Motion calling for "assurances" over Alloa campus

A motion is calling on Forth Valley College to provide "long-term assurances" about the future of the Alloa campus.

Forth Valley College confirmed earlier this month that their Alloa campus will stay open for the next academic year.

No assurances have been made after the summer of 2027.

A motion, which will be discussed by Clackmannanshire Council, has praised the decision.

But it says "ongoing uncertainty" about the future of the campus is not in the interests of students, staff and the wider community.

The motion reads:

"Council notes the recent decision by the Board of Forth Valley College to retain the Alloa Campus for the 2026/27 academic year.

Council recognises that this decision follows sustained engagement between the College, the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government, alongside a strong local campaign supported by students, staff, trade unions and the wider community.

Council further notes the welcome increase in college funding contained within the recent Scottish Budget, which has strengthened the financial context in which the Board reached its decision. Council believes that further education provision in Alloa is vital for: 
• widening access to education and skills
• supporting local employment and economic development
• providing opportunities for young people and adult learners across Clackmannanshire.

Council also recognises the clear expectation expressed at the time of regionalisation that a college campus would remain in Alloa and believes it is nimportant that local people, students and staff have long-term certainty about the future of the campus.

Council therefore:
1. Welcomes the decision to retain the Alloa Campus for the 2026/27 academic year.
2. Pays tribute to the students, staff, trade unions and community members who have campaigned to protect further education provision in Alloa.
3. Agrees that ongoing uncertainty about the future of the campus is not in the interests of students, staff or the wider community.
4. Calls on the Board of Forth Valley College to work with partners to provide nlong-term assurances about the future of the Alloa Campus and to develop and strengthen its role within the regional college structure.
5. Instructs the Chief Executive to write to the College, the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government to note the Council’s interest in, and recognition of, the importance of securing the long-term future of the Alloa Campus."