South Yorks completes new HQ purchase

South Yorkshire Police (SYP) completed the purchase of Carbrook House last week which will now become its new headquarters.

Nearly 300 staff from three separate buildings, including the current HQ at Snig Hill, are due to relocate to the new site early next year.

The cost of buying and refurbishing the premises is around £5 million, which has been largely funded by the sale of out-of-date properties.

South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable, Meredydd Hughes, said: “The force has needed a new headquarters for many years, but we ensured that our operational buildings and frontline premises were a priority.

“Having delivered new district buildings, a forensics building, new vehicle fleet facilities and a new training centre for officers and staff, we are at the final stage of providing our hard working headquarters’ staff with accommodation that is fit for purpose.

“Our purchase of the former Abbey National call centre at Carbrook has been funded by the sale of dated facilities at West Bar and other locations.

“The existing force headquarters will become the district headquarters that the city of Sheffield merits and, by acquiring and refurbishing an older building, we will create a new force headquarters for minimum cost.

“With excellent car parking facilities and close to public transport links, the new headquarters will allow us to close expensive, leased buildings and provide accommodation for staff, while also providing a great deal for the taxpayer.”

Charles Perryman, chair of South Yorkshire Police Authority, added: “This development is the culmination of several years’ hard work in finding a suitable headquarters for the force.”