That the Parliament commends Melrose Rugby on its proposal to redevelop the Greenyards, the spiritual and historic home of rugby sevens since 1883, through the provision of a new 3G pitch, café, community space and other facilities for all-year use, including space to cater for a display of historic rugby sevens artefacts; notes the positive reaction to the recently completed community consultation and the support of Scottish Borders Council, Scottish Rugby and the Scottish Football Association, and wishes it success in raising the first tranche of £150,000 of funding and then towards the £6 million for the entire project, all to create a vibrant local and tourist hub celebrating the Greenyards’ international status as the birthplace of rugby sevens and the venue for its annual competition.
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That the Parliament commends Melrose Rugby on its proposal to redevelop the Greenyards, the spiritual and historic home of rugby sevens since 1883, through the provision of a new 3G pitch, café, community space and other facilities for all-year use, including space to cater for a display of historic rugby sevens artefacts; notes the positive reaction to the recently completed community consultation and the support of Scottish Borders Council, Scottish Rugby and the Scottish Football Association, and wishes it success in raising the first tranche of £150,000 of funding and then towards the £6 million for the entire project, all to create a vibrant local and tourist hub celebrating the Greenyards’ international status as the birthplace of rugby sevens and the venue for its annual competition.
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That the Parliament notes what it considers the resounding success of the return of the Borders Railway; recognises the economic potential already being realised, and congratulates communities in Gorebridge, Newtongrange, Stow, Galashiels, Tweedbank, Eskbank and also Shawfair, which is adopting its local station with support from ScotRail, which has improved the appearance of the station with planting, flower tubs and hanging baskets and which it considers is a sure sign of how much the railway means to these communities and how proud they are of its return, and congratulates the volunteers who are involved in Adopt a Station projects throughout Scotland, enhancing the rail journey experience for both tourists and commuters.
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That the Parliament notes what it considers the resounding success of the return of the Borders Railway; recognises the economic potential already being realised, and congratulates communities in Gorebridge, Newtongrange, Stow, Galashiels, Tweedbank, Eskbank and also Shawfair, which is adopting its local station with support from ScotRail, which has improved the appearance of the station with planting, flower tubs and hanging baskets and which it considers is a sure sign of how much the railway means to these communities and how proud they are of its return, and congratulates the volunteers who are involved in Adopt a Station projects throughout Scotland, enhancing the rail journey experience for both tourists and commuters.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, James Dornan, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Tom Arthur, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Ivan McKee, Clare Haughey, Alexander Burnett, Gordon Lindhurst, John Lamont, Bill Kidd, Richard Lochhead, Clare Adamson, Alison Johnstone, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Angus MacDonald, Mark Ruskell
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes and welcomes the announcement by Kahlid al-Megrahi, son of Abdelbaset, that he plans to return to Scotland to resurrect the appeal abandoned by his father with much evidence previously unheard and untested; considers that there is a view that this, together with comments by the former Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill, to ITV Border on 23 May 2016 that, "I do think that there are doubts upon the conviction and I tend to think that it would probably result in it being found unsafe", makes it imperative that the case against Abdelbaset al-Megrahi is now fully explored in the High Court of Appeal in order that, once and for all, victims and victims’ families hear the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and considers that this may, at last, resolve concerns of constituents in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, and elsewhere, regarding the guilt, or otherwise, of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
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That the Parliament notes and welcomes the announcement by Kahlid al-Megrahi, son of Abdelbaset, that he plans to return to Scotland to resurrect the appeal abandoned by his father with much evidence previously unheard and untested; considers that there is a view that this, together with comments by the former Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill, to ITV Border on 23 May 2016 that, "I do think that there are doubts upon the conviction and I tend to think that it would probably result in it being found unsafe", makes it imperative that the case against Abdelbaset al-Megrahi is now fully explored in the High Court of Appeal in order that, once and for all, victims and victims’ families hear the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and considers that this may, at last, resolve concerns of constituents in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, and elsewhere, regarding the guilt, or otherwise, of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Supported by: David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Ivan McKee, John Finnie, Neil Findlay, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament recognises the sterling work of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, which was founded in 1883 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on its current site in 2017; congratulates all responsible for its recent event, Paws on the Prom, which took place in brilliant sunshine, was attended by over 500 people and provided an opportunity for potential pet owners to view some of the lovely cats and dogs needing rehomed; notes that, in 2015, it found new homes for 341 dogs and reunited 378 with worried families, as well as rehoming 121 cats and reuniting 10; further notes that it does all this with funding only from donations and the support of the community, and congratulates all of its volunteers and staff for the day and night commitment to cats and dogs in need.
