Save Bootle Street Police Station from Closure
Manchester Pub & Club Network
Bootle Street Police Station Petition
As most of you will be aware there has been discussions and plans to basically close down the police station at Bootle Street. The plan is to have everything shifted to outside of the City Centre and for Bootle Street to close completely
And when a new location is identified it will offer an enquiry desk facility only (with interview rooms).
From speaking to the members it is apparent that this is a hugely unpopular decision, and it is our responsibility and duty to inform the powers that be of our dissatisfaction.( Under the New Policing Pledge , the police are here to listen to the Public, and take on their concerns )
With the amount of focus currently being put on the night time economy by higher government as well as local officers, tied in with the increased risk of terrorist attacks and alerts that we all now have to live with, it would seem like madness to remove what is and would be the focal point for dealing with and managing these crucially important tasks.
Also with the majority of our police officers based outside of the city will this not hugely effect not only response times, but also the time involved in arresting / charging and locking up individuals when they have to take them so much further afield.
If you agree that Bootle Street is a vital part of the City Centre and therefore should remain a fully operational centre for GMP then please sign this petition, as well as emailing your local councillor.
Also under the New Policing pledge it states that the police will listen to the views of the public, so therefore we call on both the chief constable and the Police Authority to consider our above views
This petition will be forwarded to other business sectors operating within the city centre, along with all local residents groups.
Hopefully combined we can convince the decision makers that Bootle Street needs to stay.
SIGN THE PETITION:
To sign the petition, please fill out your details by visiting the Official Petition web page hosted by AXM Media by clicking here.
SIGN-UP TO THE FACEBOOK GROUP:
Additionally, you can show your support for this campaign by joining the Official Facebook Group online, simply click here and add yourself and please ask your friends to join the group.
Many thanks.
Phil Burke
Press & Publicity Spokesperson
