That the Parliament welcomes the purchase of the 123-acre Zero Four commercial development site near Montrose by Crown Estate Scotland; understands that the site, previously an RAF training airfield, has the potential to be used to support the development of sectors such as offshore wind and renewables, as well as retail and hospitality; notes that this £3.7 million spend is part of £70 million promised by Crown Estate Scotland to support coastal community regeneration; believes that this development will complement local industries such as the Montrose Port in contributing to the economic recovery in Montrose and the wider Angus area, and looks forward to the project progressing in the months ahead.
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That the Parliament welcomes the purchase of the 123-acre Zero Four commercial development site near Montrose by Crown Estate Scotland; understands that the site, previously an RAF training airfield, has the potential to be used to support the development of sectors such as offshore wind and renewables, as well as retail and hospitality; notes that this £3.7 million spend is part of £70 million promised by Crown Estate Scotland to support coastal community regeneration; believes that this development will complement local industries such as the Montrose Port in contributing to the economic recovery in Montrose and the wider Angus area, and looks forward to the project progressing in the months ahead.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Stonehaven Open Air Pool has been named one of Britain’s Top 10 Outdoor Pools in a survey by Parkdean Resorts; understands that the Olympic-size pool has been a tourist attraction in the town since the 1930s due to its distinctive art deco design and heated filtered seawater; recognises the work of the community group, the Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Pool, which raises funds for the pool, as well as publicising it extensively throughout the local area and nationally, and which works in close partnership with the owners, Aberdeenshire Council, to maintain and enhance this amazing attraction; appreciates that the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that the pool will be closed for 2020, enabling further refurbishments to take place, and hopes that the pool will continue to be a focal point for the local community in the years to come.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Stonehaven Open Air Pool has been named one of Britain’s Top 10 Outdoor Pools in a survey by Parkdean Resorts; understands that the Olympic-size pool has been a tourist attraction in the town since the 1930s due to its distinctive art deco design and heated filtered seawater; recognises the work of the community group, the Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Pool, which raises funds for the pool, as well as publicising it extensively throughout the local area and nationally, and which works in close partnership with the owners, Aberdeenshire Council, to maintain and enhance this amazing attraction; appreciates that the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that the pool will be closed for 2020, enabling further refurbishments to take place, and hopes that the pool will continue to be a focal point for the local community in the years to come.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Donald Cameron, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Mark McDonald, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Edward Mountain, John Scott, Rachael Hamilton, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament welcomes that the Victoria Road School regeneration project, involving the Grampian Housing Association and the Torry Development Trust, has received planning permission; notes that the original school building was built in 1878 and has a storied history in Aberdeen, including it surviving a Luftwaffe bombing in 1940; understands that the plans for the site include the development of affordable housing, a community nursery, multipurpose community space for use by local groups, and accessible outdoor space; believes that this project will revitalise a historic building and meet the needs of the local community, and hopes that the project will continue to progress as soon as possible.
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That the Parliament welcomes that the Victoria Road School regeneration project, involving the Grampian Housing Association and the Torry Development Trust, has received planning permission; notes that the original school building was built in 1878 and has a storied history in Aberdeen, including it surviving a Luftwaffe bombing in 1940; understands that the plans for the site include the development of affordable housing, a community nursery, multipurpose community space for use by local groups, and accessible outdoor space; believes that this project will revitalise a historic building and meet the needs of the local community, and hopes that the project will continue to progress as soon as possible.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
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That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Arran Keenon from Cammachmore, near Stonehaven, on raising more than £700 for the Crohns in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) by completing the 2.6 Challenge; understands that Arran cycled 26 miles on roads and routes near his home to help CICRA maintain its services during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that Arran chose to raise funds for CICRA after experiencing its work first-hand when the charity helped him back to health following his own Crohns diagnosis in Dec 2019; thanks Arran for his inspirational fundraising efforts at a time when charities across the country are under acute pressure, and wishes him the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Arran Keenon from Cammachmore, near Stonehaven, on raising more than £700 for the Crohns in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) by completing the 2.6 Challenge; understands that Arran cycled 26 miles on roads and routes near his home to help CICRA maintain its services during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that Arran chose to raise funds for CICRA after experiencing its work first-hand when the charity helped him back to health following his own Crohns diagnosis in Dec 2019; thanks Arran for his inspirational fundraising efforts at a time when charities across the country are under acute pressure, and wishes him the very best for the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Dean Lockhart, Oliver Mundell, Donald Cameron, Bill Bowman, Maurice Corry, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Annie Wells, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust on raising nearly £100,000, including a single £10,000 donation from a mystery benefactor, to aid the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that these funds will be given to registered charities throughout the city helping those worst affected by the pandemic; consider this a great example of communities coming together in the most challenging of circumstances, and hopes that the Trust will continue to attract donations in order to help those most in need.