THE performance and effectiveness of a fire service will be scrutinised.

The first meeting of West Sussex County Council’s new Fire and Rescue Service Scrutiny Committee is to be held tomorrow.

Committee chairman Steve Waight said: “It has been important to set up this new committee so that we can have an in-depth focus solely on this important service.

“The committee’s role will include reviewing key decisions and to ensure the fire and rescue service continues to keep residents in the county safe.”

The meeting is at 12.30pm at County Hall in Chichester.