Aberdeen Couple Celebrate 20 Years of Cleaning North-East Coastline
- Submitted by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 02 May 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-08727
That the Parliament congratulates Iain and Julia House, who are celebrating 20 years of tidying the north-east coast; understands that Iain and Julia have been organising beach cleans alongside the Marine Conservation Society and Clean Up Aberdeen in order to promote a healthy, green city; further understands that the Marine Conservation Society organises four beach cleans per year, involving hundreds of local volunteers from across the city; acknowledges what it sees as the importance of maintaining a clean marine environment and encourages Aberdonians to get involved in local litter picking initiatives; notes that members of the public can organise their own local clean up by contacting their local authority; commends Iain and Julia for their efforts over the years, and wishes them well for future clean-ups.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Sharon Dowey, Annabelle Ewing, Pam Gosal, Christine Grahame, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Tess White