UEFA Recognition for Bankies Access Work for Disabled People
- Submitted by: Gil Paterson, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 March 2021
- Motion reference: S5M-24458
That the Parliament commends the efforts of Clydebank Football Club on the recent improvements made to its Holm Park ground, for disabled supporters; notes that there has been an addition of a covered enclosure at Holm Park for disabled fans, along with an accessible toilet, and that improved signage and better parking have been implemented; further notes that the work being undertaken is part of the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CARE) initiative; acknowledges that Clydebank FC has recently received praise from UEFA, the European football governing body, for the improvements to its ground; understands that the work is part of the club's efforts to secure its full Scottish FA licence; recognises the effort of the club to become more inclusive, and wishes it success for its future.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, David Torrance, Sandra White