Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District

That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Life on the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District being shortlisted in the Creative Regeneration category of the prestigious 2026 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration; recognises that the awards celebrate innovation, achievement and best practice in initiatives that improve communities across Scotland; acknowledges the importance of Sauchiehall Street as one of Glasgow's most iconic thoroughfares, with a rich history of culture, music, entertainment, retail and architectural heritage; notes that Sauchiehall Street forms the spine of the Culture and Heritage District, bookended by the Mitchell Library and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and that the project also encompasses the adjacent streets of Bath Street and Renfrew Street, as well as the Garnethill community; welcomes Glasgow Life's ambitious 10-year vision to revitalise the district through culture- and heritage-led regeneration, working in partnership with Glasgow City Council, cultural organisations, local businesses and communities; notes the £2.3 million investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the next phase of the project, helping to bring historic buildings back into use, celebrate the area's heritage and create new opportunities for cultural activity and community participation; recognises the importance of this collaborative approach in supporting the economic, social and cultural vitality of Glasgow city centre, and wishes Glasgow Life and all its partners every success at the 2026 SURF Awards.