Teddington Police Station site for community use?

30 January 2026

Richmond upon Thames Council is considering repurposing the former Teddington Police Station site for community use, following discussions at a recent Council meeting. The site is part of the Metropolitan Police's estate disposal strategy, and local plans have allocated it for redevelopment.

A key condition for any redevelopment is that a community or social infrastructure use must be provided on the site. The council's consideration prioritizes such uses, such as for medical or health facilities. Residential use would be acceptable on the upper floors, provided that developments meet policy-compliant levels of affordable housing. Local MP Munira Wilson has advocated for such assets, upon disposal, to not be sold to the highest bidder if they meet social and local needs.

Councillor Phil Giesler, Lead Member for Business and Growth, stated that the site's potential redevelopment would only be acceptable if community or social infrastructure use is re-provided. While specific developers or organizations have not been named, the meeting information indicates that parties are interested in joining in that regarding community or social infrastructure use for the site.

The council's local plan, adopted in October 2025, includes site allocations to inform future redevelopment proposals for the Teddington Police Station site. This suggests a proactive approach to ensuring community benefit from the site's future use. Further details on the council's considerations can be found in the Public reports pack for the Council meeting on 27 January 2026.

Councils Involved

Richmond upon Thames

Meetings Involved

the Council of Richmond upon Thames Council on 27 January 2026

People Involved

Councillor Matthew Hull Liberal Democrat Party • Fulwell and Hampton Hill

Councillor Jo Humphreys Liberal Democrat Party • Whitton

Councillor Alan Juriansz Vice-Chair, Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee and Lead Member for Sport • Liberal Democrat Party • West Twickenham

Councillor Ben Khosa Liberal Democrat Party • St Margarets and North Twickenham

Councillor Rhi Lee Liberal Democrat Party • South Twickenham

Councillor Katie Mansfield Richmond Town Centre Project Lead Member and White Ribbon Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • St Margarets and North Twickenham

Councillor Zoe McLeod Liberal Democrat Party • East Sheen

Councillor Anton McNulty-Howard Liberal Democrat Party • Mortlake and Barnes Common

Councillor Nancy Baldwin Vice-chair of the Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Spokesperson for Communities, Equalities & the Voluntary Sector) • Liberal Democrat Party • North Richmond

Councillor Richard Bennett Chair of Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee • Green Party • South Twickenham

Councillor Carey Bishop Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton North

Councillor Alice Bridges-Westcott Liberal Democrat Party • Kew

Councillor Robin Brown Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton Wick and South Teddington

Councillor Michael Butlin Armed Forces Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • South Twickenham

Councillor Julia Cambridge Chair of Education and Children's Services Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • East Sheen

Councillor Jonathan Cardy Chair of the Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Fulwell and Hampton Hill

Councillor James Chard Vice-Chair Transport & Air Quality Committee. • Liberal Democrat Party • Twickenham Riverside

Councillor John Coombs Vice-chair of the Planning Committee, Spokesperson for Arts • Liberal Democrat Party • Heathfield

Councillor Ian Craigie Vice-Chair of the Joint Pensions Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Kew

Councillor Niki Crookdake Green Party • Mortlake and Barnes Common

Councillor Sam Dalton Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton

Councillor Margaret Dane Disability Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • East Sheen

Councillor Jeremy Davis Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton North

Councillor Alexander Ehmann Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • St Margarets and North Twickenham

Councillor Charlie Engel Vice-chair, Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Teddington

Councillor Petra Fleming Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton Wick and South Teddington

Councillor Andrée Frieze Leader of the Opposition • Green Party • Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside

Councillor Penelope Frost Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames • Liberal Democrat Party • Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside

Councillor Elizabeth Gant Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton North

Councillor Phil Giesler Business and Growth Lead Member • Liberal Democrat Party • Teddington

Councillor Andy Hale Liberal Democrat Party • Barnes

Councillor Jim Millard Deputy Leader and Finance and Resources Lead Member • Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton Wick and South Teddington

Councillor Marjory Millum Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Barnes

Councillor Julia Neden-Watts Deputy Leader and Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Twickenham Riverside

Councillor Suzette Nicholson Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton

Councillor Laura O'Brien Liberal Democrat Party • West Twickenham

Councillor Stephen O'Shea Liberal Democrat Party • Twickenham Riverside

Councillor Rob O`Carroll Liberal Democrat Party • Whitton

Councillor Tony Paterson Liberal Democrat Party • Mortlake and Barnes Common

Councillor Lesley Pollesche Liberal Democrat Party • Heathfield

Councillor Richard Pyne Liberal Democrat Party • North Richmond

Councillor Gareth Richards Cycling Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside

Councillor Gareth Roberts Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton

Councillor Fiona Sacks Sanctuary Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • Barnes

Councillor Kuldev Sehra Liberal Democrat Party • Whitton

Councillor Chris Varley Lead Member for Housing and Vice-Chair Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • South Richmond

Councillor Paulina Vassileva Tenants’ Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • South Richmond

Councillor Clare Vollum Deputy Mayor and Dementia Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • Kew

Councillor Chas Warlow Deputy Leader of the Opposition • Green Party • South Richmond

Councillor Richard Warren Chair of Policy and Performance Review Board • Liberal Democrat Party • North Richmond

Councillor Michael Wilson Liberal Democrat Party • Heathfield

Councillor Caroline Wren Green Party • Fulwell and Hampton Hill

Councillor Piers Allen Chair of the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Services Committee and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board • Liberal Democrat Party • West Twickenham

Councillor Richard Baker Liberal Democrat Party • Teddington

Topics

Metropolitan Police Richmond upon Thames Council's local plan Teddington Police Station site redevelopment community use social housing affordable housing Councillor Phil Giesler Munira Wilson