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust on raising nearly £100,000, including a single £10,000 donation from a mystery benefactor, to aid the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that these funds will be given to registered charities throughout the city helping those worst affected by the pandemic; consider this a great example of communities coming together in the most challenging of circumstances, and hopes that the Trust will continue to attract donations in order to help those most in need.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Donald Cameron, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust on receiving grants worth £70,000 in order to restore and develop its engine shed; notes that the grants from the FCC Communities Foundation, the National Lottery and the Garfield Weston Foundation will enable the group to refurbish the roof of its engine shed, which was originally built in 1850; welcomes a further grant worth £23,487 from Historic Environment Scotland, conditional on the agreement of a conservation burden; understands that the shed will be used to showcase historic railway vehicles and display them to the public; thanks the Ferryhill volunteers for their tireless work to upgrade their site, enabling the return of steam charter services to Aberdeen, and hopes that this new development will enable a new generation of people to experience these vehicles and add to tourism in the north east in the years ahead.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust on receiving grants worth £70,000 in order to restore and develop its engine shed; notes that the grants from the FCC Communities Foundation, the National Lottery and the Garfield Weston Foundation will enable the group to refurbish the roof of its engine shed, which was originally built in 1850; welcomes a further grant worth £23,487 from Historic Environment Scotland, conditional on the agreement of a conservation burden; understands that the shed will be used to showcase historic railway vehicles and display them to the public; thanks the Ferryhill volunteers for their tireless work to upgrade their site, enabling the return of steam charter services to Aberdeen, and hopes that this new development will enable a new generation of people to experience these vehicles and add to tourism in the north east in the years ahead.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates Poppies Pre-school, which is in Laurencekirk, on being named the winner of the Outdoor category at the inaugural Celebrating ELC Awards; acknowledges that it was recognised by the ELC Academy for its hard work over the last three years to develop a new building and outdoor space; recognises that the school follows the Froebelian philosophy that the outdoors are of high importance to children’s health, wellbeing and learning and engaging and stimulating outdoor spaces give children a chance to play for long periods and develop a greater sense of freedom and autonomy in their day-to-day activities; recognises what it sees are the clear benefits of outdoor play to the pupils' physical and mental development; thanks the school's staff and the children's families for their dedication in ensuring the completion of the project, and wishes all involved with the school the very best for the years ahead.
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That the Parliament congratulates Poppies Pre-school, which is in Laurencekirk, on being named the winner of the Outdoor category at the inaugural Celebrating ELC Awards; acknowledges that it was recognised by the ELC Academy for its hard work over the last three years to develop a new building and outdoor space; recognises that the school follows the Froebelian philosophy that the outdoors are of high importance to children’s health, wellbeing and learning and engaging and stimulating outdoor spaces give children a chance to play for long periods and develop a greater sense of freedom and autonomy in their day-to-day activities; recognises what it sees are the clear benefits of outdoor play to the pupils' physical and mental development; thanks the school's staff and the children's families for their dedication in ensuring the completion of the project, and wishes all involved with the school the very best for the years ahead.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Donald Cameron, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene, Jackson Carlaw, Dean Lockhart, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Gymnastics Club on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Portlethen; applauds the runners-up, Fordoun Defibrilator Group and Aberdeen Childline, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Portlethen and the surrounding area.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Gymnastics Club on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Portlethen; applauds the runners-up, Fordoun Defibrilator Group and Aberdeen Childline, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Portlethen and the surrounding area.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates the 3rd Forfar St Margaret's Scout Group on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Forfar; applauds the runners-up, Charleston Village Hall and DD8 Music, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Forfar.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 3rd Forfar St Margaret's Scout Group on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Forfar; applauds the runners-up, Charleston Village Hall and DD8 Music, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Forfar.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Special Nursery on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Bridge of Dee; applauds the runners-up, Aberdeen Childline and the Grampian Kidney Patients Association, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Aberdeen.
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Special Nursery on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Bridge of Dee; applauds the runners-up, Aberdeen Childline and the Grampian Kidney Patients Association, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Aberdeen.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle
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