That the Parliament congratulates the Grassmarket Community Project on celebrating its 10th anniversary; notes the project’s formation from a partnership between Greyfriars Kirk (Church of Scotland) and the Grassmarket Mission, which was founded in 1890 and has historically provided services to homeless people in Edinburgh; highlights the project’s innovative approach to creating community and providing sanctuary and support to many vulnerable people, not only those experiencing homelessness but also people with mental or physical health issues, learning support needs or experience of addictions; celebrates its sustainable social enterprise model providing mentoring, social enterprise, training and education in a nurturing environment; considers that the project’s support for thousands of community members has been invaluable, helping them connect and reconnect to themselves, others and society, and wishes everyone involved well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Grassmarket Community Project on celebrating its 10th anniversary; notes the project’s formation from a partnership between Greyfriars Kirk (Church of Scotland) and the Grassmarket Mission, which was founded in 1890 and has historically provided services to homeless people in Edinburgh; highlights the project’s innovative approach to creating community and providing sanctuary and support to many vulnerable people, not only those experiencing homelessness but also people with mental or physical health issues, learning support needs or experience of addictions; celebrates its sustainable social enterprise model providing mentoring, social enterprise, training and education in a nurturing environment; considers that the project’s support for thousands of community members has been invaluable, helping them connect and reconnect to themselves, others and society, and wishes everyone involved well for the future.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Iain Gray, Miles Briggs, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Emma Bell from Broxburn Academy, Lachlan White from George Watson's College, Eoghan Connolly from Douglas Academy, Freddy Simonet-Lefevre from Craigmount High School and Oscar Swire from Stewart's Melville College on making the Scottish National Debating Team; notes in particular that Emma Bell is not only the first pupil at her school to make the team but is also only in S3, and wishes the team the best of luck in the coming year.
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That the Parliament congratulates Emma Bell from Broxburn Academy, Lachlan White from George Watson's College, Eoghan Connolly from Douglas Academy, Freddy Simonet-Lefevre from Craigmount High School and Oscar Swire from Stewart's Melville College on making the Scottish National Debating Team; notes in particular that Emma Bell is not only the first pupil at her school to make the team but is also only in S3, and wishes the team the best of luck in the coming year.
Supported by: David Torrance, Claudia Beamish, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the Edinburgh International Book Festival to move online in 2020; notes that it will be hosting over 100 free events for adults, families and children on its website and YouTube channel from 15 to 31 August; understands that the Festival is a key part of the literary year for Scottish and British writers; acknowledges its founding principles as an event to reconcile and reunite people and nations through art, transcending political and cultural boundaries, and believes that these principles take on a newly important meaning at the time of the COVID-19 crisis.
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the Edinburgh International Book Festival to move online in 2020; notes that it will be hosting over 100 free events for adults, families and children on its website and YouTube channel from 15 to 31 August; understands that the Festival is a key part of the literary year for Scottish and British writers; acknowledges its founding principles as an event to reconcile and reunite people and nations through art, transcending political and cultural boundaries, and believes that these principles take on a newly important meaning at the time of the COVID-19 crisis.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Colin Beattie, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Claire Baker, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Andy Wightman, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Alex Rowley, Gil Paterson, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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That the Parliament commends the Bike Station in Edinburgh for its fantastic scheme, Hero Bikes, which provides free bikes for key workers; notes that there were 1,600 applications for bikes in the first round and that the team of six mechanics has been working around the clock to get orders ready; encourages anyone who has a bike to donate to do so, and hopes that this scheme will encourage many more people to pursue the Bike Station’s goal of healthier, happier and more affordable journeys.
