That the Parliament condemns the recent UK Treasury announcement of an increase in the rate of borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) by one percentage point; understands that the PWLB lends money to local authorities for community infrastructure projects; is concerned by the implications of this percentage-point hike in interest rates on Scottish councils’ abilities, including Clackmannanshire Council, to carry out crucial infrastructure developments, such as affordable housing, schools, leisure and regeneration projects; agrees with a number of local authorities that this increase is paramount to the UK Government “profiteering at the expense of council tax payers”; recognises the detrimental impact that this move will have on infrastructure projects in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane and other local authority areas across Scotland, and acknowledges calls on the UK Government to reconsider its decision.
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That the Parliament condemns the recent UK Treasury announcement of an increase in the rate of borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) by one percentage point; understands that the PWLB lends money to local authorities for community infrastructure projects; is concerned by the implications of this percentage-point hike in interest rates on Scottish councils’ abilities, including Clackmannanshire Council, to carry out crucial infrastructure developments, such as affordable housing, schools, leisure and regeneration projects; agrees with a number of local authorities that this increase is paramount to the UK Government “profiteering at the expense of council tax payers”; recognises the detrimental impact that this move will have on infrastructure projects in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane and other local authority areas across Scotland, and acknowledges calls on the UK Government to reconsider its decision.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament commends the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team on recently carrying a rapid and successful response to an emergency call-out in Alva Glen; congratulates the volunteer team on a professional job in difficult circumstances and thanks the Scottish Ambulance Service and Maritime and Coastguard Agency Helicopter Rescue151 from Inverness for their role in the incident; understands that the 24 mountain rescue teams across Scotland are staffed by 850 volunteers and thanks them for their dedication and commitment, at all hours and in any weather; notes that, in 2018, the teams responded to 683 call-outs, rescuing 851 people; acknowledges that they are a crucial part of the country's mountain rescue response, enabling people to enjoy the outdoors safely, and wishes Ochils Mountain Rescue, and the other teams, continued success.
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That the Parliament commends the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team on recently carrying a rapid and successful response to an emergency call-out in Alva Glen; congratulates the volunteer team on a professional job in difficult circumstances and thanks the Scottish Ambulance Service and Maritime and Coastguard Agency Helicopter Rescue151 from Inverness for their role in the incident; understands that the 24 mountain rescue teams across Scotland are staffed by 850 volunteers and thanks them for their dedication and commitment, at all hours and in any weather; notes that, in 2018, the teams responded to 683 call-outs, rescuing 851 people; acknowledges that they are a crucial part of the country's mountain rescue response, enabling people to enjoy the outdoors safely, and wishes Ochils Mountain Rescue, and the other teams, continued success.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Annabelle Ewing, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament notes with concern what it considers the ongoing injustice experienced by people living in Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan and Dunblane, and others across Scotland, caused by the reported lack of remuneration of money invested in the Equitable Life pension company; understands that, through maladministration and regulatory failure, hundreds of thousands of previous policy holders have been deprived of their money; commends the ongoing work by the Equitable Members Action Group, which continues to fight for fair compensation for those who lost money as a result of the collapse of Equitable Life; understands that this issue is reserved and continues to be raised by SNP MPs at the UK Parliament, and supports calls for the full amount currently owed to be repaid.
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That the Parliament notes with concern what it considers the ongoing injustice experienced by people living in Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan and Dunblane, and others across Scotland, caused by the reported lack of remuneration of money invested in the Equitable Life pension company; understands that, through maladministration and regulatory failure, hundreds of thousands of previous policy holders have been deprived of their money; commends the ongoing work by the Equitable Members Action Group, which continues to fight for fair compensation for those who lost money as a result of the collapse of Equitable Life; understands that this issue is reserved and continues to be raised by SNP MPs at the UK Parliament, and supports calls for the full amount currently owed to be repaid.
Supported by: Clare Adamson R
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That the Parliament welcomes Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), which has an exhibition stall in the building between 24 and 26 September 2019; understands that CTSI is celebrating Clackmannanshire’s 30-year history of successful social enterprise development with a Festival of Social Enterprise, running through September, during which its new five-year Social Enterprise Strategy is being launched; recognises that the sector has flourished over the last year, with a rise in the number of social enterprises of 65.5% taking the sector size to 4.3% of the local business market; notes that the income generated from code-compliant social enterprises and enterprising charities is now £16.5 million, making up 22% of the value of the third sector in the county; understands that CTSI hopes that this will help to grow local resident awareness and support a new Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network; congratulates all those involved with CTSI, and wishes them every success with the Social Enterprise Strategy.
