YEOVIL NEWS: Moving police to fire station makes perfect sense, says Commissioner

THE Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, has said that it makes “perfect sense” to move Yeovil’s police team to the Yeovil Fire Station.

It was announced on Wednesday (November 23, 2016) that the plan is to move Yeovil’s policing under the same roof as the town’s firefighters.

And Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “I’ve always been clear that Yeovil deserves a strong policing presence. Moving neighbourhood officers and the enquiry office to the fire station makes perfect sense as it’s close to the town centre and more convenient for local people.

“The existing Yeovil Police Station site is too big for the Constabulary’s needs and is not value for money for local people.  We have thoroughly assessed the options and there is no possibility of upgrading the current facilities.

“It would be wrong to invest in the current building simply to adapt it to our requirements when we have the option to co-locate with another emergency service.

“Co-locating with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue will enable us to retain our focus on frontline policing, make significant savings and is a great opportunity to work even better together.”

Detailed discussions will now take place between Fire and the Police to establish the logistics of the move.  Avon and Somerset Police will imminently be offering the current Yeovil Police Station to market, ensuring the police estates is sold for its maximum value, making the required savings for investment into frontline policing.

PHOTO - TOP: Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens.

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