She said the station is a well-built, modern facility that serves local communities and neighbourhood response officers well.

Derbyshire’s PCC has agreed to buy a police station that was built under a Public Finance Initiative (PFI) in order to save it from closure and reduce costs.

The Commissioner has agreed to buy the building and exit a previously agreed Public Finance Initiative (PFI) to save funds and ensure the station continues to act as a hub for the delivery of neighbourhood policing in Ilkeston and the surrounding areas. 

Ilkeston Police Station was originally purchased through a PFI and then leased over a 30-year term which expires in 2028/29. Purchasing the station allows the force to protect a critical piece of infrastructure and guarantee the future of the site - while also saving the force almost £1.3m in contract costs and the Treasury £1.9m in PFI subsidy payments.

Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster said: "Failing to act now would result in substantial costs at the end of the PFI term to either extend the contract or purchase a new police station."

She said the station is a well-built, modern facility that serves local communities and neighbourhood response officers well.

She added: “It makes perfect sense to take ownership of this resource and protect its future for years to come.

"When I was elected to the role last year, I promised to do more to tackle neighbourhood crime and support the force to reduce anti-social behaviour while improving financial management and give taxpayers value for money. Ensuring our officers have the right technology and equipment - and are in the right place to be most effective - is fundamental to my plans and this project will ensure we do just that in the Ilkeston area.”