October 2026 Fellows' update: Lucy Lawson - The Churchill Fellowship

October 2026 Fellows' update: Lucy Lawson

Lucy Lawson (CF 2026) has received widespread media recognition for her work revitalising Bathgate town centre.

She was named High Street Hero for Central Scotland and Lothians West Region at the Scotland Loves Local Awards, with her achievement featured by Scotland Loves Local, the Edinburgh Evening News and Scotland's Towns Partnership, as well as in the official awards announcement.

Her award was also recognised in two Scottish Parliament motions, one of which highlighted her Fellowship research into community-led market models in Germany and the USA, while the other recognised her contribution to local businesses and town centre regeneration.

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