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Motion · S6M-20147 · 11 Dec 2025

Midsteeple Quarter Wins in Housing and Regeneration Category at SURF Awards

Lodged by Emma Harper Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Midsteeple Quarter on winning the Housing and Regeneration Award at the 2025 SURF Awards for its landmark project, The Standard, in Dumfries, in the South Scotland region; notes that this is the first phase of the Midsteeple Quarter masterplan, which is a community-led initiative to regenerate Dumfries town centre through community asset ownership; acknowledges that The Standard, completed in November 2024, delivers seven mid-market rental apartments, including a dedicated work and living space for creative professionals, alongside enterprise, community and office spaces on the lower floors; commends the project’s innovative approach, combining heritage restoration with sustainable new-build design to create a vibrant mixed-use development that addresses housing need, supports local businesses and encourages town centre living; notes that the project was delivered by Midsteeple Quarter, a community benefit society with over 500 members, in partnership with South of Scotland Community Housing and other stakeholders; recognises the extensive community engagement and partnership working that made this possible; believes that this is the first urban/town centre community-led housing project of its kind in Scotland, and considers that The Standard sets a high benchmark for urban regeneration and demonstrates the transformative power of community-led development in Scotland.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.