That the Parliament congratulates Paisley-based Stronger Communities Glenburn on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation; understands that Stronger Communities seeks to bring together local people to identify the best approaches to help children achieve their potential through initiatives such as toddler groups, indoor football and family cooking classes; further understands that the project also supports parents with mental health issues or those who are socially isolated; recognises that the project is run by volunteers and commends their efforts in supporting their community; welcomes that the funding award will be used to provide meals to local children during the summer and October holidays, and wishes Stronger Communities Glenburn well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Paisley-based Stronger Communities Glenburn on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation; understands that Stronger Communities seeks to bring together local people to identify the best approaches to help children achieve their potential through initiatives such as toddler groups, indoor football and family cooking classes; further understands that the project also supports parents with mental health issues or those who are socially isolated; recognises that the project is run by volunteers and commends their efforts in supporting their community; welcomes that the funding award will be used to provide meals to local children during the summer and October holidays, and wishes Stronger Communities Glenburn well for the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Wallace Primary School in Elderslie has been entered into a nationwide competition to win a new eco playground; recognises the wellbeing benefits of a new outdoor space to pupils and commends the Wallace Parent Council both for putting the school forward for the competition and for raising £15,000 over the course of the last year to support school projects; notes that the new playground would be delivered by Colgate and TerraCycle and would be constructed from recycled oral care products as part of Colgate’s Oral Care Recycling Programme; believes that this circular economic approach would allow the school to build on its strong environmental record, which saw it recently renew its Eco School Scotland Green Flag status, and wishes the pupils and staff every success in the competition ahead.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Wallace Primary School in Elderslie has been entered into a nationwide competition to win a new eco playground; recognises the wellbeing benefits of a new outdoor space to pupils and commends the Wallace Parent Council both for putting the school forward for the competition and for raising £15,000 over the course of the last year to support school projects; notes that the new playground would be delivered by Colgate and TerraCycle and would be constructed from recycled oral care products as part of Colgate’s Oral Care Recycling Programme; believes that this circular economic approach would allow the school to build on its strong environmental record, which saw it recently renew its Eco School Scotland Green Flag status, and wishes the pupils and staff every success in the competition ahead.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Michelle Ballantyne, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17000 in the name of Patrick Harvie (A Green New Deal for Scotland), leave out from "notes" to end and insert "recognises that prosperity and economic growth should be positively aligned with tackling climate change and environmental protection; welcomes the reduction in Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions to date; notes that a forward-thinking industrial strategy and sustainable public procurement practices can aid a just transition, and believes that implementing a circular economy strategy for Scotland is an effective way to bring about this transition."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17000 in the name of Patrick Harvie (A Green New Deal for Scotland), leave out from "notes" to end and insert "recognises that prosperity and economic growth should be positively aligned with tackling climate change and environmental protection; welcomes the reduction in Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions to date; notes that a forward-thinking industrial strategy and sustainable public procurement practices can aid a just transition, and believes that implementing a circular economy strategy for Scotland is an effective way to bring about this transition."
Supported by: Dean Lockhart, Tom Mason
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/04/2019
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the many wonderful businesses and local traders in Renfrew that contribute to a thriving community spirit; understands that high streets across Scotland are facing challenges; notes with disappointment the findings of a recent survey carried out by Harper Dennis Hobbs, which ranked Renfrew’s retail centre the lowest in the country; further notes that an online poll for the Paisley Gazette found that a majority thought the ranking was unfair on Renfrew; believes that Renfrew has much to offer and be proud of; joins with calls from local businesses for greater support from Renfrewshire Council, and encourages people in the local community and beyond to visit and shop in Renfrew.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the many wonderful businesses and local traders in Renfrew that contribute to a thriving community spirit; understands that high streets across Scotland are facing challenges; notes with disappointment the findings of a recent survey carried out by Harper Dennis Hobbs, which ranked Renfrew’s retail centre the lowest in the country; further notes that an online poll for the Paisley Gazette found that a majority thought the ranking was unfair on Renfrew; believes that Renfrew has much to offer and be proud of; joins with calls from local businesses for greater support from Renfrewshire Council, and encourages people in the local community and beyond to visit and shop in Renfrew.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Rachael Hamilton, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Amateur Swimming Club on being awarded £30,000 by sportscotland; understands that the funding will be made available over a four-year period and will enable a part-time development coach to be employed; welcomes that this new position will be used to help increase both membership levels and participation in a range of activities; notes that the club is working towards making the new position self-sufficient; believes that participation in physical activities such as swimming should be encouraged at all levels, especially among young people, as part of a healthy lifestyle, and wishes both the club and its members well with these efforts to expand.
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That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Amateur Swimming Club on being awarded £30,000 by sportscotland; understands that the funding will be made available over a four-year period and will enable a part-time development coach to be employed; welcomes that this new position will be used to help increase both membership levels and participation in a range of activities; notes that the club is working towards making the new position self-sufficient; believes that participation in physical activities such as swimming should be encouraged at all levels, especially among young people, as part of a healthy lifestyle, and wishes both the club and its members well with these efforts to expand.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Stuart McMillan, Rachael Hamilton, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Maureen Watt, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the formation of a support and palliative care team, which has been established by CHAS and the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow to offer high quality support and palliative care to young people across the west of Scotland who have life-shortening conditions; believes that it will be the first of its kind in the country and will support the children and their families by establishing close relationships with other medical professionals in the hospital and across communities; notes that the partnership will be funded by CHAS and employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and that the initial team will have a consultant in paediatric medicine, two clinical nurse specialists and an administrator, and wishes the staff well in establishing themselves and undertaking the challenging but vital work ahead of them.
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That the Parliament welcomes the formation of a support and palliative care team, which has been established by CHAS and the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow to offer high quality support and palliative care to young people across the west of Scotland who have life-shortening conditions; believes that it will be the first of its kind in the country and will support the children and their families by establishing close relationships with other medical professionals in the hospital and across communities; notes that the partnership will be funded by CHAS and employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and that the initial team will have a consultant in paediatric medicine, two clinical nurse specialists and an administrator, and wishes the staff well in establishing themselves and undertaking the challenging but vital work ahead of them.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Sandra White, Murdo Fraser, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Edward Mountain, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Tom Mason, John Scott, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Tom Arthur, Jackie Baillie, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament notes the Scottish Government's consultation, A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland, an analysis of which was published on 21 February 2019; welcomes the substantial response that this consultation received from both relevant organisations and interested members of the public; acknowledges that the summary of these responses states that "there was a high level of support for a scheme that includes the widest range of materials possible"; notes the research commissioned by the Have You Got The Bottle? campaign, which estimates that more than 140,000 drinks containers that are littered in Scotland every day would not be were deposits already in place; believes that consistent deposit return systems should be operational throughout the UK, and urges the Scottish Government, which it believes will have considered all options, as well as the economic and business case for such a scheme, to act promptly and announce a well-designed, accessible and fair deposit return system that includes glass, cans, and plastic drinks containers.
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That the Parliament notes the Scottish Government's consultation, A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland, an analysis of which was published on 21 February 2019; welcomes the substantial response that this consultation received from both relevant organisations and interested members of the public; acknowledges that the summary of these responses states that "there was a high level of support for a scheme that includes the widest range of materials possible"; notes the research commissioned by the Have You Got The Bottle? campaign, which estimates that more than 140,000 drinks containers that are littered in Scotland every day would not be were deposits already in place; believes that consistent deposit return systems should be operational throughout the UK, and urges the Scottish Government, which it believes will have considered all options, as well as the economic and business case for such a scheme, to act promptly and announce a well-designed, accessible and fair deposit return system that includes glass, cans, and plastic drinks containers.
Supported by: Tom Mason, John Finnie, Mark Ruskell, Claudia Beamish, Kezia Dugdale, Gordon Lindhurst
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates The Big Dig 2019 on receiving £53,900 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that the fund invests money raised by National Lottery players to lead and inspire the UK’s heritage, creating positive and lasting change for people and communities; recognises that The Big Dig 2019 is an eight-week archaeological dig from 21 May to 21 July that investigates Paisley’s medieval Abbey Drain, believed to be more than 700-years-old, and wishes everyone involved success with this investigation.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Big Dig 2019 on receiving £53,900 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that the fund invests money raised by National Lottery players to lead and inspire the UK’s heritage, creating positive and lasting change for people and communities; recognises that The Big Dig 2019 is an eight-week archaeological dig from 21 May to 21 July that investigates Paisley’s medieval Abbey Drain, believed to be more than 700-years-old, and wishes everyone involved success with this investigation.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Annie Wells, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Porrelli, a family-run, Paisley-based ice cream factory, on reaching an exclusive deal with Asda to supply two new ice cream flavours in 51 of its stores across Scotland; understands that the deal follows Porrelli’s recent £35,000 investment in new equipment to create new flavours; understands that Asda is the first supermarket to offer the new range, including Bubblegum Swirl and Hazelnut Chocolate, and wishes the partnership every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Porrelli, a family-run, Paisley-based ice cream factory, on reaching an exclusive deal with Asda to supply two new ice cream flavours in 51 of its stores across Scotland; understands that the deal follows Porrelli’s recent £35,000 investment in new equipment to create new flavours; understands that Asda is the first supermarket to offer the new range, including Bubblegum Swirl and Hazelnut Chocolate, and wishes the partnership every success in the future.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Annie Wells, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament recognises and welcomes the success of the Scottish SPCA in helping animals in need and championing the welfare of animals during 2018; understands that the charity answered 202,452 calls, attended over 90,000 incidents, rescued 19,532 animals, rehomed 5,068, rehabilitated and released 5,642 back into the wild and reunited 984 lost animals with their owners; praises its education programme for young people and welcomes the news that it is to be expanded in the coming years; recognises the valuable contribution that the charity makes to tackling the illegal puppy trade through its #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign; notes the collaborative approach that the charity takes with other animal welfare organisations to inform the public and campaign for progress on animal welfare issues and recognises the important contribution made by those other organisations, and encourages the public to show continued support for the Scottish SPCA in caring for and protecting animals across Scotland.
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That the Parliament recognises and welcomes the success of the Scottish SPCA in helping animals in need and championing the welfare of animals during 2018; understands that the charity answered 202,452 calls, attended over 90,000 incidents, rescued 19,532 animals, rehomed 5,068, rehabilitated and released 5,642 back into the wild and reunited 984 lost animals with their owners; praises its education programme for young people and welcomes the news that it is to be expanded in the coming years; recognises the valuable contribution that the charity makes to tackling the illegal puppy trade through its #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign; notes the collaborative approach that the charity takes with other animal welfare organisations to inform the public and campaign for progress on animal welfare issues and recognises the important contribution made by those other organisations, and encourages the public to show continued support for the Scottish SPCA in caring for and protecting animals across Scotland.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Bill Bowman, Monica Lennon, Michelle Ballantyne, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Mark McDonald, Brian Whittle, Clare Adamson, Liam Kerr, John Scott, Colin Smyth, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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