Police Scotland has confirmed plans for two local Glasgow police stations

Police Scotland confirm the disposal of Castlemilk police station and the closure of Baillieston police station.

Following public consultation, plans to dispose of Castlemilk police station have been approved via our corporate governance framework. In addition, a decision has been made to maintain Baillieston police station for policing purposes, although the public counter will remain closed.

Police Scotland announced on 14 December, 2023 proposals to close of a number of police stations across the country as part of our estate transformation strategy.

Public consultation was launched both at a local level and nationally through an online Engagement Hub, with consultations on individual properties taking place at different times.

The consultation on the future of Castlemilk and Baillieston opened on 14 December, 2023 and concluded 18 February, 2024.

There were three respondents for the Castlemilk consultation, all respondents disagreed with the proposal to dispose of the building. For Baillieston, there were 30 respondents, 79% disagreed with the proposal to dispose of the building.

Comments received from the public on the proposed disposal of Castlemilk and Baillieston demonstrated the perception that both police stations have limited use by officers and the public.

Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Lynn Ratcliff said: “Castlemilk police station has not been used as base for local policing officers or served a purpose in policing the local community in four years. 

“Officers deploy from Cathcart police station and have continued to serve the surrounding areas with no reported issues. The front counter at Cathcart is open from 7am until 12am, seven days a week.

“Castlemilk has been underutilised for some time but continues to incur daily expenses and ongoing maintenance. Retaining vacant and underutilised buildings is not a good use of public funds.

“Local policing officers will continue to support Baillieston and the surrounding areas as they do now. Officers will deploy from Shettleston police station which is approximately two and half miles away and the front counter is open from 7am to 12am, seven days a week and will be accessible to members of the public.

“I realise that for many people the presence of a police building brings reassurance and confidence to their local area. However, our presence in communities is not defined by buildings but by the officers and staff who work in the area.

“With advances and investment in our fleet and digital technology our officers are no longer tied to working from police buildings. This means they have little need to return to the office, allowing them to be more present and responsive in the communities we serve.

“My officers will continue to be active, visible and accessible across Castlemilk and Baillieston. The public will receive the same high level of service from officers.

“Anyone wishing to talk to an officer can visit the station or call 101 (999 in an emergency).”

Copies of the consultation findings have been published on our Engagement Hub: Estate Transformation: Local Area Consultations - Police Scotland - Citizen Space