Grangemouth: Green light for ‘licence to occupy’ but hard work ahead

Wednesday 5th February 2025

Update on Grangemouth Stadium

scottishathletics welcomes the proposal from Falkirk Council to provide £1m capital investment required in Grangemouth Stadium under the Community Asset Transfer Model which we hope will enable the Stadium to remain operational.

This is in addition to a £50,000 revenue-enabling support from Falkirk Council to support the transition to the Grangemouth Community Sports Trust entering a Full Repair and Insuring Licence from 1 April 2025.

In addition, a contingency of £50,000 has been committed to support any critical mechanical and electrical or fabric replacements should they be required to avoid the immediate closure of the facility whilst the Community Asset Transfer is progressed.

The Trustees of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust, scottishathletics and the local athletics clubs will now work with Falkirk Council to finalise the Trust’s business plan, secure the assurances required from Falkirk Council to proceed, and seek commitments from event organisers and users to utilise the facility in 2025.

Whilst this is an extremely positive development, the future of Grangemouth Stadium is still in the balance.

Funding requires to be finalised and committed wider use of the facility is crucial to ensure the Stadium remains viable under the operation of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust.

The Trust and partners not only need to consider the Stadium’s immediate future in 2025 but understandably need confidence in their ability to continue operating the Stadium if the initial licence to occupy proves to be successful.

We are hopeful this can be a success and are keen to collaborate with other interested stakeholders to ensure a long term, sustainable future for Grangemouth Staduim.

Any group interested in using Grangemouth Stadium in 2025 is urged to contact Grangemouth Community Sports Trust by 17 February on the following email address admin@scottishathletics.org.uk

The Trust would also welcome urgent discussions with any potential partners and sponsors.