East Lothian Police Stations in Prestonpans, Dunbar, North Berwick to Close

East Lothian will see three police station closures. Prestonpans, Dunbar, and North Berwick are affected. The decision follows a public consultation. These closures are part of Police Scotland’s plans. They want to improve buildings and sell some. They aim for a modern estate fit for purpose. It should better suit communities.

The three stations were built before 1950. They were designed for policing needs then. Prestonpans station has been unused since last year. North Berwick and Dunbar had few officers.

Police say closing them won’t reduce service. They will still respond to incidents and support local areas. Police presence doesn’t depend on buildings.

Close stations were once useful, but now the need is less. Prestonpans and Tranent are close together. Police say two buildings are unnecessary. North Berwick and Dunbar staff move to Haddington.

This fits with a ten-year policing plan. Response officers for those towns are already based in Haddington. The response to incidents won’t change. The level of community service stays the same.