New fire station for Kettering if planning approved

A planning application will be submitted for a new fire station in Kettering.

This will be a new building that will be located on the Cherry Hall Road site adjacent to the Northern Accommodation Building.

Traffic and parking issues can make entry to and exit from the current fire station in the Headlands difficult. The new fire station will have good access to major routes and will be built to meet modern working and welfare standards.

A planning application will be submitted for the new fire station soon. It comes just a few weeks after a planning application was also submitted for a new fire station at Moulton.

The announcement formed part of an update on estates from Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone.

The announcement also outlined how the search is on for a suitable site to be a new police base in the centre of Corby, while Kettering will also have a new town centre base for police. There is also a firm commitment to retain a police base in the eastern district of Northampton at Weston Favell.

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone said: “I’m really pleased to give firm commitments that will make Northamptonshire Police officers more accessible in the towns they serve, and to provide a great, new facility in Kettering for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“I know how much it means to people to have a reassuring presence in the heart of their community to deter and prevent crime and keep our streets safe. I pledged to make closer connections between communities and their police and fire service – this is another step forward.”

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner owns the fire and police estate, and the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Constable decide how buildings will be used to meet operational needs.

The developments announced today are being prioritised. Work to find new sites is well underway and more details and timescale will be announced as details emerge.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Phil Pells said: “A new fire station for Kettering will provide a modern and fit for purpose working environment for our staff. The proposed new site is in a great location that is both accessible to the public we serve and well located for our operational needs.”