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That the Parliament recognises the sterling work of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, which was founded in 1883 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on its current site in 2017; congratulates all responsible for its recent event, Paws on the Prom, which took place in brilliant sunshine, was attended by over 500 people and provided an opportunity for potential pet owners to view some of the lovely cats and dogs needing rehomed; notes that, in 2015, it found new homes for 341 dogs and reunited 378 with worried families, as well as rehoming 121 cats and reuniting 10; further notes that it does all this with funding only from donations and the support of the community, and congratulates all of its volunteers and staff for the day and night commitment to cats and dogs in need.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, John Finnie, Ben Macpherson, Bruce Crawford, Alison Johnstone, Tom Arthur, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Clare Haughey, Ivan McKee, Sandra White, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises the first anniversary of the completed Borders Railway; notes that in its first year in service, the railway has carried approximately one million passengers between the Borders and Midlothian and Edinburgh; considers that, notwithstanding some problems with overcrowding, delays and snagging issues resulting from the construction, the railway has proven itself successful and has established itself at the heart of transport infrastructure for the Borders and Midlothian, and looks forward to work progressing to extend the line beyond Tweedbank in the years ahead.
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That the Parliament recognises the first anniversary of the completed Borders Railway; notes that in its first year in service, the railway has carried approximately one million passengers between the Borders and Midlothian and Edinburgh; considers that, notwithstanding some problems with overcrowding, delays and snagging issues resulting from the construction, the railway has proven itself successful and has established itself at the heart of transport infrastructure for the Borders and Midlothian, and looks forward to work progressing to extend the line beyond Tweedbank in the years ahead.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, John Lamont, Ben Macpherson, Alexander Stewart, Clare Haughey, Rachael Hamilton, James Dornan, Ivan McKee, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Colin Smyth, Joan McAlpine, Alison Harris, Ash Denham, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Mairi Evans, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament welcomes the rethink by Scottish Borders Council regarding a change of permanent location of the Great Tapestry of Scotland from Tweedbank to Galashiels; notes the support of Energise Galashiels Trust, Galashiels Community Council, Galashiels Chamber of Trade, Destination Scottish Borders, Duncan Mackinnon Music and Arts Trust and the Galashiels Healthy High Streets group, which comprises Boots, Marks & Spencer, Greggs, Santander and EE; further notes that part-funding of the project by the Scottish Government comes from the Borders Rail Blueprint, which was developed by Scottish Enterprise along with the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, ScotRail and the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and Scottish Borders councils to maximise the economic benefits of re-opening the railway and, in that context, that the regeneration of Galashiels is paramount; considers that locating the Great Tapestry of Scotland there would more than fit that criteria; notes that Wigtown successfully launched itself as Scotland’s National Book Town and now has a range of book-related businesses, that West Kilbride badges itself as Scotland’s Craft Town, so considers that the future for Galashiels could be as Scotland’s National Textile Town with the Great Tapestry of Scotland drawing more visitors and businesses there and onto the existing Scottish Borders Textile Trail, and believes that in Midlothian South Tweeddale and Lauderdale, as elsewhere in Scotland, regenerating once former thriving communities is paramount and the success of Wigtown and West Kilbride and elsewhere proves how it can be done.
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That the Parliament welcomes the rethink by Scottish Borders Council regarding a change of permanent location of the Great Tapestry of Scotland from Tweedbank to Galashiels; notes the support of Energise Galashiels Trust, Galashiels Community Council, Galashiels Chamber of Trade, Destination Scottish Borders, Duncan Mackinnon Music and Arts Trust and the Galashiels Healthy High Streets group, which comprises Boots, Marks & Spencer, Greggs, Santander and EE; further notes that part-funding of the project by the Scottish Government comes from the Borders Rail Blueprint, which was developed by Scottish Enterprise along with the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, ScotRail and the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and Scottish Borders councils to maximise the economic benefits of re-opening the railway and, in that context, that the regeneration of Galashiels is paramount; considers that locating the Great Tapestry of Scotland there would more than fit that criteria; notes that Wigtown successfully launched itself as Scotland’s National Book Town and now has a range of book-related businesses, that West Kilbride badges itself as Scotland’s Craft Town, so considers that the future for Galashiels could be as Scotland’s National Textile Town with the Great Tapestry of Scotland drawing more visitors and businesses there and onto the existing Scottish Borders Textile Trail, and believes that in Midlothian South Tweeddale and Lauderdale, as elsewhere in Scotland, regenerating once former thriving communities is paramount and the success of Wigtown and West Kilbride and elsewhere proves how it can be done.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Tom Arthur, Ben Macpherson, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Ivan McKee, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates the Galashiels Transport Interchange on marking its first year of operation; notes that the landmark building was opened to the public in August 2015 and now sees up to 3,000 people per day using the facility to access bus and rail services; further notes that almost 1,400 bus departures take place every week across all operators, while four commercial tenants currently operate within the building; recognises that 110 events have been hosted in the conference facilities since it opened, from major business events to children’s birthday parties; commends the building on winning a Scottish Property Award in the Town Centre Regeneration Project of the Year category in March 2016, and wishes all of those involved well in the day-to-day running of the building and in its future central role as part of the regeneration of Galashiels town centre.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Galashiels Transport Interchange on marking its first year of operation; notes that the landmark building was opened to the public in August 2015 and now sees up to 3,000 people per day using the facility to access bus and rail services; further notes that almost 1,400 bus departures take place every week across all operators, while four commercial tenants currently operate within the building; recognises that 110 events have been hosted in the conference facilities since it opened, from major business events to children’s birthday parties; commends the building on winning a Scottish Property Award in the Town Centre Regeneration Project of the Year category in March 2016, and wishes all of those involved well in the day-to-day running of the building and in its future central role as part of the regeneration of Galashiels town centre.
