That the Parliament congratulates the Paisley Daily Express on winning the title of UK Regional Newspaper of the Year at the 2019 Newspaper and Magazine Awards, which took place on 9 May in London; understands that this award is the highest accolade within the newspaper and magazine publishing industry and was set up in order to recognise the brands, titles, teams and companies that have demonstrated not only an excellent level of journalism but the drive and persistence necessary to win; acknowledges that the Paisley Daily Express was named the winner for its superb local news performance, strong ties with the community and wide range of readership, and praises everyone involved in the writing, editing and publication.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Paisley Daily Express on winning the title of UK Regional Newspaper of the Year at the 2019 Newspaper and Magazine Awards, which took place on 9 May in London; understands that this award is the highest accolade within the newspaper and magazine publishing industry and was set up in order to recognise the brands, titles, teams and companies that have demonstrated not only an excellent level of journalism but the drive and persistence necessary to win; acknowledges that the Paisley Daily Express was named the winner for its superb local news performance, strong ties with the community and wide range of readership, and praises everyone involved in the writing, editing and publication.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Angela Constance, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament expresses its concern at the changes being made within the commercial radio industry; believes that these changes in format being allowed by OFCOM will put pressure on local radio station content and news; notes reports that the remit of OFCOM in allowing these changes has been questioned, and, in light of the potential impact on people in Paisley and across the country, further notes the view that the decision should be subject to review.
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That the Parliament expresses its concern at the changes being made within the commercial radio industry; believes that these changes in format being allowed by OFCOM will put pressure on local radio station content and news; notes reports that the remit of OFCOM in allowing these changes has been questioned, and, in light of the potential impact on people in Paisley and across the country, further notes the view that the decision should be subject to review.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Joan McAlpine, Alasdair Allan, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Claire Baker, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Shona Robison, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Angus MacDonald, Angela Constance, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Christine Grahame, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, John Finnie, Neil Bibby, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22/05/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes MS Awareness Week taking place from 22 to 29 April 2019; understands that more than 11,000 people in Scotland live with multiple sclerosis, which is a neurological condition that can affect the way people walk, move, see, think and feel; welcomes the MS Society’s commitment to funding research into new treatments and a greater understanding of the causes of MS; understands that the MS Society has invested over £218 million in real terms into research since its inception in 1956, including into the MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS Research and numerous research projects across Scotland; notes the progress that has been made in research in recent years and the role that Scottish-based scientists have made in this, and celebrates the work being carried out by researchers and charities, such as the MS Society, to ultimately stop MS.
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That the Parliament welcomes MS Awareness Week taking place from 22 to 29 April 2019; understands that more than 11,000 people in Scotland live with multiple sclerosis, which is a neurological condition that can affect the way people walk, move, see, think and feel; welcomes the MS Society’s commitment to funding research into new treatments and a greater understanding of the causes of MS; understands that the MS Society has invested over £218 million in real terms into research since its inception in 1956, including into the MS Society Edinburgh Centre for MS Research and numerous research projects across Scotland; notes the progress that has been made in research in recent years and the role that Scottish-based scientists have made in this, and celebrates the work being carried out by researchers and charities, such as the MS Society, to ultimately stop MS.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Angus MacDonald, Edward Mountain, Liam McArthur, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Finlay Carson, Monica Lennon, Iain Gray, Rona Mackay, Annabelle Ewing, Alison Harris, Stewart Stevenson, Donald Cameron, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Gail Ross, John Mason, Angela Constance, Liam Kerr, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Alasdair Allan, Ross Greer, Maureen Watt, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Pauline McNeill, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Gillian Martin, Mary Fee, Gil Paterson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Jamie Halcro Johnston
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/04/2019
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That the Parliament understands that Scottish aviation history will be made when the world's largest commercial aircraft, the A380, comes into service at Glasgow Airport for Emirates in April 2019, with flights during the summer season, and believes that, along with other ongoing investment, this confirms the airport as a major player in the international connectivity of the nation.
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That the Parliament understands that Scottish aviation history will be made when the world's largest commercial aircraft, the A380, comes into service at Glasgow Airport for Emirates in April 2019, with flights during the summer season, and believes that, along with other ongoing investment, this confirms the airport as a major player in the international connectivity of the nation.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Jenny Gilruth, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Jean Cameron on becoming president of the Paisley Art Institute; considers that the institute is one of the leading bodies of its type in the UK for the promotion and encouragement of art; acknowledges that it currently has 380 members and hosts a prestigious annual exhibition; understands that Jean will be only the fourth woman to take on the role at the Paisley Art Institute since it was founded in 1876, and wishes her success in her new role.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jean Cameron on becoming president of the Paisley Art Institute; considers that the institute is one of the leading bodies of its type in the UK for the promotion and encouragement of art; acknowledges that it currently has 380 members and hosts a prestigious annual exhibition; understands that Jean will be only the fourth woman to take on the role at the Paisley Art Institute since it was founded in 1876, and wishes her success in her new role.
