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flag Cambridgeshire fire service proposes a £4.95 annual fee increase for Band D households to address rising costs and demand.

flag Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has proposed a £4.95 annual increase for Band D households, raising their total to £92.16, to address budget pressures from rising incidents and population growth. flag In 2025, the service responded to 8,600 incidents, including 2,133 fires, up from 1,721 the prior year. flag The rise also offsets lost funding after Suffolk Fire and Rescue ended joint operations. flag Officials cite low staffing levels and financial constraints, while supporting the change to maintain service quality amid growing demand.

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