Eastleigh to welcome new police station in transformed town centre building
Former police station closed in 2019 for being outdated
Eastleigh is set to have a new police station as the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has unveiled plans for its preferred location.
The proposed station will be part of Eastleigh House on Upper Market Street, a building currently owned by Eastleigh Borough Council.
The ground floor is slated for transformation into a modern front counter, following the closure of the town's previous station in 2019 due to its outdated facilities.
According to Donna Jones' office, Eastleigh House was chosen to provide adequate parking for police vehicles and its central placement within the town for optimal accessibility.
Bringing Police Closer to Eastleigh Community
This initiative is part of the second phase of the Police and Crime Commissioner's plan to enhance police-community engagement, increase visibility, and provide exceptional local policing.
Donna Jones emphasised the positive impact on community safety:
"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."
A Strategic Partnership
The police station's opening follows recent developments, including additional front desks in Bishop’s Waltham and Yateley, as well as the extensive renovation of the Gosport Police Station.
Both the Police and Crime Commissioner's office and Eastleigh Borough Council aim to finalize paperwork in the upcoming weeks.
The new station is expected to open later this year, further strengthening police presence in the community.