Leicestershire Police Plans for Oakham, Cllr Dewis would expect the same or better, Cllr Adam Lowe, Worse since 1850's

Last night Oakham Town Council considered plans from Leicestershire Police.

They want to build on top and behind the old probation office.
This has also been described as the old police station. Cllr Adam Lowe an expert on
Rutland Police history says that description is wrong, pointing out the old police station stood on the
site next to the small building and was demolished many years ago to make way for the current
building. He said, The small building was the weights and measures building.

Whatever the original purpose of this building, it seems a great pity another small piece of Oakham's
history may be lost for good.

Cllr Lowe described the proposed new police building as the worst Police Station Oakham and
Rutland had seen since 1850's

The Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis said, The proposed police station lacked a public reception.
He would expect the police to provide the same or better service from the location.

Cllr Lucas and Nowell agreed with him

Cllr Lockett added no CCTV room?

Today's Rutland Times has published a story referring to this issue. Police in talks about running inquiry desk at Rutland County Council offices

Ron Simpson, company secretary for Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Association, has highlighted the positives and negatives of a one-stop-shop.

He also said,  making sure people have privacy is essential.

Something that would be put at serious risk if this partnership with Rutland County Council was to go ahead.

Some time ago Leicester Police stopped Oakham Town Councillors just turning up to JAG meetings for that very reason.

Not surprised, Rutland County Council deputy leader Councillor Terry King (Conservative) said: “We are happy to work with and support police on a solution which meets their needs. Discussions are taking place but nothing has been finalised yet.”

Oakham Town Councillors who all appeared to object to the plans, decided not to object or approve adopting there normal wishy washy style about matters concerning Oakham and simply agreed to make
comments.

Clearly not wanting to upset their good working relationship with the fine force of Leicestershire Police