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Postpone ESFRS decision to go to public consultation with the IRMP 2020/25

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like the Government to support the Key workers of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and it community and postpone the Service Integrated Risk Management Plan 2020/25 until after the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Because it will give the community of East Sussex, Brighton & Hove as well as it own Firefighters the opportunity to fully understand the ramifications and gravity of the the changes that will effect each and every member of our community.

During these anxious and unprecedented times the Key worker and our community need and deserve the governments support.

The ramifications of these proposals can not be fully understood without proper discussion, this can’t happen during this pandemic.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

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Timeline

26 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
7 Jul 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Jul 2020

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