Cllr Will Sandry represents you and the Council as a member of Avon Fire and Rescue Authority.

Will said: “The Fire and Rescue service do a wonderful job, but there is much we can do to keep our homes safe. If you use an open fire, don’t forget to get your chimney swept regularly and follow the advice from the Fire Brigade”

Chimneys with fires using smokeless fuel, bituminous coal, oil and gas should be swept at least once a year, those using wood should be swept every three months when in use.

When lighting your fire:

• Don’t use flammable liquids such as petrol or paraffin
• Don’t burn paper or rubbish
• Don’t overload the fire with fuel
• Go into the loft occasionally when the fire is alight to check for smoke from cracks, defective brick work or mortar joints