The new police station in Cowes on the Isle of Wight is a step closer to opening with work to convert the new site starting this week, momentously marking 10 years since the previous site on Birmingham Road was closed.
As previously reported by Island Echo, the new station for Cowes Neighbourhood Police Team will be at 126 High Street, putting Police back in the heart of the town, thanks to the announcement made by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones to reopen 10 police stations over the next 18 months.
The new Cowes Police Station is due to open in December this year and will be the 1st to open out of the 10 recently unveiled, with the plan being for Cowes Neighbourhood Policing Team to move into the new station on the High Street just before Christmas.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones said:
“I’m delighted to see my plan to increase police visibility begin to take shape. The renovation work starting at the site this week will ensure the station is open to the public by the end of the year.
“The new station will be open to the public for drop-ins and pre-arranged appointments, making police officers accessible and connected to the public once more.”
As part of the announcement, the Commissioner also confirmed she would reopen Ryde Police Station to the public by Autumn 2024.
The Commissioner concluded:
“In 12 months’ time the Island will have 3 police stations open to the public instead of just 1.
“Being able to pop into your local police station is such an important part of feeling safe and supported, and it means local officers can once again be a part of a community.”
Open by Christmas .. and closed by the New Year … lack of funding .. and more hobby bobbies .. it’s all smoke and mirrors again
I wonder if they will stop and arrest and charge the cyclists illegally riding through the High Street pedestrian zone.They could make a lot of money threw fines..
Perhaps it could do with some “cyclists dismount” signs either end that might help!
BTW it’s not an arrestable offence neither is there a power of arrest for cycling in a pedestrian zone.
That’s funny because when I was 13 yrs old I was arrested and cautioned for. Riding on a payment.When I was doing my paper round.
Perhaps the Ryde police could stop the pedestrians walking along the cycle lane on Ryde seafront.
No need cos pedestrians are the only ones who use it.
A complete waste of space.
Wouldn’t be needed if police answered 101 call with maybe Island Officers with knowledge. If you manage to get through now after 30mins you then have to tell so much that locals would know.
More pigs needs houses
Will be closed after the election
It’s going to be in Cowes so will only be open for a week or so each year.