Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council

Risk Assessment
13.21 The population growth predicted in the Borough over the plan period, in conjunction
with central government funding cuts is considered to represent the biggest threat to
police resources in the Borough. It is envisaged however that the Surrey Police
Authority will carry out their own assessment of the how growth and spending cuts will
impact on their existing resources and forward plan accordingly.
Conclusion
Risk ID Description Probability Severity
IDPR040 Population growth High Unknown
IDPR041 Central Government funding cuts High Unknown
13.22 Overall, whilst the additional development within the Borough over the plan period is
likely to put further pressure on Police resources, no additional facilities are known to
be proposed by the Police to support the predicted growth at this time.
Fire and Rescue
Existing conditions
13.23 Surrey Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) provide response services across Surrey
through a network of 24 fire stations divided into three geographical areas.
Runnymede, Spelthorne and Elmbridge are covered by the North Area Team. Within
this area there are seven fire stations, two of which are located within the Borough; at
Chertsey and Egham.
Figure 24- location of fire stations across Surrey
source: Surrey Infrastructure Capacity Project: Final Report 1B resource
13.24 In 2006, new ‘Surrey Response Standards’ were introduced which prioritise the
Service’s response to people instead of buildings; prompting a major step-change in
the way the Service uses its resources. These standards are based upon the
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