Historic police station saved in Yorkshire market town after public backlash

A consultation was launched after proposals were unveiled to move the station, on New Walk, Beverley, to the headquarters of East Riding Council, less than a mile away.

But Liberal Democrat councillors warned that the move to County Hall would see it move into “an office block behind a barrier that no one can get to or see”.

On Thursday Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison revealed the results of the survey, which received 634 responses, the majority from the nearby wards of St Mary’s, Minster and Woodmansey, and Beverley Rural.

Of the respondents, 60 per cent were against, citing concerns about accessibility, parking, and response times.

Residents emphasised the importance of having an accessible building, nearby parking, and confidential spaces to speak with police staff.

They also wanted more information about the reasons, benefits, and financial implications behind the proposed move.

At a briefing in August, councillors were told it could be worth up to £1.5m, and could be converted into a hotel, or other leisure facility.

Mr Evison said he would go back to Humberside Police estates department and ask for “further options that will be more aligned to the public’s views.”

He thanked those who took part in the survey and local councillors for their engagement in the process, adding: “I remain committed to listening to residents and will consider these findings carefully in future planning.

"Policing will continue as usual for the time being operating from the current location until further solutions are brought for consideration.”

Lib Dem group leader Denis Healey thanked the PCC for listening.

He said: “This would have dealt a hammer blow to visible policing in our community, and credit to the PCC for actually listening to our concerns through this consultation and shelving this unpopular proposal.”