Town Council may move into police station

FRODSHAM Town Council’s search for a new home could soon end – at the police station.
Preliminary talks have already taken place – and council chairman Judith Critchley says there have been “positive vibes” from the police.
The council has decided it must leave Castle Park House because the cost of renting the ground floor is too high and there is no other suitable room in the building that would be suitable.
The only room currently available is up in the roof space, is too small and has no windows, only skylights.
In addition, access would involve using a lift which would not be idea for staff, councillors or members of the public.
Staff would have to go downstairs to let visitors in.
Cllr Critchley said she had spoken to the police who were prepared to share the police station.
They had a large room which, although it required decorating and carpeting, would be suitable. She believed it would probably be the least expensive building available in Frodsham.
The police were keen to share because they were currently only using half the building
Cllr Tom Reynolds criticised the council for taking too long to find a new home.
He said: “We have been talking about this since March and we are still here, paying an exorbitant rent.”
But the Mayor, Cllr Mallie Poulton said it had been important to look at every option.