Cheshire Probation Area

Cheshire Probation Area funds and manages two Approved Premises, one at Bunbury House, Ellesmere Port and the other at Linden Bank, Sandbach. These premises provide a valuable resource, which is available to all Cheshire Courts and outside areas for referrals. The aims of the two Approved Premises within Cheshire are as follows:

• to protect the public
• to prevent re-offending
• to provide residents with an opportunity to address their problems in a safe, stable environment
• to enable residents to face up to their offending behaviour
• to complete the conditions of their order or licence
• to facilitate their re-settlement into the community.

Outside agencies are available to provide support and advice regarding drug misuse, and alcohol problems. A Doctor and a Community Psychiatric Nurse regularly visit both Approved Premises.

All residents are expected to abide by the relevant rules and regulations of the relevant Approved Premises, including a strict overnight curfew.

Bunbury House

Bunbury House is located in pleasant grounds in the Stanney Grange area of Ellesmere Port. The Approved Premises caters for up to 22 male residents aged 18 years and over, who are either on a Community Order with a condition of residence, bailees, or those who have been released from custody subject to Licence conditions. All residents have their own bedroom, all of which are located on the first floor, with the ground floor consisting of office and communal areas. There is also a large purpose built recreation area at the rear.

Linden Bank

Linden Bank is situated in a pleasant location, in the Elworth area of Sandbach. It caters for 22 male residents of 18 years and over, who are either on a Community Order with a condition of residence, bailees, or those who have been released from custody subject to Licence conditions. There is one shared room and six rooms located on the ground floor together with communal areas.

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