Reprieve for Stromness police counter

The Scottish Police Authority has confirmed that it had reversed plans to end the provision of a police counter service in Stromness.

Following representations from the county, the SPA has now said that there will be a “shared service provision” with a police staff member on duty 50 per cent of the time.

Welcoming the news, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur said: “Community policing in Orkney works well, but relies on the accessibility of police officers and staff.  With the threat to police counter services in Stromness now lifted, hopefully that good track record can be maintained.”