Grangemouth Sports Stadium
- Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12972
- Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
That the Parliament understands that Grangemouth Stadium is a national asset that faces closure by Falkirk Council; recognises that the people of Grangemouth and the wider Scottish athletics community reportedly want the stadium to remain open; notes the belief that a new operational model is required to keep Grangemouth Stadium open; further notes the calls for the Scottish Government to invest in Grangemouth Stadium, in recognition of what it sees as its status as a national asset, and notes the belief that investing in sports facilities empowers communities and saves costs in the long term.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle