Yeovil Police Station, in Horsey Lane, is getting a major makeover. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Multi million-pound refurb of Yeovil Police Station moves a step closer

Paul JonesSeptember 11, 20250 Comment0

THE multi million-pound refurbishment of Yeovil Police Station has moved a step closer after a contractor was appointed to carry out the work.

TCi (GB) Ltd has been awarded the contract to bring the Horsey Lane station back into use, after it closed in 2019, when officers moved to Somerset Council’s offices in Brympton Way offices.

Now, work is set to begin soon on a major overhaul of the building, modernising the station to include new vehicle workshop and an external staircase so the station complies with modern fire safety standards.

Work is earmarked for completion in early 2027, when police staff and officers will make a full return.

Somerset Area Commander Ch Supt Mark Edgington said: “Investment in Yeovil Police Station is much welcomed. The building as it stood was not fit for purpose.

“This is an exciting and positive step closer to bringing the building into the 21st century, providing our officers and staff with a good working environment and enhanced wellbeing, welfare and training facilities so they can deliver outstanding policing to the communities of Yeovil and the surrounding villages.

“We are grateful to the local authority for hosting us while the case of investment was agreed and refurbishments are completed, which has helped us to maintain a presence in the town.

“Now a contractor has been appointed, we will start to see real progress being made over the coming months and we look forward to welcoming officers and staff back home in early 2027.”

Avon & Somerset Police had hoped the work would be finished by autumn 2026, but that has been revised.

Meanwhile, a police enquiry office has remained open at Horsey Lane for members of the public to attend and speak to staff face-to-face.

Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody said: “I have supported investment in Yeovil to deliver modern facilities and support local policing in the area for many years to come.

“Strong visible policing is essential for all of our communities and I am pleased to see this project progressing.”