00:01London Fire Brigade will return to its historic headquarters on Albert's Embankment after Lambeth
00:06Council granted planning permission. The building opened in 1937 by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
00:13served as headquarters until 2007. Refurbishment will modernise the Lambeth Fire Station while
00:20vacant offices become the brigade's headquarters. A dedicated space will tell the brigade's history
00:26and be open to visitors. Commissioner Jonathan Smith called the move a historic occasion. He says
00:33modernising an existing building offers a good value for Londoners. Work is due to begin in late 2026
00:40and finish in 2029.
