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Motion · S7M-00071 · 19 May 2026

Stromness Community Centre Transferred to Community Ownership

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Stromness Community Centre on having recently transferred to community ownership under the Stromness Community Development Trust; recognises that it was previously managed by Orkney Islands Council; believes that this transfer to community ownership marks an important milestone, creating an opportunity for the wider Stromness community to have a say in the future of the centre; notes that, going forward, the focus will be on developing a sustainable operating model for the centre and strengthening its role as an active community asset; congratulates the Stromness community on this exciting transition, and wishes those involved with this next phase of development at the Ccntre the very best.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.