Supported by: David Torrance, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Angela Constance, Gail Ross, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament notes that Paisley has been named the best town in the UK and Ireland at the Academy of Urbanism Awards in London; understands that the Great Town Award recognises the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and this year focused on places that have been through transformation; acknowledges Paisley’s recent achievements and the success of the City of Culture 2021 campaign in winning over the people of Paisley and helping to change the narrative and establish a "Positive Paisley" attitude; praises the efforts of everyone involved in transforming the town, and looks forward to the continued vision of confidence and community spreading across the town.
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That the Parliament notes that Paisley has been named the best town in the UK and Ireland at the Academy of Urbanism Awards in London; understands that the Great Town Award recognises the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and this year focused on places that have been through transformation; acknowledges Paisley’s recent achievements and the success of the City of Culture 2021 campaign in winning over the people of Paisley and helping to change the narrative and establish a "Positive Paisley" attitude; praises the efforts of everyone involved in transforming the town, and looks forward to the continued vision of confidence and community spreading across the town.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, Neil Bibby, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Ross Greer
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Renfrewshire Council on winning in the Strong and Sustainable Communities category at the COSLA Excellence Awards 2018; understands that this award was in recognition of the wonderful Paisley's Legacy - Retelling Paisley's Untold Story campaign; acknowledges that the campaign used the momentum of Paisley’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid to help drive a long-term cultural, social and economic transformation of the area, and praises all involved for spreading the "positive Paisley" message.
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That the Parliament congratulates Renfrewshire Council on winning in the Strong and Sustainable Communities category at the COSLA Excellence Awards 2018; understands that this award was in recognition of the wonderful Paisley's Legacy - Retelling Paisley's Untold Story campaign; acknowledges that the campaign used the momentum of Paisley’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid to help drive a long-term cultural, social and economic transformation of the area, and praises all involved for spreading the "positive Paisley" message.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament agrees with UK Government plans to make post offices the "front office of government" by expanding the government and financial services that they offer; expresses concern however that the withdrawal of services, such as TV licence renewal, and rarely used services, such as ID and passport checking, goes against the stated aims of the plans, and believes that the removal of guaranteed payments for sub-post offices to commission-based payments has drastically reduced the income for some sub-postmasters, which it considers puts at risk these highly needed community assets, along with over the counter services and staff in Paisley and across the country.
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That the Parliament agrees with UK Government plans to make post offices the "front office of government" by expanding the government and financial services that they offer; expresses concern however that the withdrawal of services, such as TV licence renewal, and rarely used services, such as ID and passport checking, goes against the stated aims of the plans, and believes that the removal of guaranteed payments for sub-post offices to commission-based payments has drastically reduced the income for some sub-postmasters, which it considers puts at risk these highly needed community assets, along with over the counter services and staff in Paisley and across the country.
Supported by: Sandra White, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Bruce Crawford, Joan McAlpine, Alex Neil, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Colin Smyth, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Angela Constance, Neil Bibby, Jenny Gilruth, Alex Rowley, Christine Grahame, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on being named the country’s best modern learning institute; understands that the university and its staff have been praised in the Good University Guide, with experts mentioning the state-of-the-art facilities and unrivalled student-centred learning; acknowledges that UWS has jumped eight places in the league tables, and recognises that this is a testament to the hard work and commitment of staff and students across the institution.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on being named the country’s best modern learning institute; understands that the university and its staff have been praised in the Good University Guide, with experts mentioning the state-of-the-art facilities and unrivalled student-centred learning; acknowledges that UWS has jumped eight places in the league tables, and recognises that this is a testament to the hard work and commitment of staff and students across the institution.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Sandra White, Neil Bibby, Angela Constance, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Jet2.com is to create 150 jobs to support its expansion at Glasgow Airport, with over 100 cabin crew and more than 50 ground operations positions to become available; considers that this expansion will benefit Paisley and the surrounding area by not only providing jobs but also encouraging more tourism and visitors into the area, and believes that new opportunities will undoubtedly create an economic boost throughout Renfrewshire.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Jet2.com is to create 150 jobs to support its expansion at Glasgow Airport, with over 100 cabin crew and more than 50 ground operations positions to become available; considers that this expansion will benefit Paisley and the surrounding area by not only providing jobs but also encouraging more tourism and visitors into the area, and believes that new opportunities will undoubtedly create an economic boost throughout Renfrewshire.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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