Fire Prevention
Commons · Question 25125 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide additional funding to fire and rescue services in areas at high risk of wildfires to increase specialist personnel, equipment and operational capacit
Answer
Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 9 Sep 2026
The Local Government Finance Settlement made available almost £1.95 billion in core spending power (CSP) for standalone fire and rescue authorities in England. We work closely with fire and rescue services to ensure they can prepare for and manage local r...