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That the Parliament welcomes Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), which has an exhibition stall in the building between 24 and 26 September 2019; understands that CTSI is celebrating Clackmannanshire’s 30-year history of successful social enterprise development with a Festival of Social Enterprise, running through September, during which its new five-year Social Enterprise Strategy is being launched; recognises that the sector has flourished over the last year, with a rise in the number of social enterprises of 65.5% taking the sector size to 4.3% of the local business market; notes that the income generated from code-compliant social enterprises and enterprising charities is now £16.5 million, making up 22% of the value of the third sector in the county; understands that CTSI hopes that this will help to grow local resident awareness and support a new Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network; congratulates all those involved with CTSI, and wishes them every success with the Social Enterprise Strategy.
Supported by: Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Bruce Crawford, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Alex Rowley, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on the news that it has been announced as The Times and The Sunday Times UK Sports University of the Year 2020; understands that this is the first time a Scottish university has won the award; considers this award to be a reflection of the university’s world-class facilities and excellence across sports performance, research and education; further believes this award further reinforces Scotland’s international reputation as a world leader in first class education; notes that the University of Stirling will shortly see the completion of a £20 million upgrade of its sports facilities, an investment in the future generations of Scotland’s elite athletes and for the students, staff and wider community across Stirling and Clackmannanshire who also train there; recognises the wider work that the university undertakes in driving growth through innovative research and education; welcomes the sporting success of University of Stirling students and athletes; notes the accolade comes ahead of the publication of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 22 September 2019, and wishes the University, its staff and students continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on the news that it has been announced as The Times and The Sunday Times UK Sports University of the Year 2020; understands that this is the first time a Scottish university has won the award; considers this award to be a reflection of the university’s world-class facilities and excellence across sports performance, research and education; further believes this award further reinforces Scotland’s international reputation as a world leader in first class education; notes that the University of Stirling will shortly see the completion of a £20 million upgrade of its sports facilities, an investment in the future generations of Scotland’s elite athletes and for the students, staff and wider community across Stirling and Clackmannanshire who also train there; recognises the wider work that the university undertakes in driving growth through innovative research and education; welcomes the sporting success of University of Stirling students and athletes; notes the accolade comes ahead of the publication of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 22 September 2019, and wishes the University, its staff and students continued success.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Monica Lennon, Emma Harper, Bruce Crawford, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament acknowledges the upcoming fifth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, which was held on 18 September 2014; recognises the decision of people in Scotland; understands that the 84.59% turnout was the highest in any major UK voting event since 1918; welcomes the considered engagement of people in Scotland with its constitutional status; understands that allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the referendum has led to particularly high levels of political engagement among young people in Scotland; considers this to be positive and beneficial for a healthy and functioning democracy, and believes unequivocally in what it considers the inalienable right of people in Scotland to self-determination.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the upcoming fifth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum, which was held on 18 September 2014; recognises the decision of people in Scotland; understands that the 84.59% turnout was the highest in any major UK voting event since 1918; welcomes the considered engagement of people in Scotland with its constitutional status; understands that allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the referendum has led to particularly high levels of political engagement among young people in Scotland; considers this to be positive and beneficial for a healthy and functioning democracy, and believes unequivocally in what it considers the inalienable right of people in Scotland to self-determination.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Sandra White, Christine Grahame, Bob Doris, Alex Neil, Clare Adamson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Forth Valley College is on course to become one of the largest trainers of modern apprentices (MA) as the 2019-20 session begins; congratulates it on surpassing its Skills Development Scotland MA target for the year by 11% and for growing its MA provision by 44% since 2017; understands that MA contract starts at the college have risen from 336 to 362, with Engineering confirming 156 and Construction having 101; notes that they earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification; welcomes investment by the Scottish Government that aims to reach what it sees as an ambitious 30,000 new start target by 2020, with 27,000 currently starting every year, and wishes every student at the college all the best with their studies.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Forth Valley College is on course to become one of the largest trainers of modern apprentices (MA) as the 2019-20 session begins; congratulates it on surpassing its Skills Development Scotland MA target for the year by 11% and for growing its MA provision by 44% since 2017; understands that MA contract starts at the college have risen from 336 to 362, with Engineering confirming 156 and Construction having 101; notes that they earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification; welcomes investment by the Scottish Government that aims to reach what it sees as an ambitious 30,000 new start target by 2020, with 27,000 currently starting every year, and wishes every student at the college all the best with their studies.
