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Motion · S6M-10121 · 9 Aug 2023

Balloch Castle Country Park Regeneration Group Incorporates as a Charity

Lodged by Pam Gosal Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament applauds the efforts of the Balloch Castle Country Park Regeneration Group (BCCPRG), which is now registered as a charity with the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator with SCIO status; notes that the organisation first met in February 2022 and has engaged with over 16 stakeholder organisations; understands that a public survey garnered 261 responses with the key requests being that toilet facilities are improved; further understands that a public café has been opened and that the castle is to be repurposed for public use and become a focal point for locals and tourists alike; appreciates the efforts of the BCCPRG in creating awareness and highlighting what it sees as the key issues affecting the upkeep of the park and looking for ways to improve facilities and ensure that the 1.8 million annual visits made to the park are provided a safe and pleasant environment to enjoy; acknowledges the ease of accessibility to the park, which, it believes, provides an ideal opportunity for outdoor education and assists in protecting and enhancing the National tree collection, and wishes the organisation every success in its endeavours.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.