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Motion · S6M-04174 · 26 Apr 2022

Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Lodged by Bob Doris (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the independent charity, Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust on its 10th anniversary of reopening; applauds its achievement in saving the late-Victorian Maryhill Burgh Halls from demolition and re-purposing it as community hub and venue; thanks the various Burgh Halls Trustees and volunteers over many years for their efforts, including securing £9.6 million from various sources such as the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund to redevelop the Category B listed Burgh Halls and former Police Station and Category C listed former Fire Station; recognises what it sees as the Trust’s efforts in making arts, local heritage and history accessible through community events, workshops, walking trails, exhibitions and the establishment of the Maryhill Museum; acknowledges the provision of work placements and the development of employability skills as part of the Trust’s volunteering, placement, and work experience strategy; commends volunteers, board members, staff, Trust members, visitors, supporters, friends, fellow organisations, contractors for what it sees as their tireless work to make this possible, and wishes the organisation well for its next 10 years.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.