A public consultation has begun into proposed cuts into the fire service

Suffolk fire service on duty in Sudbury. Credit: ITV Anglia

Leaders of the Fire Brigade's Union say they are concerned that proposed cuts to the service could put people's lives at risk. County Councils across our region need to save millions of pounds and are putting forward plans to reduce the number of appliances.

Current plans involve losing seven appliances from Suffolk and 13 from Norfolk although fire bosses say the public would not notice the difference.

The public consultation is open until the new year and for your say in the proposed cuts you can visit your local County Council website.