Motion · S6M-08656 · 20 Apr 2023
Closure of Edinburgh Filmhouse
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the efforts of citizens and community groups who protested on World Arts Day against the closure of the Edinburgh Filmhouse on 15 April 2023; understands that the Filmhouse was a community lifeline for many people; believes that communities should have cultural spaces that encourage the sharing of art and culture, and that these are vital for community development; considers that funding must be increased to local authorities so that community centres can have the necessary funds to support themselves; encourages people to support the arts and culture and to promote their importance; believes that the continued support and promotion of art and culture can help to highlight the needs of community groups and provide a more inclusive environment, and hopes to see the Edinburgh Filmhouse restored in the future.
Supporters (16)
- Dr Alasdair Allan 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Donald Cameron 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Paul O'Kane 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Smyth 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Mercedes Villalba 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.