Residents are asked for their views on fate of Lanarkshire fire station

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a public consultation to discuss the future of a South Lanarkshire fire station.The service will hold the event next Tuesday (August 8), to gather the public together and discuss the future of Leadhills Fire Station.

It will be held at Leadhills Hall from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.The station is under review due to incident data, recruitment challenges, building and maintenance and best value.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Since February 2015, Leadhills Community Fire Station has not been operational and a decision on the future of the building will be based on robust data, delivering community safety and best value from the community.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is consulting on two options, those are reinstating the station to full operation or closing the station all together.

Local residents are welcome to join the event, or complete an online consultation, which can be accessed here, and the online consultation will close on August 18. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.