Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 16306

Fire and Rescue Services: West Dorset

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to prevent fire station closures in West Dorset.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

The government provides support to Fire and Rescue Authorities through the Local Government Finance Settlement and wider reform programme. In 2026/27, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority will have a core spending power (CSP) of £79.5 million, a...

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