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Motion · S5M-15795 · 7 Feb 2019

The Iconic O2 ABC

Lodged by Adam Tomkins Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that plans have been submitted to Glasgow City Council to demolish the iconic O2 ABC building, which was substantially damaged in the June 2018 fire at the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building; recognises its 143-year history, dating back to 1875 when it was first known as the Diorama, before becoming the Panorama, Hubner’s Ice Skating Palace, Hengler’s Circus, the Waldorf Palais dance hall and the Regal and ABC cinemas in subsequent decades; acknowledges its enormous contribution to Glasgow’s music industry in recent years, hosting hundreds of international and home-grown acts and, in so doing, substantially contributing to the city's economy; understands that consideration of the demolition application by the council is in the early stages and will involve consultation with Historic Environment Scotland; expresses concern for the businesses located in the same block, including City Cutz barbers, California restaurant and Campus bar, which could also be razed; encourages Glasgow's businesses and residents to robustly engage with the council as it considers the demolition plans to ensure that their voices are adequately heard, and urges the councillors, and other stakeholders, to take account of these views before a decision regarding the future of the O2 ABC building is made.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.