That the Parliament congratulates The Big Green Market in Burntisland on being awarded £19,216 from the National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that the organisation’s work now extends far beyond its regular events, with substantial activity taking place behind the scenes to promote re-use, sustainability and community wellbeing; understands that this funding will support the market to expand access to pre-loved clothing and homeware across the community, strengthen partnerships with local organisations and further develop its Repair Café initiative to encourage a culture of care, repair and waste reduction; notes that the grant will also help provide new opportunities for its volunteer team, which is now numbering more than 70, to connect, collaborate and build community ties; commends the volunteers whose dedication has made the Big Green Market a valued and impactful community asset, and wishes the team every success as they continue to grow their work for the benefit of Burntisland and the wider area.
Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Emma Harper, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Tess White, Brian Whittle