SAVE A FEW QUID. SHAME ON THE MAYOR.
Fire services are the last thing you should be cutting. Dont do it.
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London is getting way too expensive and now they want to cut the stuff we actually need. Stop closing these stations.