Have a look at plans for Grantham fire station

These firefighters are outside the old Kesteven Fire Brigade headquarters on Harlaxton Road in 1963. It was demolished and the new one built in its place several years later. The fire engines themselves look primitive now and were certianly low tech compared to today’s appliances. The firemen from left are, back – ?, Gordon Walmsley, Dick Joynes, ?, Eric Wright and Pete Brewin, front – Vernon Gilbard, Sub Off Hemfrey and Bert Hutchins. It was sent in by Eric Wright.

People living and working near Grantham fire station can find out more about plans for building works on the site.

A planning application will shortly be submitted that includes a bungalow for wholetime firefighters, further parking spaces, a new fire training building and improved station facilities.

There will also be a number of improvements made inside the existing fire station, including refurbishment of the first floor and re-decoration throughout the main building.

A drop-in information session is being held on Wednesday 14 August between 3.30pm and 7.30pm, with plans of the proposed building work, and fire staff on hand to answer any questions.

Cllr Nick Worth, executive councillor for emergency services at the county council, said: “We’re investing in our fire stations so they are fit for purpose and make sure we can give a great service to our communities. Subject to planning, work is currently scheduled to start early in 2020 and be completed in summer 2020.”

The planning application can be viewed on Lincolnshire County Council’s website shortly.

For anyone unable to attend the drop-in event, any queries can be sent toCommunications@lincoln.fire-uk.org

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