After hearing from a resident there were proposals to close Portlethen police office I contacted Police Scotland to ask what is being planned. It seems that there is nothing concrete. At the moment. Here is the response:
“Police Scotland has instigated a national project reviewing all buildings and estates, which North East Division are participating in. This includes assessing all our buildings, some of which are aging, or in need of considerable modernisation or maintenance, or no longer fit for purpose.
“The review will consider how best to deliver a highly visible, sustainable policing presence throughout our communities. It will also consider any opportunities locally to share accommodation, improve partnership working, and reduce costs, whilst maintaining a high quality service.
“Following initial review, any buildings deemed appropriate for further consideration will be subject of consultation with the Scottish Police Authority, Local Authorities, Communities and Key Stakeholders.
“This review will be carried out in stages to maintain stability in the North East.
“At present, no documentation for change has been submitted regarding Portlethen Police Station and no decision in respect of it has been made.
“Any such documentation would not necessarily mean removing police provision in a community – it may simply be the catalyst to finding more suitable, modern and cost effective alternatives.”
Maybe they could take a run around the community at times , or even re instate the bicycles that we had for a while years ago, maybe do something about the parking in some areas ??????
The officers cover a large area – and with the news tonight that Police Scotland is going to have several hundred fewer officers they are likely to be stretched even more.