Supported by: Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, David Torrance, Bruce Crawford, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament congratulates Chelsea Raymond on winning the Best Volunteer in Girls’/Women’s Football award at the 2019 Grassroots Football Awards, presented by McDonald’s UK and the Sunday Mail; understands that she has shown exemplary commitment to women’s football in Scotland, and, as team secretary for the Stirling University Development Team, found a coach, created the team and enrolled the team for the league, making sure all players were signed up; acknowledges that, without her efforts, the Stirling University Development Team would not exist; notes that Chelsea also runs the Scottish FA Lee Alexander Soccer Centre in Stirling every Saturday, ensuring that all young girls who participate have a brilliant, positive first experience within the football environment; considers her to be an excellent role model for football and sport in Scotland, and hopes that she enjoys receiving her award at the ceremony at Hampden Park later in September 2019.
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That the Parliament congratulates Chelsea Raymond on winning the Best Volunteer in Girls’/Women’s Football award at the 2019 Grassroots Football Awards, presented by McDonald’s UK and the Sunday Mail; understands that she has shown exemplary commitment to women’s football in Scotland, and, as team secretary for the Stirling University Development Team, found a coach, created the team and enrolled the team for the league, making sure all players were signed up; acknowledges that, without her efforts, the Stirling University Development Team would not exist; notes that Chelsea also runs the Scottish FA Lee Alexander Soccer Centre in Stirling every Saturday, ensuring that all young girls who participate have a brilliant, positive first experience within the football environment; considers her to be an excellent role model for football and sport in Scotland, and hopes that she enjoys receiving her award at the ceremony at Hampden Park later in September 2019.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Rona Mackay, Edward Mountain, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new footbridge and lift at Stirling railway station, which makes platforms 9 and 10 fully accessible; recognises that, since the Stirling to Alloa railway line opened in 2008, both Transport Scotland and Network Rail have been working to find a solution to improve accessibility for passengers using the service; understands that the enhancement was part of the wider project to electrify the Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa route as part of a Scottish Government-funded investment delivered by Network Rail, and considers that the £4 million investment will be welcomed by local people, will make a real difference to passengers with limited mobility and helps to make the railway more accessible to everyone in the community.
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That the Parliament welcomes the opening of the new footbridge and lift at Stirling railway station, which makes platforms 9 and 10 fully accessible; recognises that, since the Stirling to Alloa railway line opened in 2008, both Transport Scotland and Network Rail have been working to find a solution to improve accessibility for passengers using the service; understands that the enhancement was part of the wider project to electrify the Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa route as part of a Scottish Government-funded investment delivered by Network Rail, and considers that the £4 million investment will be welcomed by local people, will make a real difference to passengers with limited mobility and helps to make the railway more accessible to everyone in the community.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Bruce Crawford, Gillian Martin, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the Makaton Rocks signing group, formed of pupils from Lochies School in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, for their excellent performance of Flower of Scotland at Murrayfield ahead of Scotland’s pre-World Cup friendly with France; notes that 15 children aged from P2 to S1 performed the national anthem using Makaton, an adapted form of British Sign Language, to a capacity 66,181 crowd; acknowledges that the group’s journey to BT Murrayfield came about after Scottish Rugby noticed that pupils posted a video of their performance of Flower of Scotland online with #AsOne, as part of a classroom exercise in online communication and how to use a hashtag; thanks the pupils for attending the match and providing such an inspiring performance to all who were present, and wishes the group the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Makaton Rocks signing group, formed of pupils from Lochies School in Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, for their excellent performance of Flower of Scotland at Murrayfield ahead of Scotland’s pre-World Cup friendly with France; notes that 15 children aged from P2 to S1 performed the national anthem using Makaton, an adapted form of British Sign Language, to a capacity 66,181 crowd; acknowledges that the group’s journey to BT Murrayfield came about after Scottish Rugby noticed that pupils posted a video of their performance of Flower of Scotland online with #AsOne, as part of a classroom exercise in online communication and how to use a hashtag; thanks the pupils for attending the match and providing such an inspiring performance to all who were present, and wishes the group the best for the future.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Alasdair Allan, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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