Buckie Community Sports Hub (BCSH) is an independent local charity established in 2025 by members of the community.  Its aim is to bring Merson Park into community ownership and develop it as a community sports hub serving the wider Buckie Associated School Group area, providing improved facilities and opportunities for sport, physical activity and community use for people of all ages.  The organisation's long-term vision is to create ‘an active, connected and confident community’ through investment in high-quality, inclusive sports and recreational facilities. 
Under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1959, the Council must publish details and seek community views before deciding on the disposal of Common Good land or public open space.

Residents are invited to give their views on:

• Whether the proposal should proceed
• Thoughts on transferring the land to Buckie Community Sports Hub
• Any additional comments

How to Respond
Representations must be submitted by Friday 23 October 2026.
Email: CAT@moray.gov.uk
Post:  FAO CAT Team – Buckie Community Sports Hub, Housing and Property Services, Room 245Moray Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX
A survey is also available at: https://engage.moray.gov.uk/community-asset-transfer-proposal-buckie-community-sports-hub