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This is be a great opportunity to see inside this fabulous building - its taken a lot of community effort to get to this stage - www.ayradvertiser.com/news/2555938...

Foyer space of Broadway cinema in Prestwick to open to visitors

There will be a unique opportunity to look inside the 1930s foyer space of the Broadway cinema in Prestwick next month.

www.ayradvertiser.com

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 10d

www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article...

Charity’s plans come together for Carstairs Junction hall - South Lanarkshire View

www.southlanarkshireview.scot

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 12d

This is great to see local support and money coming forward for this key asset www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2555742... @democraticfinance.bsky.social

Tower campaigners 'weeks' from finalising purchase as they make donation push

Campaigners working to secure a central arts venue for Helensburgh's future are nearing the finish line.

www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 12d

How fabulous is this - from asset transfer to transformation - projectscot.com/2025/10/refu...

Historic Millport Town Hall set to reopen following 'transformative renovation' | Project Scotland

THE refurbished Millport Town Hall is set to reopen following a 'transformative renovation' of the historic building. The grand opening ceremony m ...

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 18d

Good to see an asset transfer request being submitted to Scottish Enterprise - they are a relevant authority under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act - www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/loch-lo...

Loch Lomond community group fight to take over former tourist information site

If reused as a community hub, the building will offer opportunities for local groups, volunteers and small businesses while serving the public for good rather than remaining underused.

www.glasgowlive.co.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 19d

Interesting job with Fife Historic Buildings Trust - and you'll undoubtedly get to work with our New Futures Churches Team - fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk/latest-news/...

Opportunities - Fife Historic Buildings Trust

Keep checking here for any opportunities to join our team or alongside us as part of a project

fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk

Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 26d

More good news from the Scottish Land Fund - www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/10/06/c...

Community 'over the moon' as major funding paves way for Sandness development - The Shetland Times

An upgrade of the Melby pier in Sandness will soon take place thanks to a major cash boost from the Scottish Land Fund. Sandness Community...

www.shetlandtimes.co.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 26d

Another key asset in community ownership in Eigg - www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/eigg

Eigg buys historic kirk

Islanders on Eigg are celebrating an award of over £90,000 which lets them buy a church and turn it into a community hub

www.westcoasttoday.co.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Oct 3

Great to see a collaborative approach being taken in securing this key asset - www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/220-yea... @dtascotland.bsky.social

220-year-old Inveravon church set for new life thanks to community buyout

Kirk was closed as part of Church of Scotland cost-saving measures

www.strathspey-herald.co.uk

Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Oct 3

Fabulous - www.urbanrealm.com/news/11634/F...

Funding secured for arts-led Greenock sugar refinery plan : October 2025 : News : Architecture in profile the building environment in Scotland - Urban Realm

Funding secured for arts-led Greenock sugar refinery plan, October 2025, News, Architecture and the built environment is an integral part of our society and we hope to provide a useful platform for de...

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Oct 3

Great to see this asset transfer from Police Scotland completed - it'll be a key local asset - www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happe...

Police Scotland has confirmed the successful sale of Balerno police station, which will be redeveloped by Balerno Village Trust (BVT).

www.scotland.police.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Oct 1

Really interesting projects in this last round of Scottish Land Fund awards - tfn.scot/news/project...

Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund - TFN

Listed buildings and community trusts among groups in receipt of funding

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Oct 1

Interesting proposal - Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2550654... @dtascotland.bsky.social

Major plans unveiled to transform vacant site in Lochwinnoch and boost jobs in area

Plans have been unveiled to transform West Tandlemuir Farm in Lochwinnoch.

www.the-gazette.co.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Oct 1

This will be a brilliant project for Greenock - congratulations to all in securing this funding - www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/2550632...

Former Greenock sugar refinery a step nearer transformation with £200,000 grant

A former sugar refinery in Greenock is set become a technical and creative community hub thanks to a Scottish Land Fund grant of almost £200,000.

www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk

Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 25

We're looking forward to it - www.angus.gov.uk/news/angus_c...

Angus Community Development Conference “Inspiring Communities, Community Assets and Ownership” - Wednesday 22 October 2025

Community groups charities and organisations across Angus are invited to take part in this year’s Angus Community Development Conference on Wednesday 22 October, 9.30am to 4.00pm at Carnoustie Golf Ho...

www.angus.gov.uk

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 23

This is excellent - www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/communi...

Community woodland and allotments plan clears major hurdle after land purchased

Around 10 hectares of land near Milton of Leys is expected to be transformed following one of the largest community asset transfers in Inverness.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk

Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 19

www.falkirk.gov.uk/news/council...

Sports pavilions to transfer to community management

Transfers will save money, reduce backlog maintenance and keep facilities in play for local use.

www.falkirk.gov.uk

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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · Sep 16

We're joining the panel at the Democratic Business Summit 2025 - a one-day conference seeking to advance democracy across the UK business economy & develop and promote more awareness of how democratic business can transform our current economy.

Sign up 👇

www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit

Democratic Business Summit 2025

This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.

www.democraticbusiness.org

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 16

Cares Development Fund live - very quick turnaround required - localenergy.scot/funding/care...

CARES Development Fund · Local Energy Scotland

The CARES Development Fund is designed to help communities take that first step on their community energy journey.

localenergy.scot

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 15

Milestone reached for Cairnbaan Community Trust with the appointment of a Hub Development Manager - exciting times www.pressreader.com/uk/argyllshi...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our first ask is a target: 🎯 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030.

That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”

Photo of 6 people plus a collie dog, standing in front of and spaced out from a small wind turbine. There is a low landscape and cloudy blue sky behind them. White text on the image says: "Ask #1: 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030."

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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/new... @dtascotland.bsky.social

New coalition calls for overhaul of land reform plans

There is a crucial lack of pace and breadth in Scotland’s land reform strategies according to a new coalition of organisations representing community groups, environmental bodies and land reform...

www.scottishhousingnews.com

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