The future of Machrihanish Airbase could be in your hands!
The future of Machrihanish Airbase could be in your hands!
The Ministry of Defence will dispose of the base in the "near future", inviting interest in the spring of 2009. With sufficient support Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) can apply for funding and lodge an expression of interest in the Airbase for the benefit of the whole community of South Kintyre.
The MACC proposal for community aquisition of the property was presented to a packed public meeting on 4th. March 2009 in Campbeltown's Lorne & Lowland Church. Over 10% of the local population, approximately 600 people, have filled in and returned the Supporters and Membership Form. Why not join them? To qualify, your postcode must start with "PA28 6" and you must be on the voters roll.
Why a Community Company?
- The site would remain in one piece
- All assets put to good use
- Benefits would accrue to the Community
- The Community would dictate the future
- The Community Company is accountable to the Community
- Extended collective opportunities
Risks without a Community Company
- The site could be bought and split up
- Only the good bits put to use
- Benefits accrue to profit
- The community would have no say in its future use
- Another absentee landlord?
- Lost collective opportunities