Woolwich Fire Station remains under threat. The Mayor of London is happy to fund vanity projects across London while Londoners worry about their safety.
Built in 1887, Woolwich Station is a Grade-II Listed Building. The City Fathers agreed its development to protect insurance providers to limit their losses after the Great Fire in in 1666. It was extended in 1910. It is comparable in style to the Southwark Fire Station.
Sadly, the Mayor is immune to the voices of reason determined to protect the Woolwich Station. It is worthy if note that no Tory-led London Borough will lose a Fire Station. These are reckless proposals putting lives at risk in the poorest parts of London.
It is important that the Mayor gets a clear message to rethink his proposals and abandon closures. Savings can be made while keeping the Fire Stations across London in place.
If you think that the Mayor of London needs to rethink plans to close Woolwich Fire Station, please sign this e-petition and attend the public meeting on May 29th.
Please also read this excellent blog post by my colleague, Councillor Matthew Pennycook: “The closure of Woolwich fire station will put the long-term safety and security of residents at risk”