The future use of Bell's Sports Centre, Perth

Closed 17 Jan 2025

Opened 11 Nov 2024

Contact

Scott Watson

ScottWatson@pkc.gov.uk

Feedback updated 21 Jan 2025

We asked

We asked for your thoughts on the future use of Bell's Sports Centre in Perth.

You said

A total of 1,981 people responded to this consultation.

Just over 50% of respondents told us they use leisure facilities in Perth and Kinross on a weekly basis, and almost 10% said they use facilities daily.

Almost 80% of people said that it was "very important" to them that Bell's Sports Centre continues to support public activities.

One of the options under consideration for Bell's Sports Centre is converting it into an unheated event space for indoor sports pitches. A total of 1,198 respondents agreed with this proposal (60.47%).

People said that public restrooms (90%) and changing places (89%) were the most important amenities that should be included in the future use of Bell's.

Almost 900 comments were received about the future use of Bell's. 

We did

All feedback will be included in a paper that will go to councillors in the next six months for a decision to be made for the future use of Bell's Sports Centre.

Results updated 21 Jan 2025

A total of 1,981 people responded to this consultation.

Just over 50% of respondents told us they use leisure facilities in Perth and Kinross on a weekly basis, and almost 10% said they use facilities daily.

Almost 80% of people said that it was "very important" to them that Bell's Sports Centre continues to support public activities.

One of the options under consideration for Bell's Sports Centre is converting it into an unheated event space for indoor sports pitches. A total of 1,198 respondents agreed with this proposal (60.47%).

People said that public restrooms (90%) and changing places (89%) were the most important amenities that should be included in the future use of Bell's. 

Almost 900 comments were received about the future use of Bell's. 

All feedback will be included in a paper that will go to councillors in the next six months for a decision to be made for the future use of Bell's Sports Centre.

 

 

 

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Overview

Following the relocation of health and fitness activities from Bell’s Sports Centre to Dewars Centre, Perth and Kinross Council is considering options for the future use of Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth.

In September 2024 a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council instructed officers to carry out community engagement on the future of Bell's Sport Centre.

We are now seeking feedback to help guide a future decision on the facility.

Areas

  • All Perth & Kinross

Audiences

  • All Residents of Perth and Kinross

Interests

  • Parks and Green Spaces
  • Sport and Activities
  • Tourism and Visitor Attractions