Falkirk Council have undergone a strategic property review and plan on closing a significant number of council buildings, currently 133 are on this list. They have advised this is required to address their £67 million budget gap. Polmont Dry Ski slope is one of the first properties on the list for closure, despite it being a well utilised resource for falkirk children and children in neighbouring towns.

Falkirk Council has branded itself as Falkirk is the Future'. It's Children's Service Plan spells out an ethos of Children having equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Polmont ski slope is a resource that offers excellent quality ski and snowboard instruction at affordable prices. It provides opportunities for children to try and access a great sport that builds skill and confidence. Once children have reached an expected level to use the slope safely, they are able to use this for a very small cost compared to many other activities locally.   

Falkirk Council could integrate this resource much more fully if they were invested in our Children's physical and emotional wellbeing, by including it as part of the curriculum, working with the centre to promote this in our wider Falkirk community.

If the centre closes, we take away the opportunity for Falkirk bairns and those of neighbouring towns to access this sport. They limit the choices and chances of our children and young people in the area as many would have to travel much further afield to Edinburgh and Galsgow communities which may not be an option for some. 

Unlike other sports that could be provided in different venues locally, due to the speciality of this sport it would not be possible. Therefore, we ask for your support in signing this petition to protect against the closure of Polmont ski slope for our children and young people.