Stop night-time cover cuts at Cheltenham West Fire Station… Cuts Kill!
The Issue
Stop the closure of night time cover at Cheltenham West Fire Station, cuts to the fire service kill!
The safety of our community in Cheltenham is at risk. With tens of thousands of new houses being built right next to Cheltenham and the new M5 junction opening, the decision to cut night-time cover at Cheltenham West Fire Station is not just inconvenient; it's dangerous and potentially deadly.
The current proposal would leave Cheltenham with fewer fire appliances available at night, stretching an already overburdened service thinner and putting lives at risk. Fire services are essential, and every second counts in an emergency. Removing night-time cover could mean longer response times during critical situations, which could seriously endanger the lives of the residents of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire at large.
As our community continues to grow with new residential developments, the need for dependable emergency services is more critical than ever. The fire station at Cheltenham West plays a pivotal role in ensuring our safety. Its staff works tirelessly to protect us, and reducing night-time cover could compromise this crucial safety net.
Moreover, understanding that resources are finite, it's not a viable solution to divert existing coverage areas and leave others unprotected. Every community deserves access to reliable and efficient fire cover, no matter the time of day. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about human lives and the safety of families, which should never be compromised.
We urge decision-makers to reconsider this move. Invest in our safety rather than reducing it. We call upon Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to maintain full night-time cover at Cheltenham West Fire Station.
Join us in standing up for our community's safety and ensuring that no life is put at unnecessary risk. Your signature can make a difference. Let us tell our leaders that Cheltenham's safety matters to every single one of us. Sign this petition to keep the Cheltenham West Fire Station fully operational throughout the night, 24 hours a day.
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The Issue
Stop the closure of night time cover at Cheltenham West Fire Station, cuts to the fire service kill!
The safety of our community in Cheltenham is at risk. With tens of thousands of new houses being built right next to Cheltenham and the new M5 junction opening, the decision to cut night-time cover at Cheltenham West Fire Station is not just inconvenient; it's dangerous and potentially deadly.
The current proposal would leave Cheltenham with fewer fire appliances available at night, stretching an already overburdened service thinner and putting lives at risk. Fire services are essential, and every second counts in an emergency. Removing night-time cover could mean longer response times during critical situations, which could seriously endanger the lives of the residents of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire at large.
As our community continues to grow with new residential developments, the need for dependable emergency services is more critical than ever. The fire station at Cheltenham West plays a pivotal role in ensuring our safety. Its staff works tirelessly to protect us, and reducing night-time cover could compromise this crucial safety net.
Moreover, understanding that resources are finite, it's not a viable solution to divert existing coverage areas and leave others unprotected. Every community deserves access to reliable and efficient fire cover, no matter the time of day. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about human lives and the safety of families, which should never be compromised.
We urge decision-makers to reconsider this move. Invest in our safety rather than reducing it. We call upon Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to maintain full night-time cover at Cheltenham West Fire Station.
Join us in standing up for our community's safety and ensuring that no life is put at unnecessary risk. Your signature can make a difference. Let us tell our leaders that Cheltenham's safety matters to every single one of us. Sign this petition to keep the Cheltenham West Fire Station fully operational throughout the night, 24 hours a day.
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Petition created on 3 August 2026