We are working hard to progress plans for a cycle circuit next to the Leisure Centre, as the first phase of a multi-sports development on the site. Fraser Falconer, LCDT Chair, said
“This sports development will be a fabulous facility not just for Linlithgow, but for people across West Lothian and beyond. We are truly excited about making it a reality”
November 22nd is the next staging post in our work with the Trust’s main partner West Lothian Council. Crucially, with West Lothian Council as an active partner in delivering the facility, this will save the project paying a VAT bill of over £200,000.
The first phase, with key national and local charitable funders, will deliver a 1km cycle track, the first of its kind in Scotland. And while this is being built our fundraising campaign for the skatepark and athletics facilities will begin.
Other Linlithgow Community Development Trust plans include using renewable energy for the floodlighting, with the sale of any surplus used to generate funds for reinvesting within the community.
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Cycling for all – Linlithgow hopes to deliver Scotland’s first ever closed road circuit!
Linlithgow Community Development Trust is owned and managed by the local community, working in partnership with other community groups, local businesses and the public sector.
Our aim is to make Linlithgow a better place to live and work, through a community led plan of action which provides services, amenities and financial support to local initiatives.
When the Trust was established in 2012 we held a community consultation which helped identify a multi-sport facility as a priority for the town, to include cycling, athletics and a skatepark.
Our vision
The aim is to build Scotland’s first ever closed road cycle circuit. 1km of quality track for everyone to enjoy. Giving everyone across central Scotland an opportunity to access a safe, traffic free cycling environment, from local cycle groups, Bikeability classes, disabled cycling, anyone dropping in for a fun day out, and even aspiring Olympians for some serious training!
Alongside the cycle circuit there will be a pump track, an athletics track with athletics facilities, plus a skatepark.
To find out more about the project HERE.
We’ve come a long way, but we’re still busy fundraising to make this vision a reality.
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Kettilstoun Final Business Plan
The final draft of the business plan of the Kettilstoun Project has now been released! Click to view our plans for a closed road cycle circuit, skatepark, community hub building and more!
New Lottery funding launched
BIG Scotland have today opened their new funding programmes. There is £250m available over 5 years, with grants ranging from £10,000 to £1m, and a new streamlined single stage process for grants of up to £150,000.
BIG are pioneering a new approach, asking communities to tell them how what they want to do is ‘people-led, strengths-based and connected’.
The programmes will support community-led activity with funding that will work with communities to bring real improvements to the places they live and the wellbeing of those most in need.
Maureen McGinn, Big Lottery Fund Scotland Chair said, “In these challenging times, we hope this New Lottery money will open the door to support activity which puts people in the lead at the heart of their communities.”
For more information on the new plans, eligibility and how to apply please go to the BIG website or you can email advicescotland@
Portpatrick Harbour Community Shares Scheme
Watch this short video from Reporting Scotland about the inspirational Portpatrick Harbour community shares project. It offers a quick insight into the idea of using community shares to fund vital projects for the community by the community which we could replicate here in Linlithgow.
Princes Regeneration Trust BRICK Workshop
| Date: | 15th September 2015 |
| Time: | 10am – 4.30pm |
| Location: | Linlithgow Burgh Halls |
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in getting more engaged in their community to learn how they can begin making a real impact through organisations such as community development trusts. Prepare to be inspired!
Topics such as architectural and urban design, fundraising and stakeholder engagement will be covered.
The event will feature presentations, case studies, Q&A sessions, group discussions and networking opportunities for community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
The speakers at this event include:
- Ben Bolgar from The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community on enhancing built heritage through architectural and urban design
- Colette Craddock, Development Director of Princes Regeneration Trust, on fundraising from private sources
- A member of the team who worked on the regeneration of Linlithgow Burgh Halls who will be presenting a case study of the project.
Group discussions will focus on funding options for your projects and principles of good places, and a tour of the venue will provide an opportunity to see how a potential project can become a successful community space.
Early bird tickets cost just £19 (including lunch). A number of travel bursaries of £25 per person (or £50 if your journey is over 200 miles) are also available on application. If you require any further information, please contact the organisers at BRICKworkshops@princes-regeneration.org.uk or book here.
Volunteer Fayre
Thanks to everyone who met our chair Gill Fawcitt at the Voluntary Sector Gateway volunteering fayre in the Burgh Halls on Friday 8th May. In particular, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our new members who joined at the event!
Public Meeting and 2015 AGM
A public meeting and the third AGM of Linlithgow Community Development Trust will take place on Sat 30 May 2015 in the Queen Margaret Hall at 2pm. We invite you all to join us to hear about our work to date and the next steps forward. This will be followed by a brief AGM with reports from the chair and treasurer and election of new board members. This is an early notice since the next newsletter will not have the 14 days required notice of the AGM.
The Board of LCDT is made up of member directors and co-
opted non-member directors, with the latter being appointed on an as-needed basis. Member directors must be members first, i.e. residents from within the community who have registered.
We would welcome new people to come forward and nominate themselves. To make the process as simple as possible, we would invite those interested to email Gill Fawcitt at (chair@trustlinlithgow.org.uk ). Please provide your name, address, and a few words about what you could offer the trust. Gill will then collate these names and put them forward at the AGM. If there are more than the maximum number of directors allowed by the constitution then a ballot will be held. In this case, all nominees will be asked to make a short statement about themselves and how they feel they can benefit the trust.
The meeting and AGM are open to all residents in the town.
Only full members can vote.
The Agenda for the meeting will be sent out nearer the time of the AGM as will details of the various presentations.
To stay up to date, please consider joining us to receive our email updates.
Linlithgow Reed Band Christmas Concert
We hope that many LCDT members will support the Linlithgow Reed Band’s Christmas Concert in St Michael’s Church on Sunday 14 December 2014 at 7pm. The evening will be compered by Bruce Jamieson in his inimitable style and we can promise an entertaining mix of sparkling festive music and community carols. The proceeds from the concert will generously be shared between the Reed Band and Linlithgow Community Development Trust. Tickets are priced at a very reasonable £6, and are available online, in store at Far From The Madding Crowd and Norman Cummings and also at the door. See you there!