“Requires improvement” was the rating given to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service after its inspection report was published yesterday.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services  found changes needed to be made in six of eleven assessment areas, including response to major incidents.

The report also acknowledged improvements in six areas since the 2018 inspection.

Surrey’s chief fire officer, Steve Owen-Hughes, said the report “acknowledged improvements” but added they still had more to deliver.