Motion · S6M-18754 · 5 Sep 2025
Calling for Forth Valley College’s Clackmannanshire Campus in Alloa to be Kept Open
The motion
That the Parliament notes with deep concern proposals from Forth Valley College, which could see its Clackmannanshire campus in Alloa close; believes that access to further education is vital for young people, working adults and families across Clackmannanshire; understands that when the merger creating Forth Valley College was agreed, there was an “absolute commitment” to maintain a strong presence in Clackmannanshire; believes that reducing provision in Clackmannanshire would represent a major setback for the area, particularly given the population growth, limited public transport links and the wider economic challenges facing the area; acknowledges the contribution of staff and students at the Alloa campus to the community and local economy; understands that uncertainty over the future of the campus is causing significant anxiety for staff, students and families, and calls on Forth Valley College and all partners to work together to secure a sustainable solution that safeguards jobs and protects the future of further education provision in Clackmannanshire.
Supporters (19)
- James Dornan 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Haughey Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Richard Leonard 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 7 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 8 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 8 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 8 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 8 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 8 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 9 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 10 Sep 2025
- Alex Rowley 10 Sep 2025
- Michael Matheson 11 Sep 2025
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 15 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.