Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A major milestone in the development of Lancashire’s policing infrastructure was celebrated this week as the newly constructed Pendle police station was officially handed over to Lancashire Constabulary.
The event, held on-site on Monday 10th November, brought together the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire Clive Grunshaw, Chief Operating Officer for Lancashire Police Gillian Routledge, Divisional Commander for East Chief Superintendent Steve Rides, senior management from Willmott Dixon, and other key stakeholders. The ceremony marked the successful completion of the build and symbolised the next step toward the station’s opening, scheduled for early spring.
Chief Superintendent Steve Rides said, “The completion and handover of our new Pendle police station marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering modern, efficient policing for the communities we serve.
“This facility will provide our officers and staff with the tools and environment they need to continue keeping Pendle safe. We’re incredibly proud of the collaboration that has brought us to this point and look forward to opening the doors next year.”
Lancashire Constabulary Chief Operating Officer Gillian Routledge said, “This project is a shining example of what can be achieved through dedication and teamwork. The incredible work that’s gone on behind the scenes has been instrumental in keeping the build on track and on budget.
“The commitment and professionalism of all suppliers involved have helped deliver a facility that will serve our communities and our policing teams for years to come.”
Cristina Marshall-Kimberley, Head of Estates and Facilities Management from Lancashire Constabulary added: “The delivery of our new Pendle police station has been an exciting opportunity for Estates to deliver a brilliant new site for our colleagues, partners and community. This station sees the construction completion phase and moves into commissioning with our Facilities Management, Estates and ICT teams, working hard to deliver early in the new year.”
Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire said: “I’m delighted to see the Pendle police station build continue to progress, with this latest milestone in its development bringing this new, state-of-the-art base another step closer.
"This new station represents a major investment in community safety and in the future of policing across Lancashire, with its progress thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.
“I’m looking forward to being able to open this modern, fit for purpose police station that will help deliver on my commitment to tackle crime and keep people safe.”
Mike Poole-Sutherland, North West Director for Willmott Dixon: "It has been a pleasure to work in partnership with Lancashire Constabulary and all our valued local supply chain partners to deliver such an important project which will ensure officers have the modern facilities they need to keep the people of Pendle safe.
“Alongside Lancashire Constabulary, we're proud of the positive legacy this project has created for the Pendle community. This has included a £11.8m project spend within 30 miles of site, 70% of local labour has been from within the local area in addition to eight new opportunities being provided for Pendle residents. We've also worked with three T-level students and delivered over 100 apprenticeship weeks with 100 hours volunteered to support local organisation Pendle Food For All."
