Petition · past parliament

Stop cuts to Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Proposed cuts to fire services in Devon & Somerset will cost lives

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a decision for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, and is being consulted on locally. You can find out more about the consultation here:

https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/AboutUs/HaveYourSay/Index.cfm?siteCategoryId=2&T1ID=13

You could start a new petition calling for a clear action that is the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament, for example to increase funding for Fire and Rescue Services, if that's something you'd like to happen.

Timeline

29 Aug 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 6 Sep 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.