Fire station programme gets £27m boost

More than £27 million has been set aside by Communities and Local Government as a PFI credit boost for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

The monies will go toward the construction or refurbishment of 10 fire stations in the county.

This programme will include a new build station in South Lowestoft and the rebuild of four fire stations at North Lowestoft, Hadleigh, Needham Market and Nayland.

Appointed bidder Land Group is expected to start the construction and refurbishment programme in July.