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That the Parliament commends the Bike Station in Edinburgh for its fantastic scheme, Hero Bikes, which provides free bikes for key workers; notes that there were 1,600 applications for bikes in the first round and that the team of six mechanics has been working around the clock to get orders ready; encourages anyone who has a bike to donate to do so, and hopes that this scheme will encourage many more people to pursue the Bike Station’s goal of healthier, happier and more affordable journeys.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Sandra White, Jeremy Balfour, Claudia Beamish, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament recognises the key role that North Edinburgh Arts is playing in supporting its community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; commends its innovative Scran Academy, which is providing hot meals in Muirhouse and Pilton; applauds Muirhouse Low Income Families Together, Granton Community Gardeners, Spartans Community Football Academy and the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre which are all delivering packed lunches; notes that Fresh Start, Muirhouse Low Income Families Together, Bethany Gateway, Forthview Primary School, and the Drylaw Rainbow Club Centre are also providing food, cleaning and toiletry packs across the north of the capital; welcomes the work of the Cyrenians in supporting homeless people and refugees, and acknowledges the vital role that community-run organisations are playing and, it believes, will continue to play as the country emerges from the pandemic.
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That the Parliament recognises the key role that North Edinburgh Arts is playing in supporting its community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; commends its innovative Scran Academy, which is providing hot meals in Muirhouse and Pilton; applauds Muirhouse Low Income Families Together, Granton Community Gardeners, Spartans Community Football Academy and the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre which are all delivering packed lunches; notes that Fresh Start, Muirhouse Low Income Families Together, Bethany Gateway, Forthview Primary School, and the Drylaw Rainbow Club Centre are also providing food, cleaning and toiletry packs across the north of the capital; welcomes the work of the Cyrenians in supporting homeless people and refugees, and acknowledges the vital role that community-run organisations are playing and, it believes, will continue to play as the country emerges from the pandemic.
Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Andy Wightman, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment during the stage 3 debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill to explore the issues surrounding the privately-owned, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector in Scotland; notes what it considers the massive growth in privately-owned PBSA in the student housing market and in Scotland’s communities, including in the Lothian region; understands that PBSA buildings with more than 30 beds and with planning permission to operate as student accommodation are exempt from the Private Housing (Tenancies) Scotland Act 2016, and that PBSA renters can have fewer rights as tenants; considers there is a lack of a central strategy for the supply of PBSA and student housing in the context of the needs of the communities in which they are located; believes that student accommodation should complement national policy objectives, such as widening access and improving maintenance support; understands that the average PBSA rent in Scotland is approximately two-thirds of the maximum amount of student support available to students in higher education, and exceeds the maximum amount available to students in further education, and notes the view that a review should be progressed to ensure that the sector provides affordability and accessibility, and caters for the wellbeing of Scotland’s students.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment during the stage 3 debate on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill to explore the issues surrounding the privately-owned, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector in Scotland; notes what it considers the massive growth in privately-owned PBSA in the student housing market and in Scotland’s communities, including in the Lothian region; understands that PBSA buildings with more than 30 beds and with planning permission to operate as student accommodation are exempt from the Private Housing (Tenancies) Scotland Act 2016, and that PBSA renters can have fewer rights as tenants; considers there is a lack of a central strategy for the supply of PBSA and student housing in the context of the needs of the communities in which they are located; believes that student accommodation should complement national policy objectives, such as widening access and improving maintenance support; understands that the average PBSA rent in Scotland is approximately two-thirds of the maximum amount of student support available to students in higher education, and exceeds the maximum amount available to students in further education, and notes the view that a review should be progressed to ensure that the sector provides affordability and accessibility, and caters for the wellbeing of Scotland’s students.
Supported by: Graham Simpson, James Kelly, Iain Gray, Andy Wightman, Rona Mackay, Claudia Beamish, Neil Findlay, Beatrice Wishart
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Hutchison Vale FC on its 80th anniversary; recognises its core mission to provide opportunities for young people from the Hutchison area of Edinburgh and the surrounding communities to play the game; celebrates the tireless work of the volunteer coaches who work with 500 boys and girls who play for Hutchie Vale in 20 teams; applauds the team’s work to instil in its players a belief in themselves and the power of discipline, respect and good conduct; recognises the club’s impressive track record of producing international players; acknowledges the important role that Hutchie Vale plays beyond football in the wider community, and the role of local institutions in creating healthier and safer communities; applauds its generous community giving schemes, such as hampers for pensioners, and the chance to meet Santa for their youngest members, and hopes the club will continue to benefit young people across the community for many years to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates Hutchison Vale FC on its 80th anniversary; recognises its core mission to provide opportunities for young people from the Hutchison area of Edinburgh and the surrounding communities to play the game; celebrates the tireless work of the volunteer coaches who work with 500 boys and girls who play for Hutchie Vale in 20 teams; applauds the team’s work to instil in its players a belief in themselves and the power of discipline, respect and good conduct; recognises the club’s impressive track record of producing international players; acknowledges the important role that Hutchie Vale plays beyond football in the wider community, and the role of local institutions in creating healthier and safer communities; applauds its generous community giving schemes, such as hampers for pensioners, and the chance to meet Santa for their youngest members, and hopes the club will continue to benefit young people across the community for many years to come.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Monica Lennon, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Brian Whittle, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, Alasdair Allan, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament recognises the fantastic work done by campaigners who have raised over £100,000 to keep the beloved Gorgie City Farm, now Love Gorgie Farm, in operation; welcomes the new business model and events space, and encourages local residents to make the most of a unique facility.
