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09/06/2010 |
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Bùth Tholastaidh That the parliament congratulates the community of Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, on taking over Tolsta Shop (Bùth Tholastaidh) for the community on Tuesday 6th April following a positive return on a postal ballot of the community and significant work to secure a funding package; notes that the community’s determination to take over Tolsta Shop will see this community resource retained for future years; recognises that this inspiring social enterprise will see Tolsta Community Development Ltd employing two staff to begin with in an attempt to grow the local economy, which also includes looking at the possibility of an income-generating renewable energy project; notes that the profits will be reinvested into the business for the good of the local area and looks forward to a prosperous future for this innovative community led initiative.
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