Leicestershire Fire Service Gets Green Light for New Training Center

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service secures planning permission for a £14 million training center in Billesdon, approved unanimously by Harborough District Council. The new facility, located on a former highways depot, will feature multi-story units, animal rescue area, and mock motorway for diverse training exercises. Chief Fire Officer Callum Faint hails it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for public safety, with Leicestershire County Council leader Dan Harrison welcoming the news. The brownfield site sale will fund other essential community services. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.