A PLAN to relocate a police station in Accrington has been submitted to Hyndburn Council for consideration.
Lancashire Police are seeking to move their local base from Spring Gardens to Broadway.
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Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner announced in March that the service would be seeking a move to the new site.
A proposal to change the use of the building from a retail outlet to a police station is to be considered by the council’s planning bosses in the coming months.
In March the police said that the move would save more than £51,000 a year in costs.
Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said: “The need for a new police station was identified some time ago when it became clear that current premises would be too costly to upgrade.
“I will be investing £500k converting the new premises and ensuring they are equipped with appropriate communications.
“This is a one-off cost and will provide an essential facility in the town improv-ing the visible policing presence and helping to regenerate the town centre. Buildings don’t catch criminals, but there is no doubt the station will be a welcome addition”
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