Some of the buildings are just a few miles apart, others are used by only a handful of police officers or staff and have no public access, and many are rarely visited by the public

Police launch consultation giving communities, partners and stakeholders a say on buildings they believe are unnecessary

There are currently more than 320 not fit for purpose police buildings in Scotland.

by · Daily Record

Lanarkshire police have launched a consultation exercise which will give local communities, partners and stakeholders the opportunity to have their say on a number of police buildings they believe are no longer required.

The Scottish force inherited a very large and aging estate, much of which wasn't fit for purpose, with high maintenance costs and environmental inefficiencies.

There are currently more than 320 buildings in Scotland that fall into this category, and the locations of many inherited buildings no longer meet the requirements of communities.

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Some of the buildings are just a few miles apart, others are used by only a handful of police officers or staff and have no public access, and many are rarely visited by the public.

Details of the properties the pplice wish to consult and engage with the public on have now been published.

Deputy Chief Constable, Malcolm Graham said: "Our estate needs to be fit for 21st century policing, putting service enhancement, visibility, and engagement at the heart of the communities we serve.

“We have already introduced technology that enables our officers to remain in local areas, reducing the need for them to return to police stations to deal with paperwork.

“We are determined to continue to improve our visibility and accessibility, as well as to bring partners together to deliver services in the most efficient and effective way.

“We understand and are sensitive to community concerns around changes involving police buildings."

You can view the police's plans and let them know your thoughts via their engagement hub.

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