Cornwall Labour Party today hit out at Lib Dem cuts to local services after it was reported that 24 hour firestations in Falmouth and Camborne may close at night. The fireworkers union the FBU has already expressed concern at the proposals because they say calling night staff out from home would increase the time taken to reach local firescenes by a minimum of four minutes. The proposals are to be discussed at a County Council meeting on Thursday.Cornwall Labour Party condemned the proposal to close the firestations at night from 6.00pm. Cornwall Labour Party spokesperson Charlotte MacKenzie said: “These cuts to fireservices at night must not go ahead. The Falmouth service covers the docks and fires at sea as well as protecting local residents and visitors. It’s vital that response times are not delayed and that emergency workers reach firescenes quickly.”Cornwall Labour Party slammed the Liberal Democrat led County Council for making cuts to local services rather than finding other ways to keep within budget. Charlotte MacKenzie said: “The Liberal Democrats have cut adult social care in Cornwall. They voted to support the closure of some wards and operating theatres at Treliske. Now they are considering cuts to vital fireservices. At the same time, senior Liberal Democrat councillors have paid themselves massive increases in their allowances, and say they have £360,000 to spend on a council newspaper. It’s important to operate within budget and to keep council tax increases down. The Lib Dems have got their priorities all wrong and are failing to provide the best possible services for local people.”