Cumbria Police Authority announce changes to the police estate in Cumbria.
"Better estate. Better service. Better value."
The Chairman of Cumbria Police Authority, Raymond Cole, said: "The way Cumbria is policed has changed dramatically over recent years, and officers are no longer reliant upon static police buildings.
"The number of people visiting Police Stations has also been in steady decline for many years, with members of the community preferring to contact polie via 'phone an e-mail.
"The Constabulary has invested heavily in mobile working technology and officers can now complete paperwork and access police systems by accessing mobile devices while in the community, vastly reducing the need for them to use Police Stations. Detectives can also interview people using mobile recording equipment.
"All of this means that the traditional view of a Police Station is no longer a reality. Officers spend the majority of their time in the community, leaving many of our buildings oversized, underused and outdated.
"Consequently, it doesn't make financial sense to keep investing in them, when the funds can be used to improve the quality of the police estate and maintain a visible policing service in the community.
"We have approved a raft of changes that will save money for years to come, improve the flexibility and usability of the police station in Cumbria and generate income to improve accommodation for Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the community."
To the full press release which contains the full list of changes approved, can be viewed here.