The Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner (NPCC) are proposing to take on governance of the Fire & Rescue Service, becoming the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The NPCC have released a video that details their plans and the potential benefits of the merger. It also includes details of this important consultation, which closes on Tuesday 1st August. It is available via this link: https://vimeo.com/222176903.
In the interest of balance, it is important to note that strong objections have been raised by the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. A PDF detailing their concerns can be viewed by clicking on the link at the bottom on the page.
I strongly encourage you to have your say on this important matter and you can do so by completing this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CCRCXZQ