Judgement Day for Linlithgow
Cittaslow Linlithgow Steering Group is gearing up for a crucial day in their schedule, with Cittaslow UK having confirmed that they will be carrying out an official Assessment Visit to Linlithgow on Friday May 9th
After overnighting at a local B+B, the Assessors will receive a series of short presentations from members of the Steering Group outlining how their respective organisations relate to the Cittaslow initiative. This will be followed by a High St walkabout in which the Assessors will meeet with various independent retailers, and will be shown some of the key heritage assets of Linlithgow. The Linlithgow Slowfood Convivium will be organising a Slowfood buffet lunch to which key supporters of the local initiative will be invited.In the afternoon the Assessors will be taken to a variety of locations in and around Linlithgow where particular Cittaslow- relevant projects are under way. Finally, The Assessors will conduct a discussion with Steering Group members about specific issues arising from the formal submission documents. To round off the day key participants will gather in a rather less formal atmosphere in a local hostelry to review the day’s proceedings, and hopefully convince the Assessment team of the merits of Linlithgow’s bid.
The Steering Group has made very significant progress since being established in August 2007. Hard work and committment on the part of all participants, including West Lothian Council,Linlithgow Business Association, Linlithgow Pride and Passion,Linlithgow Slow Food Convivium and many others has got the initiative to this critical stage, and I am confident that all the preparations will pay off on the day
Phil Murray
Chair
Cittaslow Linlithgow Steering Group