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London Fire Brigade Lambeth Headquarters

London Fire Brigade confirms planning permission to refurbish its historic headquarters at 8 Albert Embankment. The plans modernise the operational Lambeth Fire Station, improve training facilities and appliance bays, and bring vacant offices back into use as headquarters for the service’s professional teams. They also provide community space and a home for the Brigade’s historic collection. Completion, occupation and a return date are not confirmed in the announcement.[1][2]

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London Fire Brigade confirms planning permission to refurbish its historic headquarters at 8 Albert Embankment. The plans modernise the operational Lambeth Fire Station, improve training facilities and appliance bays, and bring vacant offices back into use as headquarters for the service’s professional teams. They also provide community space and a home for the Brigade’s historic collection. Completion, occupation and a return date are not confirmed in the announcement.

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Urban Development & Housing · 6 October 2026

London Fire Brigade secures approval for its return to Lambeth

London Fire Brigade confirms planning permission to refurbish its historic headquarters at 8 Albert Embankment. The plans modernise the operational Lambeth Fire Station, improve training facilities and appliance bays, and bring vacant offices back into use as headquarters for the service’s professional teams. They also provide community space and a home for the Brigade’s historic collection. Completion, occupation and a return date are not confirmed in the announcement.

Sources
  1. london-fire.gov.uk ↗
  2. historicengland.org.uk ↗