Abena Raises Concerns about Plan to Close Plumstead Police Station Front Counter 

Abena Oppong-Asare MP has today written to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to raise her concerns about the proposed closure of the front counter at Plumstead Police Station.

Plumstead Police Station plays a vital role in the local community, serving as an important hub where residents can access policing services and support to help keep the area safe.

In August, it was announced that the Metropolitan Police Service is planning to close the front counter at Plumstead Station. The rest of the Station will remain as it was to continue with its normal work. However, this change would mean that residents in Greenwich borough would need to travel to Lewisham, Bexleyheath or Bromley to report a crime in person.

After speaking with local residents over the summer, who have shared their reservations about these plans, Abena has today written to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, to raise her constituents’ concerns directly with those making the decisions.

She has also copied in Sir Mark Rowley, the Met Police Commissioner, and Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.

In her letter, Abena said:

“While I appreciate the financial and operational pressures currently facing the Metropolitan Police Service, I believe it is vital that decisions of this nature fully consider their potential impact on public confidence, accessibility, and community safety.”

You can read Abena’s full letter below.