Commissioner to relocate
CHESHIRE Police And Crime Commissioner David Keane is moving office from Winsford headquarters to Stockton Heath Police Station.
Mr Keane said he hopes the relocation will take place at the start of the upcoming financial year.
He said it is hoped the move will save more than £50,000 a year in costs and also make room for the joint police and fire service headquarters in Winsford.
Mr Keane added that Stockton Heath Police Station, on Warrington’s outskirts, will be more accessible to the public.
He said: “A single police and fire headquarters is planned as part of the Cheshire bluelight collaboration programme.
“The relocation of my office will help pave the way for a joint operational headquarters site at Winsford without incurring substantial additional capital costs.
“This collaboration will in turn deliver considerable additional savings enabling us to invest in retaining strong front-line services.”
“I have been clear about my plan to have a police service connected to and based within local communities and I want to lead by example.”
Mr Keane, who is also a Labour councillor for Penketh and Cuerdley, added: “Residents can rest assured that I will be continuing my programme of consultation events and weekly visits to communities across Cheshire to understand the public’s views and priorities for policing.” ●