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Motion · S6M-11779 · 3 Jan 2024

Gordon Rural Action Receives £50,000 from UK Government Community Ownership Fund

Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Gordon Rural Action on receiving £50,000 in funding from the UK Government Community Ownership Fund; notes that this is part of an £8 million fund from the UK Government to 17 community projects in Scotland to help to transform town centres throughout the country; understands that this funding will be used by Gordon Rural Action to secure the future of the Bikery shop and workshop in Huntly; further understands that the Bikery will sell new and recycled bikes and parts at a discounted price and will also offer maintenance and repairs through its workshop; commends that Gordon Rural Action will also provide a training space for trainee mechanics and young people to learn new skills in the Bikery; believes that this is an excellent project that will bring substantial benefit to the local community, and wishes it every success.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.