Official opening of new Ayr Police Station at Newton House
Police Scotland’s commitment to creating a modern, fit for purpose estate which helps provide better service, partnership working and value to the public was demonstrated by the opening of the new Ayr Police Station at Newton House today, Friday, 14 July, 2023.
Ayr Police Station had been located at King Street for almost 50 years, having opened in 1975, however the building has deteriorated over time and was no longer suitable for policing, with growing maintenance costs.
Officers and staff are now working from South Ayrshire Council’s Newton House, providing a more modern and functional working environment at a well-known Ayr landmark.
Photograph taken by Ross Turpie
Opening the new police station Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM said:
“Newton House is an example of how we can serve our communities more effectively and at better value to the public while providing officers and staff with the modern accommodation and facilities they need.
“Police Scotland inherited a very large and ageing estate, much of which was in a very poor condition and collaborations such as this will continue to be an important part of how we police for, and with, our local communities.
“I am grateful to our colleagues at South Ayrshire Council and the officers and staff who contributed to this work and who serve the people of Ayrshire day in, day out.”
Divisional Commander for Ayrshire, Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain, said:
“This has been a significant improvement to the working environment for officers and staff and the atmosphere since we’ve moved has been extremely positive.
“Policing can be pretty relentless at times and people now have that extra space and better conditions to work and recuperate after often challenging shifts.
“Newton House is already a well-established community landmark, and only half a mile from the old King Street premises, giving us that continued presence to deliver policing services to Ayr and the surrounding towns, villages and communities.”
Photograph taken by Ross Turpie
Iain Campbell, Provost of South Ayrshire said: “This is an example of partnership working at its best. Newton House was not being significantly used by the Council, so when the police said they were looking for new premises, we worked with them to ensure Newton House ticked all the boxes.
“The move means the police are still in the heart of the community which is great news for Ayr and the surrounding area.
“In Maybole, we worked with the police to facilitate their move into the new Maybole Community Campus, and we are happy to support them as the review of their estate continues.”
Newton House has a public counter which will be open daily between 7am and 11pm.