A NEW public sector hub could be set up – subject to approval – in Taunton to accommodate police at Taunton Deane Borough Council’s headquarters – Deane House.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens have identified the building in Belvedere Road as their preferred option for a new policing base in the town.

In 2014, Avon and Somerset Constabulary identified Taunton Police Station for closure as part of its estates strategy and it has been working on identifying and confirming an alternative location for Taunton’s local policing and response teams, as well as an enquiry office for the public to access police services.

During the same period the borough council has been considering the future of Deane House and looking at potential relocation options.

A study was commissioned to look at how Deane House could be altered, modernised and shared by other partners.