S6M-20717 Ivan McKee: Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill—That the Parliament agrees that the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill be passed. followed by Committee Announcements followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions S6M-20747 Graeme Dey: Substitution on Committees—That the Parliament agrees that Jamie Greene be appointed to replace Alex Cole-Hamilton as the Scottish Liberal Democrats substitute on the Education, Children and Young People Committee. 5:05 pm Decision Time followed by Members’ Business: Finlay Carson: Essential Role of Renewable Energy to Meet Net Zero Targets S6M-20100 Finlay Carson: Essential Role of Renewable Energy to Meet Net Zero Targets—That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the essential role of renewable energy in meeting Scotland’s net zero targets; acknowledges what it considers is the significant growth of onshore wind farms, transmission infrastructure and energy storage developments across rural Scotland, including in Dumfries and Galloway; notes the reported concerns raised by local communities regarding the cumulative impact of large-scale developments on landscapes, biodiversity and rural economies; understands that many of these developments are advanced through planning mechanisms that limit local authority capacity and community input, including applications under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989; notes the belief that a balanced approach is needed that supports Scotland’s climate ambitions while ensuring that rural communities are active partners in shaping the future of their regions; further notes the calls on the Scottish Government to publish a clear and inclusive national energy strategy that provides guidance on cumulative impact, community benefit and transmission infrastructure, and notes the calls for reform of the planning system to strengthen transparency, local engagement and democratic accountability...