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Motion · S6M-11755 · 22 Dec 2023

Community Ownership Funding Award for The Bank, Dunblane

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes that Dunblane Square Ltd is to receive £411,250 from the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund for its project, The Bank; understands that The Bank, more commonly known locally as the old Bank of Scotland building, is a category B-listed building, constructed in 1835, which served as a bank until its closure in July 2022, which reportedly sparked controversy locally; further understands that it was bought by a local charity in 2023 to ensure that it was retained for the community, and that funding is currently being sought to transfer the building to a community-owned organisation; acknowledges that The Bank, in Dunblane, will not be a privately-owned business, and that it will be a member-owned organisation with the directors being volunteers and any profits generated being fed back into the community; notes that it has been established with the purpose of contributing to Dunblane town centre’s development by providing a hub to attract residents and visitors alike; further notes the plans for the building to be divided into two areas, with the first offering a venue for musical performances and film screenings, and the second area to be a tourist hub and restaurant, with space for bimonthly farmers’ markets; considers that the award will be a huge boost, not only to the rebuild but also to the morale of everyone involved in this wonderful project to develop the listed building into a community-led, owned and operated multi-functional arts and hospitality venue, with any profits to be invested back into Dunblane, and commends the group of volunteers on their endeavours and focused commitment towards making a positive impact in the local community through their contributions to the revitalisation of Dunblane town centre.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.