We have HUGE news to share! Scottish Land Fund have announced that they will fund 100% of the price for Action Porty to buy the former police station building from Police Scotland via a Community Asset Transfer.
We at Action Porty are absolutely thrilled!!! (Actually, that’s an understatement. We were dancing on the tables when we heard the news!)
When Action Porty bought Bellfield on behalf of the community, Scottish Land Fund (SLF) awarded us 90% of the purchase price.
It’s partly our strong track record that led to this amazing result, but its mostly the incredible work, which has been happening behind the scenes, by a group of very dedicated volunteers: Frazer McNaughton, Mark Boggis, Justin Kenrick and Kieran Gaffney, with Kieran and the team at Konishi Gaffney architects and local structural engineer James Lewis, Hive Structural Ltd, providing pro bono services. 
Background – what has led us to here?
Aug 2024: Police Scotland announced plans to sell the building. (Operational police officers haven’t been stationed there since 2016).
Oct 2024: 97% of Community Council survey respondents supported community ownership.
Nov 2024: Community consultation event overwhelmingly endorsed Action Porty’s proposal.
Jan 2025: Action Porty submitted the Community Asset Transfer request.
Jul-Sept 2025: Police Scotland agreed to request and price and Scottish Ministers gave their approval.
Dec 2025: with SLF deciding to fund the purchase, we are in reach of the finishing line!
The actual finishing line will be March 2026 when the sale completes.
To meet the funding conditions and complete the sale we need to get the necessary planning permissions and building warrants in place. There’s lots to do!
Watch this space 
– we’ll share more news as we get it.
What’s next for this iconic public building which has served the community for almost 150 years?
Find out here: https://www.bellfield.scot/heart-of-porty
Any questions, comments or feedback that you’d prefer to not post on social media? Email heartofporty@gmail.com
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