Police Scotland makes the move to Newton House as the premises becomes the home for police in Ayr
Police Scotland is moving to new premises in Ayr, relocating officers and staff from its current building in King Street to Newton House.
Newton House is less than half a mile from the old King Street building and officers and staff will gradually move across to their new location from Tuesday, 9 May.
To ensure a smooth transition for the local community, the new public counter at Newton House is now open to the public and the old King Street public counter will be open until the full move is completed on Friday, 12 May.
Police Scotland will occupy the full building, which has been refurbished internally to provide a more modern and functional working environment, which will enhance the wellbeing and morale of officers and staff and meet the needs of policing in our community.
Speaking about the relocation, Ayrshire Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain said:
“Ayr Police Station in King Street, is a much loved building that has been at the heart of delivering policing services in Ayrshire for almost 50 years, having opened in May 1975. However, the building is no longer fit for purpose for modern policing and relocating nearby is cost effective and keeps officers in the community.
“Through our excellent working relationship with South Ayrshire Council we identified Newton House as a location that would enable policing services to continue to be delivered in Ayr.
“Newton House brings to life the vision of Police Scotland’s Estates Strategy, which not only facilitates greater partnership working but also helps to reduce the costs of maintaining unsuitable public sector buildings.
“The move to Newton House will mean a real improvement to the working environment for officers and staff, and there will continue to be an accessible public counter
“Local engagement with Elected Members has been positive as the move will continue to see a high standard of service being maintained in Ayr and the surrounding towns, villages and communities.”
New address for Ayr Police Station:
Police Scotland
Newton House
30 Green Street Lane
Ayr
KA8 8BH
