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Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust Celebrates 10th Anniversary

  • Submitted by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 28 April 2022
  • Motion reference: S6M-04174

That the Parliament congratulates the independent charity, Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust on its 10th anniversary of reopening; applauds its achievement in saving the late-Victorian Maryhill Burgh Halls from demolition and re-purposing it as community hub and venue; thanks the various Burgh Halls Trustees and volunteers over many years for their efforts, including securing £9.6 million from various sources such as the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund to redevelop the Category B listed Burgh Halls and former Police Station and Category C listed former Fire Station; recognises what it sees as the Trust’s efforts in making arts, local heritage and history accessible through community events, workshops, walking trails, exhibitions and the establishment of the Maryhill Museum; acknowledges the provision of work placements and the development of employability skills as part of the Trust’s volunteering, placement, and work experience strategy; commends volunteers, board members, staff, Trust members, visitors, supporters, friends, fellow organisations, contractors for what it sees as their tireless work to make this possible, and wishes the organisation well for its next 10 years.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Alexander Stewart, Kaukab Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber