Open consultation

Developing a new College of Fire and Rescue

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 20 May 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on the potential functions, delivery model and funding model of a college of fire and rescue.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 15 July 2026

Consultation description

The government is planning to establish a college of fire and rescue, as recommended in the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report. The college will support the future capability, professional development and resilience of the fire and rescue sector in England. 

This consultation seeks views on:

• the strategic aims that the college should seek to achieve
• the functions it could fulfil
• potential delivery and funding models for the college; 
• interaction between the college and the National Framework, which sets out the government’s priorities for fire and rescue authorities
• legislative requirements to support the establishment of the college

Documents

Developing a new College of Fire and Rescue

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6518-6, CP 1591

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Developing a new College of Fire and Rescue

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6518-6, CP 1591

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Published 20 May 2026