Refurbished Speke police station reopens to serve the community after state-of-the-art upgrade
24.04.26 - Merseyside
Speke Police Station has officially reopened its doors following a major refurbishment programme that has transformed the 60‑year‑old building into a modern, energy‑efficient, and future‑proof policing hub.
The extensive upgrade forms part of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s 12‑year Estate Strategy, which is modernising Merseyside Police facilities to ensure officers and staff are equipped to deliver the highest standards of service to communities across the region.
First opened in 1958, the station has long been a familiar landmark at the heart of the Speke community. Following decades of service, the building had become outdated and increasingly expensive to maintain, with refurbishment work beginning in spring 2025.
Now, following a comprehensive renovation, the station is once again ready to provide a state-of-the-art operational base for local policing teams.
The refurbished station will primarily accommodate the Local Policing Community team as well as Emergency Incident Response and Resolution officers, ensuring a strong and visible policing presence for residents and businesses.
Improvements delivered during the refurbishment include:
- Modernised infrastructure to support contemporary policing operations
- Upgraded IT and technology, enabling more efficient ways of working
- Enhanced energy efficiency, reducing running costs and lowering the station’s environmental impact
- Flexible, open‑plan layouts to support collaboration and smarter working practices
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, said: “I’m delighted to see Speke Police Station back open and fully operational, right in the heart of the Speke community, following this major refurbishment. This investment is about putting local communities first ensuring our officers have the modern, efficient and sustainable facilities they need to deliver the very best service.
“Speke Police Station has proudly served this community for more than six decades, but sadly, the old facility had become outdated and very costly to run. By transforming the building, we can now facilitate modern ways of working, effective partnerships, efficiency improvements and increased flexibility, allowing smarter, more modern, and cost-effective ways of working.
“I’m very confident that these enhancements will help to ensure Speke police station is fit and future-proofed to serve our officers, staff and the local community, for many, many years to come.”
Merseyside Police Chief Constable Rob Carden said: “Reopening Speke Police Station is a significant moment for both our teams and the community. This refurbishment has transformed a well-used building into a modern, efficient hub that fully supports the demands of today’s policing.
“The timing is important, as it comes alongside our transition to the new geographical Basic Command Unit (BCU) model. Having a state-of-the-art station in Speke strengthens our local footprint and supports our commitment to delivering a police service that is fast, effective and responsive to local needs.
“With these improvements, our officers are better equipped, our operations more effective, and our presence in the heart of Speke stronger than ever. This station will continue to serve and support Speke well into the future.”
The reopening also marks a moment of remembrance, with the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honour of PCSO Tommy Highton, a much‑loved colleague and longstanding servant of the Speke community. Tommy served the area for more than 20 years and was widely regarded as the heart and soul, and foundation of Speke Police Station.
PCSO Highton’s family were in attendance for the unveiling, marking a fitting tribute to a man remembered for his warmth, humour and deep connection with the community he served.
The reopening of Speke Police Station marks the culmination of a project that began with the submission of a planning application on October 1st, 2024. Planning permission was granted on December 19th, 2024. Community engagement and consultation have been integral to the delivery of the project.