82 Longton Police Station Refurbishment
LONGTON POLICE STATION REFURBISHMENT
The £ 3.5 million refurbishment of Longton Police Station, delivered by Seddon Construction for the Staffordshire Commissioner, will modernise facilities, improve operational effectiveness, and integrate specialist and local policing teams under one roof.
The refurbishment of Longton Police Station marks a major investment in the future of Staffordshire Police’ s estate. The project will address long-standing challenges at the 150-year-old building, which has seen little significant investment over the last three decades.
Delivered by Seddon Construction and designed by Ridge & Partners LLP, the scheme is being carried out on behalf of the Staffordshire Commissioner and forms a key part of the wider strategy to modernise and consolidate police infrastructure across the county.
The £ 3.5 million programme of works will comprehensively upgrade the internal layout and building services, creating a more efficient, flexible, and professional environment for officers, staff, and specialist teams. Central to the project is the relocation and integration of several policing units into a single building, enabling neighbourhood teams, CID, public protection, and the City Command Team to work more collaboratively from one operational base.
The refurbishment will deliver a 15 % increase in internal floor space and create purpose-built areas to support a range of policing functions, including new interview suites, improved custody-related facilities, and upgraded welfare amenities for staff. Alongside the reconfigured layout, the project will introduce new heating and ventilation systems, enhanced lighting, accessibility improvements, and general upgrades to meet modern health, safety, and environmental standards.
From a logistical and operational standpoint, one of the key complexities of the scheme is that it is being delivered while the station remains active. Maintaining business continuity during refurbishment is a priority for Staffordshire Police, and Seddon Construction is working closely with stakeholders to phase the works and minimise disruption. Effective planning and coordination are central to the project’ s success, ensuring that public services are not compromised during delivery.
The decision to refurbish rather than replace the building followed a detailed options appraisal. A new build was considered but ruled out on both cost and practicality grounds, with estimates placing a full replacement at £ 6 – 10 million. By reinvesting in the existing site, the Commissioner has opted for a solution that balances long-term value, sustainability, and operational need.
The project was procured through the Constructing West Midlands framework following a competitive tender
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