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Ash Denham, Ivan McKee, Graeme Dey, Fulton MacGregor, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament sends its best wishes to Adam Kelly, believed at 94 to be the oldest ice cream man in the UK, on his retirement; notes that Mr Kelly’s ice cream van has been a familiar sight around Galashiels for over 50 years; understands that Mr Kelly’s long and distinguished career began with him as an enterprising youngster selling eggs from a horse and float around Melrose and Galashiels in the 1930s and led him to the front line in the Second World War where, thanks to his lorry driving skills, he was given a role delivering fuel and supplies to allied forces in France following the D-Day invasion in 1944, and wishes Mr Kelly a very happy retirement in his garden.
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That the Parliament sends its best wishes to Adam Kelly, believed at 94 to be the oldest ice cream man in the UK, on his retirement; notes that Mr Kelly’s ice cream van has been a familiar sight around Galashiels for over 50 years; understands that Mr Kelly’s long and distinguished career began with him as an enterprising youngster selling eggs from a horse and float around Melrose and Galashiels in the 1930s and led him to the front line in the Second World War where, thanks to his lorry driving skills, he was given a role delivering fuel and supplies to allied forces in France following the D-Day invasion in 1944, and wishes Mr Kelly a very happy retirement in his garden.
Supported by: James Dornan, Liam Kerr, Emma Harper, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur, Joan McAlpine, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Richard Lochhead, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Gillian Martin, Maurice Golden, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Rowley, Ivan McKee, Fulton MacGregor, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament welcomes the forthcoming Borders Heritage Festival, which will run from 1 to 30 September 2016; understands that this annual celebration will this year be themed on architecture, innovation and design and will involve over 120 events at over 40 sites; notes that the newly restored Great Polish Map of Scotland in the grounds of the Mercure Barony Castle Hotel at Eddleston will feature in the programme, as will other sites including the Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose, Melrose Abbey, Robert Smail’s Printing Works and St Ronan’s Well in Innerleithen, the Manor Valley, Sir Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford House, and many more across the wider Borders region, and encourages everyone, visitors and residents alike, to engage with this programme of celebration across the Borders.
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That the Parliament welcomes the forthcoming Borders Heritage Festival, which will run from 1 to 30 September 2016; understands that this annual celebration will this year be themed on architecture, innovation and design and will involve over 120 events at over 40 sites; notes that the newly restored Great Polish Map of Scotland in the grounds of the Mercure Barony Castle Hotel at Eddleston will feature in the programme, as will other sites including the Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose, Melrose Abbey, Robert Smail’s Printing Works and St Ronan’s Well in Innerleithen, the Manor Valley, Sir Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford House, and many more across the wider Borders region, and encourages everyone, visitors and residents alike, to engage with this programme of celebration across the Borders.
Supported by: James Dornan, Ash Denham, Tom Arthur, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Rachael Hamilton, Joan McAlpine, Jackie Baillie, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Ivan McKee, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Brian Whittle, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament welcomes the fourth Royal Mail Dog Awareness Week, which runs from 4 to 9 July 2016; commends this long-term campaign to raise awareness of the issue of dog attacks on postal workers and encourage responsible dog ownership; notes that around 249 Scottish postmen and women were attacked by dogs between April 2015 and April 2016, which represents a 26% fall on the previous year; further notes that the campaign aims to give dog owners practical advice on steps that they can take to limit the risk of attacks, including steps to lessen anxiety and to keep dogs away from letterboxes when postal deliveries are expected; notes that the campaign is supported by the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which warmly welcomed the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, which was introduced by the Scottish Parliament, and also by the Dogs Trust, and reaffirms its continued support for the Dog Awareness Week campaign.
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That the Parliament welcomes the fourth Royal Mail Dog Awareness Week, which runs from 4 to 9 July 2016; commends this long-term campaign to raise awareness of the issue of dog attacks on postal workers and encourage responsible dog ownership; notes that around 249 Scottish postmen and women were attacked by dogs between April 2015 and April 2016, which represents a 26% fall on the previous year; further notes that the campaign aims to give dog owners practical advice on steps that they can take to limit the risk of attacks, including steps to lessen anxiety and to keep dogs away from letterboxes when postal deliveries are expected; notes that the campaign is supported by the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which warmly welcomed the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, which was introduced by the Scottish Parliament, and also by the Dogs Trust, and reaffirms its continued support for the Dog Awareness Week campaign.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Michael Russell, Clare Haughey, Richard Lochhead, Gordon MacDonald, Ash Denham, Alison Johnstone, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Ivan McKee, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Graeme Dey, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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