Local councillors and residents have welcomed the news of a new Grimsby police station.

The station on Laceby Road will be in the heart of Grimsby South Policing area, which includes the Nunsthorpe and Grange estates in South Ward, as well as Ridgeway, Littlecoates and Laceby Acres in the Yarborough.  

The new building will house the 25 police staff, 12 community wardens and warden manager that form the neighbourhood policing team for Grimsby South.

Insp Tracy Bradley, who heads the neighbourhood policing team, said:

“We are very excited about the new station. It is going to be fantastic to be based in the heart of the community.”

Tim Hollis, the Chief Constable of Humberside Police also said:

“This shows our commitment to our neighbourhood policing teams, and will re-establish the police in the community, which is the very essence of British policing.

“It is another symbol of our commitment to restoring our relationship with the community and reassuring them that we are on their side.”

Chief Supt David Hilditch, divisional commander for North East Lincolnshire, said:

“It is really important for the team to have a base that is on their patch.  It will be easier for them to get out on patrol and it is a place that residents can come to, to see the officers.”

The station will cost almost £900,000, with the capital funding coming from Humberside Police Authority.

Coun Doug Pickett (Lib Dem, South), who is also vice chair of the planning committee, said: “I am really pleased that the committee unanimously agreed to this. We have been waiting for a long time.

“It will be a really good addition to help improve safety in the area.”

Coun Sue Pickett (Lib Dem, South) said: “Neighbourhood policing has really come on in the last few years. The police are a lot more visible than they used to be, and this will add to that.”