Crewe town centre's police station is set to be relocated to a new location on the edge of town, with its current site "no longer fit for purpose."

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has confirmed the purchase of land on Mill Farm Drive, off David Whitby Way, with the intent to build a new base for Crewe's policing team.

Officers and staff will move from the station on Crewe Street when a new base becomes operational.

Crewe Police Station, Crewe Street, will close, but Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed it will still maintain a police hub in a new town centre location (Ryan Parker).

Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed it will still maintain a police hub in a new town centre location, with the same public-facing services as the current station.

The purchase of land for a more modern police station follows the Commissioner's commitment in his Police and Crime Plan to modernise the police service.

John Dwyer said: "I am excited we are one step closer to delivering a new and modern police base for Crewe and the surrounding areas, while still ensuring that local residents keep the town centre service and presence they expect.

"When I took office I realised just how much the current police estate needs updating so it better serves Cheshire residents, and I made modernising the service a priority in my Police and Crime Plan.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has confirmed the purchase of land on Mill Farm Drive, off David Whitby Way, with the intent to build a new base for Crewe's policing team (Ryan Parker).

"That goes hand-in-hand with ensuring a visible and responsive service, and now residents in Crewe, Nantwich and the surrounding villages will have another police station to ensure this continues to be the case.

"I look forward to seeing the plans develop and I will work with the constabulary to get this project over the line for the benefit of our communities."

Crewe's new edge of town station aims to be more operationally efficient.

The constabulary says greater environmental efficiency will enable it to save money on energy that can be reinvested back into local policing.

Cheshire Constabulary believe staff and officers will be better able to meet the needs of the communities they serve in the new location, off David Whitby Way (Ryan Parker).

It is believed staff and officers will be better able to meet the needs of the communities they serve in the new location.

Chief Constable, Mark Roberts, said: "I welcome the commitment from the commissioner to fund a new station in this fantastic location.

"Our communities in Crewe and Nantwich will benefit greatly and I look forward to seeing the new building taking shape.

"The current station is no longer fit for purpose, and the spot the new station will be in will make it easier for officers to respond to those who need us across both Crewe and Nantwich, as its strategic location gives us excellent access to the road network.

Chief Constable, Mark Roberts, believes the new police station will better serve the Crewe and Nantwich community (Cheshire Constabulary).

"While the station will be moving from the town centre, I would like to reassure you that we will still have a policing hub within the town centre.

"This will provide all the services you get from our current Crewe location."

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