WORK on a new fire station in Cuerdley is expected to start in the new year and take up to 15 months to complete following plans being approved last month.
The Widnes Road station proposal was given the green light despite complaints it did not meet the special circumstance required to build on green belt land.
It will be one of four new stations in the area in a bid to reduce response times across the town.
“This is the start of an exciting programme which will ensure we can continue to protect communities across Cheshire despite the financial challenges we are facing,” said chief fire officer Paul Hancock.
“The investment in new stations together with changing how some fire engines are staffed means we will be able to make more efficient and effective use of our emergency response services in the future.”
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