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The new Customer and Local Services Hub at La Motte Street is now extending its ‘One Front Door’ provision to Police enquiries about “minor crimes”, government officials announced yesterday.

Every Tuesday between 12:00 and 16:30, the Community Policing Unit will supply advice and take reports of non-emergency crimes as part of a trial, while on Thursday afternoons from 13.30 to 15:30, charity Community Savings will provide support to those who are financially or socially disadvantaged. 

But planning and building control officers will now be available less frequently, each reducing their presence at La Motte Street from five to two-and-a-half days a week.

A spokesperson said that this was in response to public feedback and would allow building control officers to meet the public on site, while still catering for demand for face to face meetings. 

It will still be possible to drop off planning models, submit applications, buy maps, get forms, view historic files, and get officer guidance by phone during opening hours, 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Community Savings will provide their basic banking facilities at La Motte Street.

Although the Community Savings representatives will not have access to customer account details or balances, they will be able to open new accounts, provided the customer has photographic ID and address confirmation, and authorise payments and transfers.

Members can also arrange private meetings with financial mentors to discuss their personal finances at the Community Savings office.