Find out more about plans for new Surrey Police HQ

The public are invited to an online consultation this evening

Author: Carol MusgravePublished 11th Mar 2021

Residents can find out more about plans for Surrey Police's new headquarters in an online community consultation.

The force is presenting the draft masterplan for its new home in Leatherhead, which will also incorporate its eastern operating base, alongside designers Scott Brownrigg and planning consultants Vail Williams

Other operational teams such as Roads Policing, the Contact Centre, Forensic, will also be re-locating to Leatherhead.

People will be able to have a look at the design ideas and ask questions.

The event is on this evening from 6pm to 7:30pm.

Anyone interested in joining the online session should visit: https://www.surrey.police.uk/police-forces/surrey-police/areas/au/about-us/newhq/ to sign up.

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens said: "We have been looking for the right site for a number of years and we are delighted to say that the former Electrical Research Association (ERA) and Cobham Industries site on Cleeve Road is exactly what we are looking for.

"The new premises/building/facility will be our new home for many years. It will serve generations of future serving officers and staff and so we are working hard to ensure it meets both the community and our needs. It will be a site that both the Force and the community can be proud of.

"Many serving officers, staff and volunteers have generations of family members working in the Force or have done so in years gone by and this is what makes us look and feel a family force. This sense of pride in the Force and the privilege to serve our communities means that it is so important to hear your views on the new development."

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