Revamped Fire Station revealed

 It was a beautiful morning on Thursday for the opening of Sudbury’s newly refurbished Fire Station.

A lot of people from the local community, including County, District, Town and local Parish councillors, turned out to see Colin Spence, who is the Portfolio Holder for Public Safety at Suffolk County Council, unveil the plaque.

It was a special day for Sudbury and also for Colin.  On exactly the same day, some years ago now, Colin was born in a house which stood very close to where the fire station stands today.

Unveiling the plaque with Andy Fry, Chief Fire Officer and Tony Platt, Mayor of Sudbury.

The refurbishment of the fire station, which is now 'state of the art', was planned in more prosperous times.  Today, in the age of austerity, it is unlikely that such a large investment would have been possible.

Included in the refurbishment is a community room which can be booked by local groups free of charge.

Helmets and other kit in the new station