Colin Hutchison (center) with representatives of the Falkirk and Ian noble of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust (second from the right)
Green Light for the Grangemouth Rescue Plan
Grangemouth Stadium He has entered the community management official after the delivery of keys to Grangemouth Community Sports Trust This week.
The measure marks the beginning of a one -year community benefit license approved by Falkirk’s council, which is in the stadium while working towards a long -term community asset transfer (CAT).
If approved, the transfer would represent one of the greatest and most significant cats of his son in Scotland.
Council support
The license allows the place to remain open and active through the busy summer athletics season and beyond.
According to the agreement, the trust will operate the stadium in a complete repair and ensure Basic for a nominal rental of £ 1 per year, reflecting the benefits of the community.
To support the transition, the Council provides up to £ 120,000 or financial support in two years. It will also carry out capital works worth up to £ 350,000 to improve the condition of the installation and give trust the best possible start.
Previously it cost the council around £ 600,000 per year to operate, the stadium will now benefit from the relief of charity, which by 2024/25 was £ 157,917, along with greater flexibility to access subsidies financing.
As a beneficial organization recorded with National Connections, the trust also has the experience and associations necessary to manage the stadium and develop its potential as a local sports center and a national athletics place.
First announced events
The first important event under the management of the Trust takes place on June 1, 2025, with a schedule of occupied activity planned for the coming months.
We already understand that 25 track and field events have been reserved for the summer season.
We are seeing people like Scots, Scottish championships, champions so that the events groups meet like our GP and the league meetings in the coming weeks.
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Colin HutchisonExecutive Director of ScottishAthletics said: ‘Grangemouth Stadium is a cornerstone of the local community and an iconic sports place in Scotland.
‘We are delighted to have worked with Falkirk Victoria Harriers, Forth Valley Flyers and other local partners to form Grangemouth Community Sports Trust (GCST) and maintain the open stadium through the community’s benefit license.
‘I would like to thank Falkirk’s advice for the financial support that have been committed to helping GCST to succeed and sportScotland for your support to help protect a key national competition center.
‘Hard work begins now for GCST and all the partners involved. The long -term future of Grangemouth Stadium remains uncertain and the support of the partners, local companies and the local community will be essential to provide vision. ‘
CLLR Cecil MeiklejohnFalkirk Council leader said: ‘The delivery of the Grangemouth stadium is a significant milestone for the Trust and the Community of Athletics of Scotland. It also guarantees continuous access to the local community.
‘We have worked closely with the trust to do this possible and have established financial and practical support to help them succeed.
‘Their plans show a true ambition and care for the future of the place, and we hope that the community will get behind them and approach the events and activities planned in the coming months.
“If the long -term transfer is approved, it would represent one of the transfers of the largest community assets of your child in Scotland, an important step in the local property of a national installation.”
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