Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst has welcomed plans to relocate Solihull Police Station to a new town centre home, describing the proposal as a positive outcome for local residents.
The plans, agreed between Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, West Midlands Police and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, would see the police station move from its current site on Homer Road to The Priory on Church Hill Road, subject to approval by Solihull Council’s Cabinet later this month.
The proposed relocation would ensure Solihull retains a police station in the heart of the town centre while making use of existing public assets through partnership working between the council and policing bodies.
Local Conservatives have campaigned since 2016 to retain an accessible police station in Solihull town centre, arguing that residents should continue to have access to local policing services and officers within the borough.
Dr Shastri-Hurst said:
“I welcome this announcement, which is a positive outcome for Solihull.
“Local Conservatives have consistently made the case for retaining an accessible police station in our town centre for a decade, and I am delighted that a solution has now been found to maintain a police presence at the heart of our community.
“I know how important visible policing is to residents. I look forward to working with Solihull Council, West Midlands Police, and the Police and Crime Commissioner as these plans are taken forward, helping to ensure our communities remain safe and well served.”
Councillor Karen Grinsell, Leader of Solihull Council, also welcomed the proposal.
She said:
“You will have seen in the news recently about Solihull Police Station relocating from its current site on Homer Road.
“Ensuring our residents continue to be able to reach their local police officers in person is a priority for all of us.
“I am therefore pleased to announce that we have been able to work with West Midlands Police and the Police & Crime Commissioner to secure a new premises in the heart of the town centre.
“The proposal is that Solihull Police Station will move to The Priory on Church Hill Road, part of the Council House site. This is, however, subject to agreement at Cabinet on 23 July, where a report will be presented asking for the Council to dispose of the lease to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
“We look forward to working together to make this happen over the coming months.”
The proposal is due to be considered by Solihull Council’s Cabinet on 23 July. If approved, the move would secure the future of a town centre police station in Solihull, maintaining a visible policing presence in a central and accessible location for residents.
