As part of Falkirk Council's
Strategic Property Review, we've proposed Slamannan Community Education Centre (pictured above) transform into a Partnership Centre.
These plans offer a potential new future for the centre that would see community activities and Council services delivered under one roof.
However, the plans can only move forward if a community group agree to take on the running and management of the centre through a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).
A public meeting has been organised to discuss the proposals and the CAT Process.
- Date: Wednesday 4 December
- Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
A follow-up meeting will then take place to talk about next steps with anyone interested in a CAT.
- Date: Wednesday 11 December
- Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Both meetings will be held in Slamannan Community Education Centre, FK1 3EZ.
The proposals
The library would move to the upper floor of the centre. This would increase the size of the local library, offering improved services and facilities as well as space for community-led activities.
The existing staff preparation area would remain the same, with the potential for upgrades if budget allowed. A new staff toilet would be added.
New units would be installed in the tea prep/meeting room area, and a modern reception desk would make the upper floor more welcoming.
Pictured: Architectural designs of how the upper floor could look if proposals progress.
While the overall layout of the ground floor would remain unchanged new entrance doors would improve accessibility. We’d also look to redecorate.
To support the proposals, we would invest £500,000 to make improvements to accessibility, energy efficiency and overall usability of the building. This funding could help the community apply for additional grants/match funding to make further improvements.
Community Asset Transfer (CAT)
For the proposals to move forward, a CAT is required. That means a local community group would need to take on the responsibility of managing and running the centre.
If a group submits an Expression of Interest by 31 March 2025, we’d provide support and guidance throughout the CAT process. If no EOI is submitted, the centre would close on 1 April 2025 and would be mothballed.