Local government

The Fire Brigades Union has uncovered that Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service in the first seven months of this year has spent over half a million pounds on consultancy costs and employment agency fees alone. This almost equals the entire amount spent on these services over a four year period...

Essex Fire Brigades Union are putting forward a compromise deal it hopes will end its long running dispute with Essex Fire Authority. The deal would see the union agree to more flexible crewing arrangements at fire stations to ensure the focus remains on protecting the frontline. It will reluctantly...