East Sussex Fire Authority wants your views on the future of Mayfield On Call Community Fire Station

Information events are being held as part of a consultation by East Sussex Fire Authority on future options for Mayfield On Call Fire Station. The consultation opened on 5 July 2024 and runs until 27 September, with the findings considered at a Fire Authority meeting in December 2024.

The full Options Appraisal was presented to our Fire Authority in June and can be read at www.esfrs.org/mayfield where you can also take part in the consultation. The options consider several factors including Mayfield’s contribution to overall service risk reduction and resilience, and proposed arrangements for maintaining public safety in the area currently served by Mayfield. Analysis for all the options shows we are still able to meet the Service attendance standards.

Option 1 – Maintain Mayfield as a single appliance On-Call fire station and uplift the availability to the Service’s minimum standard of 50% from the 6% availability in 2023.

Option 2 – Closure and sale of the fire station, keep the fire appliance and reinvest the revenue staff costs.

Option 3 – Closure and sale of the fire station and appliance, and reinvest staff costs.

Option 4 – Closure and sale of the fire station and appliance, and removal of the On-Call section as an additional saving to meet budget shortfall if required.

Six information sessions are being held in person in Mayfield in August and September and we are also holding an online session. Invitations are being sent to locals by post, along with details of how to take part in the consultation.

Awareness is also being raised through social media and digital communication channels. To help us manage numbers at the venue, we ask that you book using the form below or by calling us during office hours on 0303 999 1000 or Minicom 01323 462 003. Priority will be given to those living in and around Mayfield. Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/iT8SLkEcq8 If the events become fully booked, we will consider further engagement opportunities.   Event 1 Monday 12 August – Scout Headquarters Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield TN20 6NT Session 1 – 6pm   Session 2 – 7pm Event 2 Wednesday 14 August – Online Teams 7pm until 8pm Event 3 Wednesday 28 August – Scout Headquarters Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield TN20 6NT Session 1 – 6pm Session 2 – 7pm Event 4 Saturday 7 September – Scout Headquarters Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield TN20 6NT Session 1 – 2pm Session 2 – 3pm

You can take part online here: www.opinionresearch.co.uk/ESFA To request a paper copy you can:  Email: consult@esfrs.org  Telephone: 0303 999 1000 (available during office hours)  Minicom: 01323 462 003 (available during office hours)  Writing to:   East Sussex Fire Authority – Mayfield Consultation  C/O ESFRS Headquarters  Church Lane  Lewes  BN7 2DZ  Events are planned for the local area and online. These will be advertised on our social media channels or you can contact us to be added to a mailing list.