New community police station opens at Alder Hey

A new Community Police Station based on the Alder Hey Children’s healthcare campus site will be officially opened by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

Springfield Park Community Police Station, located within the Catkin building at Alder Hey, will make officers and PCSOs from Merseyside Police’s local policing team more accessible to people visiting the Hospital and living in the area.

It will also serve as a drop-in point for the local policing team and response officers, as well as police staff – enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the police in the area.

The opening of a community police station near to a Hospital is a significant step in the PCC and Merseyside Police’s commitment to partnership-working. 

Today, the Commissioner will be joined by Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenn Wilson and Adam Bateman, Deputy Chief Executive from Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to officially declare the station open for business.

The opening of Springfield Community Police Station is part of the ongoing work being delivered as part of the PCCs 12-year Estate Strategy, to update Merseyside Police’s stations and facilities to locate officers and staff in the best places to serve our communities.

Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell said:

“I’m delighted that we are opening the doors to Springfield Park Community Police Station – a facility that’s putting community needs at the heart of policing.

“This new station is a testament to the power of partnership and innovation. As the first community police station in the region to be based next to a Hospital, it is proof of our ongoing commitment to working with our key partners to ensure officers and staff are accessible to the people they serve.

“By working closely with Alder Hey, we’ve created a space that not only meets the operational needs of modern policing but also provides a compassionate environment for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

“We are delivering on our promise to make Merseyside Police fit to fight crime now and into the future. By replacing outdated buildings with modern, flexible facilities like this one, we’re ensuring that officers and staff have the right tools and environments to do their jobs effectively—while remaining firmly rooted in the communities they serve.

“It’s a proud moment for Merseyside and a clear demonstration of our commitment to modern, community-focused policing.” 

The Community Police Station will be open on a regular, but not continuous basis. Surgeries will be publicised at the station, on local billboards and through the Force’s website and social media channels.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said:

“Alder Hey is a much-loved institution in Merseyside, and we are proud to become one part of the wonderful services delivered there.

“Most importantly, the opening of Springfield Park Community Police Station will put our officers and staff right at the heart of the community in West Derby.

“As the first community police station in the region next to a hospital, it means we will be uniquely placed to address the needs of people visiting the hospital and those who live locally.

“Families visit the hospital often at incredibly challenging times in their lives. I am sure the presence of our officers will enable us to offer further reassurance and practical support to those families as our NHS colleagues treat their young loved ones.

“I know our local and response officers and PCSOs are looking forward to being at the heart of the communities, working from a community police station that has the modern facilities and tools they will need to help protect and support the public.”

Adam Bateman, Deputy Chief Executive from Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust said: 

“The opening of the community police station on Alder Hey’s expanding health park campus is testament to the strong partnership Alder Hey and Merseyside Police have. The new facility demonstrates our joint commitment to working closely to best support the communities we serve. Alder Hey is passionate about ensuring children and young people are supported to live healthy and happy lives.”

Find out more information on the Merseyside Police website.

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