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Post by trent on Sept 7, 2011 17:50:43 GMT
Is this the last straw for Sheffield City Airport Heliport?
South Yorkshire Police has announced it will stop running its force helicopter in January 2013 when it joins a single national police helicopter service. The National Police Air Service will see 23 aircraft operate from 20 bases. When South Yorkshire Police grounds its helicopter, the nearest police helicopters will be based in West Yorkshire, Humberside and Derbyshire.
Source: BBC News SY
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Post by waggy1 on Sept 7, 2011 18:03:44 GMT
This is an outrage, The Govenment have caused this with there stupid budget cuts.
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Post by srw on Sept 7, 2011 20:59:45 GMT
Perhaps where the current North Midlands area Police Helicopter is based? IIRC its near Ripley?
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Post by stug on Sept 8, 2011 1:05:40 GMT
North Midlands is kept right behind the shed at Swanwick Junction on the Midland Railway as I recall. (So , yes nr Ripley)
I would guess the West Yorks one kept nr Wakefield would also serve our area frequently?!.
I dont know where Humbersides is kept (probably Humberside airport?)
No offence, but i would have thought South Yorkshires chopper is, how should I put it tactfully, OVERWORKED/MUCH NEEDED?!... ;D
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Post by barrycygnetbus on Sept 8, 2011 8:13:12 GMT
But this is the all to do with combining the police forces to make it better and make savings.
If you have not noticed the Traffic Cops have been combine into a Yorkshire and Humberside force and seem to be working well.
Remember everyone are have to make cuts, so the police are no different.
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Post by highflyerjake on Sept 8, 2011 9:23:59 GMT
Perhaps where the current North Midlands area Police Helicopter is based? IIRC its near Ripley? Aye thats the one...you can practically see it from my mates house in Swanwick.  |
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Post by highflyerjake on Sept 8, 2011 9:26:04 GMT
North Midlands is kept right behind the shed at Swanwick Junction on the Midland Railway as I recall. (So , yes nr Ripley) I would guess the West Yorks one kept nr Wakefield would also serve our area frequently?!. I dont know where Humbersides is kept (probably Humberside airport?) No offence, but i would have thought South Yorkshires chopper is, how should I put it tactfully, OVERWORKED/MUCH NEEDED?!... ;D Oh even with a fleet on 5/6 it still wouldn't be enough - i've noticed over the last couple of months SY99 seems to be over Graves Park/Norton area (probs Blackstock Rd.....) |
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Post by humberside on Sept 8, 2011 10:58:33 GMT
I dont know where Humbersides is kept (probably Humberside airport?) Correct  Moved from Leconfield in 2005 I think it was. Has it's own purpose built hangar |
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Post by lysander on Sept 8, 2011 11:54:06 GMT
This is really quite old news as the prospect of SY losing its dedicated helicopter has been on the cards for months ( which is probably why the Star has been running reports of how many occasions the machine has been in operation) The heliport, the last time I checked, has but one aircraft based there ( NEETS are scheduled to become a second client) and the police helicopter will still use the Tinsley Park site for refuelling etc. BUT....a lack of use will doubtless encourage the owners to apply for the heliport's 40 acres to be redeveloped despite it being within the green belt. Strangely, the heliport is slap bang in the middle of the newly announced Enterprise zone, is next door to the Advanced Manufacturing Park and is adjacent to the motorway network...a perfect situation for a small airport!!!  |
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Post by trent on Sept 29, 2011 18:50:42 GMT
South Yorkshire Police have now opted out and will retain their own chopper, however it isn't stated as to where it will be located. Presumably it will be in the same current location, though you never know!
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Post by highflyerjake on Sept 29, 2011 21:34:05 GMT
South Yorkshire Police have now opted out and will retain their own chopper, however it isn't stated as to where it will be located. Presumably it will be in the same current location, though you never know! Heard about this on Look North the other day. Glad it's staying with us and probably stay where it is now for the time being. |
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Post by 60406 on Oct 11, 2011 23:13:04 GMT
South Yorkshire Police have now opted out and will retain their own chopper, however it isn't stated as to where it will be located. Presumably it will be in the same current location, though you never know! At last, some positive news for a change! |
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Post by trent on Oct 22, 2011 10:12:15 GMT
South Yorkshire Police have now opted out and will retain their own chopper, however it isn't stated as to where it will be located. Presumably it will be in the same current location, though you never know! At last, some positive news for a change! And Sheffield City Heliport has something to remain open for - well for now at least! |
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Post by lysander on Oct 29, 2011 17:24:48 GMT
The heliport is unlicensed and its owners don't appear to be interested in developing any traffic. For how long do the Police have an agreement? What's the betting on it all being closed and an application made to develop the site which is in the "Green Belt"?
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Moved from Leconfield in 2005 I think it was. Has it's own purpose built hangar
