Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to approve conducting an 8-week public consultation on the proposal.
summary: The decision at stake is the proposal to redeploy existing wholetime night-time resources from Cheltenham West to Cinderford in order to establish a wholetime day-crewed model at Cinderford and optimize fire cover across Gloucestershire.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to conduct a public consultation on the proposal to redeploy fire resources from Cheltenham West to Cinderford in order to optimize fire cover across Gloucestershire.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves redeploying resources from one area to another, which could impact the level of fire cover in Cheltenham West.
affected_stakeholders: ["Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service", "Residents of Cheltenham West", "Residents of Cinderford"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2687
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek approval to go out to public consultation on proposals for Fire Cover Optimisation and Response Measures Review in Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Content: Cllr Paul Hodgkinson sought Cabinet approval to go out to public consultation on proposals for Fire Cover Optimisation in Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to: Approve conducting an 8-week public consultation on the proposal to redeploy existing wholetime night-time resources from Cheltenham West to Cinderford, to establish a wholetime day-crewed model at Cinderford and optimise fire cover across Gloucestershire.
Date of Decision: July 22, 2026