That the Parliament acknowledges the awarding of £90,951.60 in Scottish Government funding to the New Cumnock Development Trust (NCDT); understands that the funding will go towards the renovation of the former Trotters Building in New Cumnock; notes that NCDT received £24,750 through The Scottish Land Fund in 2022 to purchase the building for the community; understands that the plans are to redevelop the building into a re-use and repair hub with training and apprenticeship opportunities; further understands that this is a large project of the current semi-derelict building and could take until 2025 for completion; recognises that this as part of a wider project for the community to create employment, enterprise opportunities and revive the town; believes this funding to be a big boost for NCDT, residents of New Cumnock and visitors, and wishes all involved the very best with this project going forward.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Russell Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle