Friday July 17th 2026
From left, Chief Superintendent Rhona Fraser, Divisional Commander for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire, Councillor Stephen McCabe, Leader of Inverclyde Council, Councillor Chris Curley, Riverside Inverclyde board member, Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell, and Gavin McDonagh, chair of Riverside Inverclyde, in front of the new Greenock Police Station site at Ben Lomond View
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Plans to replace Greenock Police Station have been welcomed.
Police Scotland today, Friday 17 July 2026, announced that the current Rue End Street premises will be relocated to Ben Lomond View within Ladyburn Business Centre at Pottery Street.
It is part of a deal struck with landlords Riverside Inverclyde and Inverclyde Council, which is a joint partner in RI along with Scottish Enterprise.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said: “This is fantastic news for Inverclyde that addresses the need for a replacement police station and utilises a large, modern premises in a prominent location that is currently vacant.
“I’m pleased with the commitment and investment in Inverclyde by Police Scotland and for the efforts of council officers alongside RI in finding a sensible solution that benefits all involved but especially the people of Inverclyde.
“It’s another important piece in the wider transformation of Greenock and Inverclyde.”
Ben Lomond View will initially be leased, with an option to purchase the site after two years.
The plan is that the current Rue End Street station will eventually be disposed.
Councillor David Wilson, convener of Inverclyde Council’s Local Police and Fire Scrutiny Panel, said: “This is an excellent outcome for the people of Inverclyde and is the culmination of a solid and positive working relationship between the council and Police Scotland and facilitated through RI.
“The long-term future of police in Inverclyde has been secured and in premises which are fit for the 21st Century.
“I’d like to extend my thanks to everyone involved in working so collaboratively for the benefit of Inverclyde.”
Officers and staff will transfer into Ben Lomond View following refurbishment.
Following ground survey and feasibility work, Police Scotland intend to submit plans to build a new custody facility on site.
There is likely to be a transition period where both Rue End Street and Ben Lomond View will both be used operationally.
Gavin McDonagh, chair of Riverside Inverclyde, said: “This is a win-win for all involved – for Riverside Inverclyde, Inverclyde Council, Police Scotland and, most importantly, the people of Inverclyde.
“Through strong partnership working, we have been able to find a mutually-beneficial arrangement that will allow for the replacement of the existing Rue End Street police station, maximise the use of the vacant Ben Lomond View building, and crucially retain a strong, local police presence in the heart of Inverclyde.”
The plans for Greenock Police Station were announced as the latest step in a wider programme by Police Scotland to modernise its estate, ensuring it is better aligned to current and future operational needs.
Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: “Greenock is more than a new facility – it represents the investment we need to make to ensure our estate is ready to meet the challenges of the future.
“Our buildings are where our people work and serve the public every day. They need to be modern, flexible and fit for purpose, providing an environment that supports wellbeing and allows us to respond quickly and effectively to the communities we serve.
“Having the right estate is a fundamental enabler of public safety. Facilities that are located where they are needed most, designed around modern ways of working and equipped to support operational delivery improves our visibility, strengthens our responsiveness and helps us build public confidence and trust.
“The site at Pottery Street provides a strong operational base that ensures continued accessibility, supports our teams and strengthens our presence across the town and surrounding communities. With modern office accommodation that can be adapted for our requirements and development opportunities to potentially create a new custody suite on site, the building secures our position for decades to come.”
The announcement by Police Scotland is available in full here: New police station at Greenock forms part of major investment in Police Scotland’s future operational estate – Police Scotland
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