Former Lewis School Buildings to be Redeveloped to Benefit the Community
- Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 June 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00169
That the Parliament welcomes the news that two former school buildings on the Isle of Lewis are to be redeveloped into community hubs to serve residents and visitors in their respective communities; understands that the old Carloway and Knock primary school buildings will both see respective investments of £1 million to transform them into community spaces, which will include new meeting spaces, a community shop and commercial kitchen, among other facilities; recognises that both buildings will have low-carbon features as part of their design; applauds Highlands and Islands Enterprise for investing £200,000 in each project, and recognises the importance of community spaces in bringing people together and enhancing community wellbeing.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle