That the Parliament considers that worsening air pollution across Scotland is contributing to both a public health and environmental crisis; notes with concern that air pollution is estimated to contribute to 2,000 deaths a year in Scotland; believes that the health impact of air pollution on the Scottish economy is estimated to cost £1.1 billion each year; understands that a number of streets in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are in breach of legal air pollution limits that were due to be met a decade ago, but also recognises that air pollution is not just a cause for concern in cities but also affects smaller communities; believes that more must be done to reduce air pollution in Scotland with air pollution levels rising year-on-year in many areas such as East Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh and Dundee, and considers that a vital first step is to provide every school in Scotland with an air quality monitor.
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That the Parliament considers that worsening air pollution across Scotland is contributing to both a public health and environmental crisis; notes with concern that air pollution is estimated to contribute to 2,000 deaths a year in Scotland; believes that the health impact of air pollution on the Scottish economy is estimated to cost £1.1 billion each year; understands that a number of streets in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are in breach of legal air pollution limits that were due to be met a decade ago, but also recognises that air pollution is not just a cause for concern in cities but also affects smaller communities; believes that more must be done to reduce air pollution in Scotland with air pollution levels rising year-on-year in many areas such as East Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh and Dundee, and considers that a vital first step is to provide every school in Scotland with an air quality monitor.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament welcomes the contribution of Scottish agriculture to protecting the environment and being part of the solution to tackling climate change; commends Scottish farmers, including those in the West of Scotland, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% since 1990; recognises that Scottish farmers already work hard to preserve the landscape, improve biodiversity, plant and manage woodland, restore peatland, improve water and soil quality and generate renewable energy; acknowledges the view that there is a need to develop a suite of joined-up, practical and progressive policies that allow food producers to continue running their businesses in a more sustainable and efficient manner, and looks forward to the new Agricultural Modernisation Fund assisting industry in this transition.
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That the Parliament welcomes the contribution of Scottish agriculture to protecting the environment and being part of the solution to tackling climate change; commends Scottish farmers, including those in the West of Scotland, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% since 1990; recognises that Scottish farmers already work hard to preserve the landscape, improve biodiversity, plant and manage woodland, restore peatland, improve water and soil quality and generate renewable energy; acknowledges the view that there is a need to develop a suite of joined-up, practical and progressive policies that allow food producers to continue running their businesses in a more sustainable and efficient manner, and looks forward to the new Agricultural Modernisation Fund assisting industry in this transition.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain R, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Donald Cameron R, Alex Rowley, Finlay Carson R, Mike Rumbles, Liam McArthur, Beatrice Wishart, Peter Chapman R, Alexander Burnett R, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Iain Gray, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Alasdair Allan, Emma Harper
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/02/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Our Place Our Families in Renfrew on receiving a grant of £119,825 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the funds will be used to deliver a twice weekly community café, serving a range of hot and cold foods; notes that the café has been operated on a pilot basis and run by volunteers at the Arkleston Community Centre; commends the hard work and success of all those involved in Our Place Our Families, and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Our Place Our Families in Renfrew on receiving a grant of £119,825 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the funds will be used to deliver a twice weekly community café, serving a range of hot and cold foods; notes that the café has been operated on a pilot basis and run by volunteers at the Arkleston Community Centre; commends the hard work and success of all those involved in Our Place Our Families, and wishes them every success in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Jackson Carlaw, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates EDICT, which is in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded £126,319 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this will be used to relocate its hub for children and young people with autism to Bishopbriggs and to expand and develop the range of opportunities, activities and support that it offers; acknowledges that the hub will provide a space for its service users to make their own and offer them a safe environment to learn and be themselves; notes that EDICT also provides support to people with mental health issues, older people and people with early stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia; believes that the services that its staff provides are vital, and wishes them well and continued success in their endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates EDICT, which is in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded £126,319 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this will be used to relocate its hub for children and young people with autism to Bishopbriggs and to expand and develop the range of opportunities, activities and support that it offers; acknowledges that the hub will provide a space for its service users to make their own and offer them a safe environment to learn and be themselves; notes that EDICT also provides support to people with mental health issues, older people and people with early stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia; believes that the services that its staff provides are vital, and wishes them well and continued success in their endeavours.
Supported by: Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine, which is based in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to help it offer a range of outdoor activities for its services users, including the residents of its care homes and the members of its new activity centre; commends Erskine on the outstanding care that it offers to veterans and their families, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine, which is based in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to help it offer a range of outdoor activities for its services users, including the residents of its care homes and the members of its new activity centre; commends Erskine on the outstanding care that it offers to veterans and their families, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Neil Bibby, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Maurice Corry
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kibble Education and Care Centre, which is in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £8,850 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its extracurricular project, HenPower, for the young people attending its new school facility in Lochwinnoch; recognises the mental health and positive social impact that HenPower has had in engaging older people with both arts activities and looking after animals, and believes that young people can also benefit from the project; acknowledges the vital work that Kibble does in providing care, education and empowerment to its service users, many of whom have faced adversity, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kibble Education and Care Centre, which is in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £8,850 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its extracurricular project, HenPower, for the young people attending its new school facility in Lochwinnoch; recognises the mental health and positive social impact that HenPower has had in engaging older people with both arts activities and looking after animals, and believes that young people can also benefit from the project; acknowledges the vital work that Kibble does in providing care, education and empowerment to its service users, many of whom have faced adversity, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine Over 50's Swimming Club, in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £2,850 from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the club will use the funding to cover the cost of bus trips and hall hire; notes that it meets weekly to exercise and also takes trips and excursions throughout the year, and wishes the club well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine Over 50's Swimming Club, in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £2,850 from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the club will use the funding to cover the cost of bus trips and hall hire; notes that it meets weekly to exercise and also takes trips and excursions throughout the year, and wishes the club well for the future.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Awestruck Academy, which is in Clydebank, on being awarded £9,300 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the community-inspired creative arts space offers a wide range of activities and events, including art and music tuition, live music, theatre shows and a youth club, and will use the money to help run weekly youth club sessions and a variety of weekly art and music classes for babies and young children and their parents, and for people who are not in work, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Awestruck Academy, which is in Clydebank, on being awarded £9,300 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the community-inspired creative arts space offers a wide range of activities and events, including art and music tuition, live music, theatre shows and a youth club, and will use the money to help run weekly youth club sessions and a variety of weekly art and music classes for babies and young children and their parents, and for people who are not in work, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine New Interest Group, from Renfrewshire, on receiving £2,920 from the Awards for All Scotland programme operated by the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to go on an outing and host speakers for their meetings; notes that the group meets weekly and those taking part are all aged over 70, and wishes the group the very best for all of its future events.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine New Interest Group, from Renfrewshire, on receiving £2,920 from the Awards for All Scotland programme operated by the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to go on an outing and host speakers for their meetings; notes that the group meets weekly and those taking part are all aged over 70, and wishes the group the very best for all of its future events.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Barrhead Amateur Boxing Club, which is in East Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to buy new equipment in light of its move from local authority premises to its own facilities; commends its members on their hard work and dedication, and wishes the club continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Barrhead Amateur Boxing Club, which is in East Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to buy new equipment in light of its move from local authority premises to its own facilities; commends its members on their hard work and dedication, and wishes the club continued success.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Neil Bibby, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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