Update: Latest on plans to turn former Hallglen shop into mental health and well being centre

By James Trimble
Published 24th Oct 2023, 08:49 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2023, 08:49 BST
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A community group had been looking for the go ahead from Falkirk Council to turn a former shop premises into a day centre to help people with addiction, mental health and parenting issues.

Ettrick Dochart Community Hall group lodged an application on July 7 to change the use of the former shop at 26 Nairn Court, Hallglen and turn it into a community day centre.

Council planning officers, acting under delegated powers, granted permission on Monday, October 23.

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The planning documents state: “The proposed operating committee would be composed of members that currently volunteer at the Ettrick Dochart Centre and well as those in the community who have expressed a desire to be involved in a project focusing on mental health and well being."

The building, which is owned by the council, had been lying vacant since 2019, following the closure of the sewing shop there. It has two public rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.

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