Chard Police station reopens after refurbishment

Chard Police station has now reopened to the public

A police station in a town has reopened eight months after it closed for a major refurbishment.

Chard Police Station closed in April with the site getting a £900,000 revamp to bring it up to a "higher standard".

Both the Response and Neighbourhood Policing Teams have returned to the building.

Refurbishments include the addition of solar panels to the roof, an air source heat pump, new doors and windows to improve energy efficiency, and two new electric vehicle charging points.

Ch Insp Andy Pritchard, said: "I know the team has been excited to get back to their new and improved station, which is now one of the most sustainable in the Avon and Somerset area and will allow us to continue to provide a police presence in Chard for many years to come.

"I would also like to thank local business, Numatic, who kindly donated office space free of charge that enabled our Neighbourhood Policing Team to continue to work in Chard for the duration of the refurbishment."