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That the Parliament recognises the fantastic work done by campaigners who have raised over £100,000 to keep the beloved Gorgie City Farm, now Love Gorgie Farm, in operation; welcomes the new business model and events space, and encourages local residents to make the most of a unique facility.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Claudia Beamish, Monica Lennon, James Kelly, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour R, Rona Mackay, Andy Wightman, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commits to supporting people and communities; believes that local government has a crucial role in doing that, and that the role of the Scottish Government is to ensure that it provides fair funding settlements to local government; commits to work with them and support them to ensure that education fully prepares young people for a rich and fulfilling life; considers that transport services enable people to fully engage with activities and work; recognises that local government has a pivotal role to play in looking after people, allowing them dignity and independence throughout life and providing quality care and support in their community; believes that local government has a crucial role to play in tackling some of the defining challenges facing Scottish working people, from the climate emergency to the drugs death epidemic; expresses dismay that local government has experienced a disproportionate level of public sector spending cuts, with real budgets falling 7% between 2013-14 and 2019-20, compared with the 2% cut to funding that the Scottish Government experienced over the same period, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to provide investment in the services that communities need.
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That the Parliament commits to supporting people and communities; believes that local government has a crucial role in doing that, and that the role of the Scottish Government is to ensure that it provides fair funding settlements to local government; commits to work with them and support them to ensure that education fully prepares young people for a rich and fulfilling life; considers that transport services enable people to fully engage with activities and work; recognises that local government has a pivotal role to play in looking after people, allowing them dignity and independence throughout life and providing quality care and support in their community; believes that local government has a crucial role to play in tackling some of the defining challenges facing Scottish working people, from the climate emergency to the drugs death epidemic; expresses dismay that local government has experienced a disproportionate level of public sector spending cuts, with real budgets falling 7% between 2013-14 and 2019-20, compared with the 2% cut to funding that the Scottish Government experienced over the same period, and therefore calls on the Scottish Government to provide investment in the services that communities need.
Supported by: Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Scotmid Co-operative Society on its 160th anniversary; notes that St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Society, which was a precursor of Scotmid, opened its doors in Edinburgh on 4 November 1859; notes that Scotmid remains the largest independent co-operative headquartered in Scotland; recognises that its stores are found across Scotland and in the north of England and Northern Ireland; notes the efforts of Scotmid members, staff and customers to support charities and good causes, including raising over £2 million over the last six years for its charities of the year, which is currently Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; further notes Scotmid’s commitment to promoting Fairtrade and the Fair Tax Mark, contributing to the co-operative difference, and wishes Scotmid every success in marking its 160th anniversary.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scotmid Co-operative Society on its 160th anniversary; notes that St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Society, which was a precursor of Scotmid, opened its doors in Edinburgh on 4 November 1859; notes that Scotmid remains the largest independent co-operative headquartered in Scotland; recognises that its stores are found across Scotland and in the north of England and Northern Ireland; notes the efforts of Scotmid members, staff and customers to support charities and good causes, including raising over £2 million over the last six years for its charities of the year, which is currently Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; further notes Scotmid’s commitment to promoting Fairtrade and the Fair Tax Mark, contributing to the co-operative difference, and wishes Scotmid every success in marking its 160th anniversary.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Andy Wightman, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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