Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison has asked for further locations to be suggested
New options for the moving of Beverley Police Station are to be drawn up following a public consultation which showed the majority of people are were against its relocation to County Hall. Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison says 60% of respondents to a recent survey said they did not support the proposals.
Those people cited concerns about accessibility, parking, and response times with suggestions the move could increase traffic congestion and offer less visibility and slower response times due to its location and surrounding infrastructure.
The consultation gathered 634 responses – mainly from residents of the three policing wards closest to the proposed move, including St Mary’s, Minster and Woodmansey and Beverley Rural. Residents told of the need for clearer communication about the rationale for the move, its benefits and financial implications.
Commissioner Evison, said: “Thank you to everyone who completed the survey, giving your views on the relocation proposal. I would also like to thank local councillors who took the time to hear proposals and feedback on behalf of their communities. I remain committed to listening to residents and will consider these findings carefully in future planning.”
He added: “I now have clarity on what our communities require from their local police station, I will now be going back to the Humberside Police Estates department to ask for further options that will be more aligned to the public’s views. Policing will continue as usual for the time being operating from the current location until further solutions are brought for consideration.”
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