[The following letter has been received by Strathdearn Council and is published here at their request]
Good afternoon
I wonder if you can help, please?
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is launching a public engagement initiative called “Shaping Our Future Service: Your Say”. As part of this will be holding public engagement sessions in fire stations across Scotland. We are planning one such session at Inverness fire station on Thursday 16 May from 7-9pm.
I was contacting you to ask if anyone from your community council would be interested in attending. We’re keen to capture views and priorities of stakeholders – including from members of the public and local community groups – on our approach going forward and finding out what matters most to them.
For that reason, we’d be very keen to have someone from the Council along to the session on 16 May.
The session, led by uniformed officers, would include a short discussion with attendees on the future of SFRS and what members of the public think our priorities should be in the future. There would then follow a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the station, with crews demonstrating fire appliances and specialist fire equipment, and a chance to chat with crews about the role of a modern-day fire service. The session is 100% free to attend, of course, and light refreshments (tea, coffee biscuits) will be provided.
I’d be grateful if you could let me know asap, whether anyone from your community council would like to attend. Numbers per group are limited, and attendance must be confirmed in advance. So, an early response would be very much appreciated.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
Regards
Liz Fraser
Liz Fraser | Public Involvement and Consultation Officer | Strategic Planning Performance & Communications | Scottish Fire and Rescue Service |
*:liz.fraser@firescotland.gov.uk M: 07393 802128
