Long-awaited location for Eastleigh police station is finally revealed
The preferred location of Eastleigh’s new police station has been revealed bringing a station back to the town for the first time since 2019.
Working alongside Eastleigh Borough Council, Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones has proposed parts of the authority’s Eastleigh House in Upper Market Street will be used, with the ground floor transformed into a modern and welcoming front counter.
The town’s previous police station closed after it was deemed outdated and no longer fit for purpose, and the PCC’s team has been working to find the right location to ensure police staff, Neighbourhood Policing Teams and CID have the most appropriate facilities to enable them to do their jobs to the best of their ability.
The PCC said Eastleigh House offers sufficient parking for police vehicles and is right in the heart of the town centre, and forms part of the second phase of the PCC’s plan to bring police closer to communities, improve visibility and deliver excellent local policing.
PCC Donna Jones said: “I’m delighted we’ve finally found a suitable location.
“Locating a front counter here will make people feel safer and reassure them that police officers are on hand to support victims, catch criminals and get them off our streets.
“I want to make sure the people of Eastleigh feel connected to their police force once more.
“I’ve made sure that taxpayers are getting the best value for money and this decision backs that up.”
It’s due to open later this year and comes as work continues on the opening of three front desks in Bishop’s Waltham, Shanklin and Yateley and the major renovation of Gosport Police Station.
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Both organisations are working together to get the paperwork completed in the next couple of weeks.
For more information, visit: PCC - New Police Stations and Front Counters