That the Parliament congratulates the Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council on being awarded £6.5 million by Sustrans, which will be matched by its bid-partner, Glasgow City Council, to realise its Cycle Village proposal; believes that the community-led bid will provide more accessibility, segregated cycle lanes and improvements to street spaces in the area; understands that it will link key sections of the National Cycle Network through the vibrant Finnieston area to further enhance the area's economy and the appeal of the network in Glasgow; considers that this project sets a strong example for other community-led street design projects to follow, and commends the work of the community council in developing a strong and exciting business case, which it believes has united the community around an ambition for greener, more accessible and cycle-friendly spaces.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council on being awarded £6.5 million by Sustrans, which will be matched by its bid-partner, Glasgow City Council, to realise its Cycle Village proposal; believes that the community-led bid will provide more accessibility, segregated cycle lanes and improvements to street spaces in the area; understands that it will link key sections of the National Cycle Network through the vibrant Finnieston area to further enhance the area's economy and the appeal of the network in Glasgow; considers that this project sets a strong example for other community-led street design projects to follow, and commends the work of the community council in developing a strong and exciting business case, which it believes has united the community around an ambition for greener, more accessible and cycle-friendly spaces.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament notes with dismay reports from the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-committee that the UK Government has failed to utilise £3.5 million of funding from the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD), with £600,000 being returned to the EU; understands that, if the remaining funds are not distributed by the end of 2019, a similar amount could be returned to the EU; believes that the uncertainty of Brexit could result in the funding being withdrawn completely; considers the inaction of the UK Government to distribute this funding to alleviate child poverty unacceptable, and calls on it to immediately progress allocating the funding to support those most in need.
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That the Parliament notes with dismay reports from the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-committee that the UK Government has failed to utilise £3.5 million of funding from the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD), with £600,000 being returned to the EU; understands that, if the remaining funds are not distributed by the end of 2019, a similar amount could be returned to the EU; believes that the uncertainty of Brexit could result in the funding being withdrawn completely; considers the inaction of the UK Government to distribute this funding to alleviate child poverty unacceptable, and calls on it to immediately progress allocating the funding to support those most in need.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow on its placement in the final 12 cities competing for the European Capital of Investment; notes that the final six cities competing for up to €1 million to scale up local innovation will be announced in September 2019; understands that the 12 cities are Antwerp, Bilbao, Bologna, Bristol, Dortmund, Espoo, Glasgow, Hamburg, London, Lyon, Nantes and Rotterdam; believes that this achievement is testament to Glasgow's diverse and growing economic environment, and considers that the placement of a Scottish city in this competition highlights the economic and civic benefits of Scotland's continued place in the EU.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow on its placement in the final 12 cities competing for the European Capital of Investment; notes that the final six cities competing for up to €1 million to scale up local innovation will be announced in September 2019; understands that the 12 cities are Antwerp, Bilbao, Bologna, Bristol, Dortmund, Espoo, Glasgow, Hamburg, London, Lyon, Nantes and Rotterdam; believes that this achievement is testament to Glasgow's diverse and growing economic environment, and considers that the placement of a Scottish city in this competition highlights the economic and civic benefits of Scotland's continued place in the EU.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament welcomes the £106,000 Big Lottery Fund Young Start grant that has been awarded to the Fostering Network to train young people in foster care to advocate for change to improve education for care-experienced young people; acknowledges the project will combat stigma and increase understanding in the education system, and improve stability and relationships in foster families; notes that 15 young advocates will be supported and trained to carry out consultation, design and deliver workshops and training, campaigning, public speaking and provide peer support to foster families; understands that the project will involve 75 young people and 21 volunteers over three years; commends all involved, and wishes the project every success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the £106,000 Big Lottery Fund Young Start grant that has been awarded to the Fostering Network to train young people in foster care to advocate for change to improve education for care-experienced young people; acknowledges the project will combat stigma and increase understanding in the education system, and improve stability and relationships in foster families; notes that 15 young advocates will be supported and trained to carry out consultation, design and deliver workshops and training, campaigning, public speaking and provide peer support to foster families; understands that the project will involve 75 young people and 21 volunteers over three years; commends all involved, and wishes the project every success.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Mark McDonald, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Alasdair Allan, Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates TheGKexperience on its £66,000 award from Big Lottery Fund Young Start Fund to deliver a Young Leaders Programme that will provide 15- to 21-year-olds with an opportunity to develop as leaders and role models for younger children across Glasgow; notes that the young volunteers will work alongside the charity's staff in delivering activities including basketball, games nights, outdoor activities and homework clubs; acknowledges the commitment shown by the staff and volunteers, and wishes the project every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates TheGKexperience on its £66,000 award from Big Lottery Fund Young Start Fund to deliver a Young Leaders Programme that will provide 15- to 21-year-olds with an opportunity to develop as leaders and role models for younger children across Glasgow; notes that the young volunteers will work alongside the charity's staff in delivering activities including basketball, games nights, outdoor activities and homework clubs; acknowledges the commitment shown by the staff and volunteers, and wishes the project every success.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Rona Mackay, Joan McAlpine, Alasdair Allan, Bill Kidd, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisations in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency that received funding from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that Parent Network Scotland received £9,700 and will use this to deliver adverse childhood experiences recovery toolkit training to parents who find parenting challenging due to their own childhood trauma; notes that theGKexperience received £10,000 and will use this to fund a part-time youth worker, who will oversee young children accessing and pursuing activities to ensure that they do so safely; acknowledges that the Guinean Association of Glasgow received £9,258 and will use this to support monthly members' meetings, as well as deliver three larger events open to the wider community; notes that Together For Better Life received £9,987, which will be used to deliver IT courses to Arabic speakers with no experience of IT; welcomes the funding awards to these organisations, and commends the staff and volunteers for the valuable work that they do across the Glasgow Kelvin constituency.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisations in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency that received funding from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that Parent Network Scotland received £9,700 and will use this to deliver adverse childhood experiences recovery toolkit training to parents who find parenting challenging due to their own childhood trauma; notes that theGKexperience received £10,000 and will use this to fund a part-time youth worker, who will oversee young children accessing and pursuing activities to ensure that they do so safely; acknowledges that the Guinean Association of Glasgow received £9,258 and will use this to support monthly members' meetings, as well as deliver three larger events open to the wider community; notes that Together For Better Life received £9,987, which will be used to deliver IT courses to Arabic speakers with no experience of IT; welcomes the funding awards to these organisations, and commends the staff and volunteers for the valuable work that they do across the Glasgow Kelvin constituency.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Bob Doris, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Clare Adamson, Annie Wells, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament commends Freedom from Torture’s (FfT) unique Healing Neighbourhoods project, which supports and empowers torture survivors as equal and active citizens; notes the parliamentary reception that took place on 26 June 2019 to mark the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with a celebration of the achievements of torture survivors as active citizens of Scotland; understands that the Healing Neighbourhoods project has a progressive focus on rehabilitation, increasing capacity for torture survivors, integration within local communities and increasing access to community-based services; believes that FfT and the project provide and promote rehabilitation and integration, while reinforcing the message of an equal, fair and responsive Scotland where all citizens are empowered and are able to function as equal active citizens with pride and dignity; commends the service users, staff and volunteers of this vital project, and wishes them continued success.
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That the Parliament commends Freedom from Torture’s (FfT) unique Healing Neighbourhoods project, which supports and empowers torture survivors as equal and active citizens; notes the parliamentary reception that took place on 26 June 2019 to mark the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with a celebration of the achievements of torture survivors as active citizens of Scotland; understands that the Healing Neighbourhoods project has a progressive focus on rehabilitation, increasing capacity for torture survivors, integration within local communities and increasing access to community-based services; believes that FfT and the project provide and promote rehabilitation and integration, while reinforcing the message of an equal, fair and responsive Scotland where all citizens are empowered and are able to function as equal active citizens with pride and dignity; commends the service users, staff and volunteers of this vital project, and wishes them continued success.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, John Finnie, Patrick Harvie, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Monifa Phillips, the University of Glasgow’s (UoG) first black woman to graduate with a PhD in Physics; understands that Monifa, who is originally from London, studied physics at the University of Sheffield before embarking on a PhD within the Materials and Condensed Matter Physics group at the UoG; acknowledges that the UoG is committed to improving equality and diversity within STEM education and STEM careers with several ongoing projects at the university aimed at improving equality, diversity and inclusion within engineering and the physical sciences; notes that students at the UoG established the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (WiSTEM) group in 2015 to promote, support and celebrate Women in STEM, and commends the ongoing support offered by UoG to women pursuing a career in STEM.
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That the Parliament congratulates Monifa Phillips, the University of Glasgow’s (UoG) first black woman to graduate with a PhD in Physics; understands that Monifa, who is originally from London, studied physics at the University of Sheffield before embarking on a PhD within the Materials and Condensed Matter Physics group at the UoG; acknowledges that the UoG is committed to improving equality and diversity within STEM education and STEM careers with several ongoing projects at the university aimed at improving equality, diversity and inclusion within engineering and the physical sciences; notes that students at the UoG established the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (WiSTEM) group in 2015 to promote, support and celebrate Women in STEM, and commends the ongoing support offered by UoG to women pursuing a career in STEM.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Natasha Earle on being 2019’s winner of Parent Network Scotland’s Community Parent Award; notes that Natasha founded Birth, Baby and Beyond (BB&B), which is based in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, in 2012; understands that BB&B has provided free starter packs of essential baby and child items to thousands of families in need, and commends the commitment and dedication shown by its staff and volunteers.
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That the Parliament congratulates Natasha Earle on being 2019’s winner of Parent Network Scotland’s Community Parent Award; notes that Natasha founded Birth, Baby and Beyond (BB&B), which is based in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, in 2012; understands that BB&B has provided free starter packs of essential baby and child items to thousands of families in need, and commends the commitment and dedication shown by its staff and volunteers.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, James Dornan, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the online and telephone service, consumeradvice.scot, following the receipt of £600,000 in Scottish Government funding; recognises that it aims to offer advice to people on a range of important issues, using its knowledge of devolved consumer powers to provide a flexible service that protects and empowers people; acknowledges that support can be accessed online through web chat, email and social media, and through the freephone number, 0808 164 6000, and congratulates all of the staff at the Glasgow-based charity, Advice Direct Scotland, on delivering this service.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the online and telephone service, consumeradvice.scot, following the receipt of £600,000 in Scottish Government funding; recognises that it aims to offer advice to people on a range of important issues, using its knowledge of devolved consumer powers to provide a flexible service that protects and empowers people; acknowledges that support can be accessed online through web chat, email and social media, and through the freephone number, 0808 164 6000, and congratulates all of the staff at the Glasgow-based charity, Advice Direct Scotland, on delivering this service.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, John Mason, Alison Johnstone, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Gail Ross, Angela Constance, Christine Grahame, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine R, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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