Historic Glasgow Building to Reopen with £300,000 in Funding
A historic A-listed building in Glasgow's southside is set to reopen after eight years of closure, thanks to a funding injection of over £300,000. The Langside Halls, which has been shut for repairs since 2017, has been promised £121,000 each by Pollokshields Area Partnership and Langside Area Partnership, with a further £73,000 from Southside Central Area Partnership. The funding is hoped to be match-funded by Glasgow City Council, paving the way for the building's reopening next autumn. It is understood that the property could be run by a community organization, bringing the beloved landmark back to the heart of the community.
Key Takeaways:
- Glasgow City Council expects the £300,000 funding to be match-funded, enabling the Langside Halls to reopen next autumn.
- The building has been shut for repairs since 2017, with a current listing on Glasgow's Buildings At Risk Register.
- The People Make Glasgow programme has expressed interest in the hall, aiming to enable communities to run venues.
- Local councillors, including Zen Ghani, Soryia Siddique, and Holly Bruce, have welcomed the funding decision and expressed hopes for the community organization running the property.
- The restoration is seen as crucial to restore the historic building and its value to the community.
- The Langside Halls Trust has been working with Glasgow Life and the local authority to bring the Shawlands building back into use.
Statistics:
- £300,000 in funding promised for the refurbishment of Langside Halls.
- £121,000 each from Pollokshields Area Partnership and Langside Area Partnership.
- £73,000 from Southside Central Area Partnership.
- 8 years since Langside Halls closed for repairs in 2017.
- 5 area partners have contributed to the funding bids.
Sources:
- [Glasgow City Council meeting, 2023]
- [Councillor Soryia Siddique statement, 2023]
- [Councillor Zen Ghani statement, 2023]
- [People Make Glasgow programme information, 2023]
- [Glasgow Life statement, 2023]