PCC and Chief Constable reopen another police station to the public

Yateley Police Station has reopened to the public providing a significant boost to police visibility in the north of the county.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and the Chief Constable Scott Chilton presided over the official opening today (Tuesday 26 November 2024).

A brand new front counter with public access is now open at the police base on Royal Oak Close. Members of the public will be able to go in and report a crime, get updates, share information, or seek help and support.

The front counter will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 3pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 2:30pm.

Yateley is the latest police station to open as part of the Commissioner’s pledge to reopen 10 more police stations and front counters to drive up visibility and connect the public to their police force once more.

PCC Donna Jones said: “I was pleased to be in Yateley today to reopen the police station’s front counter alongside Chief Constable Scott Chilton. Police officers and staff have always worked in the building but it was closed to the public in 2012. From today, its doors will be open to welcome residents, businesses and visitors once more.

“I am absolutely delighted to deliver this for the people of Yateley who have unequivocally told me they want to see their police station open for business.”

Chief Constable Scott Chilton said: “Today marks yet another milestone in the mission to open more police stations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This is about investing more policing in the heart of the community and improving accessibility to the people of Hart and Rushmoor.

“We know that people want to know who their local officers are, see them tackling crimes that cause them concern, and be able to speak to us when they need to. The new front counter provision at Yateley supports my ongoing commitment to delivering back to basics local policing.”

Yateley Police Station is the sixth police station this year to be opened by the Police and Crime Commissioner. By the end of 2024, seven will have been unveiled. More police stations are due to be opened in Hampshire to the public next year.

To stay up to date with all the police stations and front counters being opened, visit New police stations and front counters – Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner