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7 March 2023
BB20201002
*S5M-22927 Andy Wightman: Edinburgh Poverty Commission—That the Parliament recognises the work of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission, which is an independent group that was set up in November 2018 and supported by the Edinburgh Partnership and the City of Edinburgh Council; welcomes the launch of its final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh in September 2020; understands that almost 78,000 Edinburgh residents are living in relative poverty, representing some 15% of the population, and as many as on-in-five children; understands that 29% of the households in poverty are experiencing this due to high housing costs alone; notes that the Commission has laid out seven actions, including ensuring accessible community spaces, secure incomes and decent, affordable homes; welcomes the development of a new network, which has been provisionally named End Poverty Edinburgh, which will carry on the work begun by the Edinburgh Poverty Commission; sends its best...
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7 March 2023
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Section 23 report - Early learning and childcare: follow up: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and take further evidence from— Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland; Tricia Meldrum, Senior Manager, and Rebecca Smallwood, Senior Auditor, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland. 4. Key audit themes: The Committee w...
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Supported by: David Torrance*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Maureen Watt*, Gillian Martin* *S5M-22564 Clare Adamson: 170 Open University Students in Motherwell and Wishaw— That the Parliament recognises that 170 residents of Motherwell and Wishaw are currently studying at the Open University (OU); notes that OU is a fantastic option for students of all ages to further their studies through a series of courses and programmes; understands that social justice is at the core of OU education, as it is accessible to all, regardless of age, income, qualification or geographical location; acknowledges that 39% of OU students in Motherwell and Wishaw study STEM subjects, followed by 27% studying social studies, with other subjects studied including business and law, arts and humanities, education, subjects allied to medicine, and languages, and wishes all students the best...
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Supported by: Richard Lyle*, Stewart Stevenson*, Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd* *S5M-22443 Neil Findlay: Boghall Butchers Win National Award—That the Parliament commends Boghall Butchers in Bathgate on winning the Best Beef Burger in Scotland championship; understands that they won the Diamond Award in the Scottish Craft Butchers Award 2020, and believes that th...
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*S5M-22305 Ross Greer: Eaglesham and Waterfoot Self Isolation Helping Hands—That the Parliament congratulates Eaglesham and Waterfoot Self Isolation Helping Hands on creating a local volunteer network to support people stuck at home due to COVID-19; understands that volunteers were sought, introduction cards were distributed and each volunteer was assigned an area to support; notes that donations have been forthcoming over time and that flowers and mindings have been sent to people in the area experiencing isolation or bereavement to help lift their spirits; thanks all of the volunteers, and wishes them all the best...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Mark McDonald*, Kenneth Gibson*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, David Torrance* *S5M-21896 Michelle Ballantyne: Scottish Fairy Godmothers—That the Parliament commends Jane Nesbit, who is from Galashiels, and Danielle Johnston, from Melrose, on founding the Scottish Fairy Godmothers Facebook page, which allows Borders' residents to send gifts to other members using Amazon wish lists; notes that the volunteers are currently organising gift bags for children, and that over 100 young people in Peebles are expected to receive presents in June 2020; thanks the page’s founders and users for their generosity, and wishes them all the best...
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7 March 2023
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Marks Parish Church, Stirling, COVID-19 Efforts (lodged on 18 May 2020) Friday 29 May 2020 15 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21781 Bruce Crawford: Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park Celebrates 50 Years (lodged on 18 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21777 Emma Harper: Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 (lodged on 18 May 2020) New Support: Richard Lyle*, Tom Arthur* S5M-21775 Liam McArthur: Oskar Thompson's Fundraising Cycle Challenge (lodged on 18 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21770 Rona Mackay: East Dunbartonshire Initiative for Creative Therapy (lodged on 18 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21769 Jeremy Balfour: Dalkeith Delivers, Supporting Vulnerable People in Midlothian (lodged on 18 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21768 Gordon MacDonald: First Graduates from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (lodged on 18 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21767 Bob Doris: Support for Students in Further and Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic (lodged on 15 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21766 Mary Fee: Romani Resistance Day (lodged on 15 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21765 Liam McArthur: Pam Halliday Receives Key Worker Award of Zoe Davidson Jewellery (lodged on 15 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21764 John Mason: International Day of Families (lodged on 15 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21763 Bill Kidd: Kabul Maternity Ward Attack (lodged on 15 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21760 Alison Johnstone: Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards Lothian Finalists (lodged on 15 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* Friday 29 May 2020 16 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S5M-21758 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Funding for Forgewood Housing Co-operative Limited (lodged on 14 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21756 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Funding for Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health (lodged on 14 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21755 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Funding for Made4U in ML2 (lodged on 14 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21754 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Funding for Craigneuk Lifelong Learning Association (lodged on 14 May 2020) New Support: Tom Arthur* S5M-21753 Clare Adamson: National Lottery Funding for Best...
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Supported by: Rona Mackay*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Bob Doris*, Gil Paterson* *S5M-20714 Maureen Watt: Aberdeen Retains Purple Flag Status—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen on receiving Purple Flag status for a seventh consecutive year, having been Scotland's first recipient of this in 2014; understands that the Purple Flag recognises towns and cities that provide diverse and entertaining night time experiences, while promoting the safety of visitors and residents; recognises the contribution of various organisations to ensure these high standards are met, including Aberdeen Inspired, Aberdeen City Council, Police Scotland, Unight, Street Pastors, Aberdeen's licenced traders and other key stakeholders; acknowledges that the city has been shortlisted as one of three finalists for the UK-wide Purple Flag award, which will be decided at the UK and Ireland’s Association of Town and City Management's annual gathering in June 2020; passes on its best...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Richard Lyle*, John Mason* *S5M-13702 Stewart Stevenson: Ordiquhill School Successfully Applies to Bags of Help Scheme—That the Parliament congratulates Ordiquhill School on its application to the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme to support the development of its outdoor classroom; acknowledges that the scheme uses the money raised from carrier bag sales to fund community projects; believes that s carrier bag levy benefits communities both it is a good example of how the Scottish Government’ by encouraging bag reuse and creating funding for important projects; notes that customers vote for which project that they want the up to £4,000 to apply to; acknowledges that the school will be taking part in voting at Keith Tesco, which will run until 31 October 2018; encourages the community to get behind it and cast a vote to support what it sees as this very worthy project for Tuesday 4 September 2018 17 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan young people; commends the school on its application, and wishes it the best...
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7 March 2023
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Principles for a digital future: Lessons learned from public sector IT projects: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and take further evidence from—Fraser McKinlay, Director of Performance Audit and Best Value, and Morag Campsie, Audit Manager, Audit Scotland. 4.
