Wales’ fire authorities ‘not fit for purpose’ says new local government secretary

Wales’ fire authorities ‘not fit for purpose’ says new local government secretary

WALES’ fire and rescue authorities are ill-equipped to hold services to account amid allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, a committee heard. Julie James, the newly appointed local government secretary, gave evidence to a Senedd inquiry on the governance of fire and rescue services in Wales. Ms James, who has only been in post for one working week, told the equality committee she is still getting to grips with her new brief which also i…