Cumbria提议为D营家庭每年增加4.95英镑的税收,以资助消防服务升级和人员配备。 Cumbria proposes a £4.95 annual tax hike for Band D homes to fund fire service upgrades and staffing.

Cumbria的警察、消防和犯罪专员David Allen发起了一次公众协商,讨论拟议为D区房产增加4.95英镑的理事会年度税额,以资助2026-27年消防服务预算。 Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner David Allen has launched a public consultation on a proposed £4.95 annual council tax increase for Band D properties to fund the 2026-27 fire service budget. 提高的目的在于维持应急能力,更新老化的设备和站点,确保工作人员安全配置。 The raise aims to maintain emergency response capabilities, upgrade aging equipment and stations, and ensure safe staffing. Allen指出,多年来投资不足和最近的改善,包括200多万英镑的升级和新电器,是继续供资的理由。 Allen cited years of underinvestment and recent improvements, including over £2 million in upgrades and new appliances, as justification for continued funding. 咨询时间为12月22日至1月23日, 居民可通过网络、电话或纸质形式进行回复。 The consultation runs from December 22 to January 23, with residents able to respond online, by phone, or via paper form.