Responding to the announcement at SADC Cabinet by the Chief Executive that the Police and Crime Commissioner had agreed to the police renting space on the ground floor of the Civic Offices, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Cllr Anthony Rowlands said:
‘This is good news. It makes sense for the Police to use vacant space in our Civic Offices. What we now want is for the Police to work with the District Council to ensure that a front desk service is maintained. Many people want the option of being able to talk face to face to the Police. Not everyone should be expected to go online or struggle with the Constabulary’s phone system.
‘Full Council voted unanimously in the Summer to support the retention of a front desk service. Now that the use of our offices by the Police has been confirmed, we very much hope the Commissioner will heed our request made on behalf of local residents.’