CLEVELAND Fire Brigade's modernisation plans will be put under the spotlight today.

The South Area Police and Community Safety Consultative Forum takes place at 10am in Greatham Community Centre, in Greatham Village.

Bob Scott, Cleveland Fire Brigade's district manager for Hartlepool, will give a presentation on the integrated risk management plan and explain how more emphasis is being put on preventing fires.

He will inform people of plans to carry out home risk assessments and will be able to answer any questions.

Updates on police and community safety issues affecting the southern part of the town will also be given at the meeting and questions will be taken from the public.