CAT application for community centre gets the green light

Deaf Services Lanarkshire has secured the right to own and manage Shawhead Community Centre in Coatbridge following a successful Community Asset Transfer (CAT) application.

- 

The organisation, which delivers community-based services, aims to remove communication barriers for deaf people throughout Lanarkshire.

With the approval of their CAT application, the group will establish a permanent base at the centre, where they plan to deliver services, events and activities for the Deaf community and local residents.

The facility will provide a dedicated space for the Deaf community, offer British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services and training, and operate a drop-in centre.

It will also develop further support and accessible events for the wider community.

The group had to demonstrate how their proposals would enhance wellbeing, deliver inclusive services, and protect the underused building from closure.