"Richmond Council said the decision to close the front counter at Twickenham Police Station had been taken without consultation, clear evidence and consideration for vulnerable residents who rely on face-to-face support. The cost-cutting measure is part of 260 million worth of savings the force said it needs to make by reducing services and slashing around 1,700 officer and staff roles."
"Despite previous assurances from the Met and MOPAC that every borough would retain at least one 24/7 front counter, this decision has been taken without consultation, without a clear evidence base, and without consideration for those residents who rely on in-person contact. We have initiated legal proceedings to ensure that decisions of this scale are taken lawfully, transparently, and with proper regard for the communities they affect."
Twickenham Police Station front counter will close as part of the Met's plan to deliver about £260 million in savings, including cutting roughly 1,700 officer and staff roles. The closure would leave Richmond among five London boroughs without any police front desk. The council says the decision lacked consultation, a clear evidence base, and consideration of alternatives or the needs of vulnerable residents who rely on face-to-face support. Richmond Council has sent a pre-action protocol letter to the Met and MOPAC and initiated legal proceedings, arguing the decision departs from prior pledges and risks accessibility, trust and public safety.
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