Local Police Stations are important to people - we know and fully understand that, but how often do they actually get used? 

Our review found that 81% of the total number of visitors across the county went to just 17 of the front counters. The remaining 21 counters handled only 19% of the overall footfall.  That’s why the Authority and the Constabulary are considering closing those with the lowest number of visitors.

No decisions have been made, and they won’t be until we have consulted local people and partners to find out what they think and look at alternative solutions.

It’s certainly true that thanks to Authority investment in new technology and neighbourhood policing that the police themselves are more accessible and visible.  New and evolving ways of communicating, including websites, emails, social media and text messaging mean that people don’t often need to actually talk in person at their local station.

As the funding cuts bite, we have to find ways of making the best use of the resources at our disposal, and to do this properly, we want to find out what you think first.  That is why 1 July saw the launch of an extensive three month period of consultation. 

Are you happy to receive information electronically?  How would you prefer to contact us?  Is your local police station and front counter a must have or nice to have? 

Tell us what you think and have a voice in our decision.  If you need to find out what the proposals are for where you live, click here http://www.lancspa.gov.uk/frontcounters/ 

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