Mebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall has confirmed that it rejects the proposal from the Conservative-run unitary authority to close the Fire Control Centre at Tolvaddon.

At a meeting of MK’s National Executive (Friday 23rd September), party activists unanimously agreed to campaign against the closure of the Fire Control Centre.

A statement from MK’s National Executive is as follows:

“Mebyon Kernow opposes the loss of the Fire Control and the centralisation of this important service to a ‘partnership’ based outside of Cornwall. We stand in solidarity with the Fire and Rescue Service, the Fire Brigade Union and, in particular, the control staff who work so hard to provide a fantastic service, taking 999 calls and mobilising fire engines to emergencies.

“We reject any assertion that this important control service could be better provided by people based to the east of the Tamar, who will have little knowledge about Cornwall.

“We call on the leadership of Cornwall Council to step back from this foolish proposal and to work with one and all to strengthen public services within Cornwall.”