Most of the framework of the new fire station on Kingshill Road has now been erected with much progress being made in just a few weeks. The building will be on three storeys of which the middle one will be used to house the engines, this being on the same level as Kingshill Road on to which they will exit when going out on a 'shout'.

At nearby Rednock the concrete structure is essentially complete and some of the curved roof members have now been put in place.

During July the town also held its festival which saw many people visiting and joining in the various activities which took place on the recreation ground the centre of the town.