Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend, has visited the Force’s newest police hub.
As reported in December, a site in the Redhill area has been purchased with a view to providing a permanent police station and front counter for the public.
The building stands at Perrywood Business Park in Honeycrock Lane, Salfords.
In the coming months, it will be transformed into a police base for hundreds of officers.
New hub
Commissioner Lisa Townsend, working in partnership with the Force, has been searching for a potential site in Reigate and Banstead since 2023.
The hunt began after police teams were forced to move out of the old Reigate Police Station following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
Many have been operating out of a temporary location at nearby Wray Park in the meantime.
The building at the business park is the only site in the area that met the requirements and will be funded by the sale of the previous Reigate Police Station.
Changes in East Surrey
Surrey Police announced plans to build a brand new Eastern Divisional HQ at a site in Leatherhead, Mole Valley, in 2024.
The land is already owned by the Commissioner as part of her estate.
However, Lisa also wanted to find another site for a police station and front counter in Reigate and Banstead.
During her visit to the new site in late March, Lisa toured the building and discussed the new layout for the site.
Local presence
Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said: “It was wonderful to revisit our new base at the Perrywood Business Park.
“There are big changes ahead for this building, and I look forward to seeing the development progress.
“Over the years, I have spoken with thousands of residents about what matters most to them.
“A local policing presence is particularly valuable for many, and this is a really important step forwards for policing in East Surrey.”