Have say about station closure

The future of Mansfield Woodhouse Police Station has been uncertain since it was earmarked for possible closure as part of a review of Nottinghamshire Police’s estate.

The cost-saving exercise would save the force around £50,000 in operational costs per year and allow the constabulary to ‘release significant capital’ by the sale of the site, a spokesman said.

Under the plans, officers would instead operate from a community centre, which would increase the amount of time bobbies spend on the beat.

Nottinghamshire Police has endorsed the closure plans but the decision is yet to be finalised by Nottinghamshire’s Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping, who has launched a public consultation.

Mr Tipping said: “This money could be better spent on additional police officers and PCSOs to maintain visibility in our communities. Tough choices need to be made as to how we can release funds to invest in the areas which will make our communities safer.”

The potential value of Mansfield Woodhouse Police Station is estimated to be in the region of £425,000.

Under the proposals, the current beat team and CID would relocate to Mansfield Police Station and a drop-in facility could be established in Northfield Community Focus Centre on Vale Road.

An information event is set to take place at the Vale Road centre from 10am on Saturday 7th December.