That the Parliament welcomes two new initiatives that provide mental health and family support in Angus; acknowledges that a new Sustain service, involving Angus Council and Aberlour children’s charity, will be launched in November 2020 to provide extra support to families and prevent children being taken into care; recognises the hard work and initiative of Angus Health and Social Care Partnership in enabling patients struggling with their mental health to receive one-to-one support from experienced peer workers; understands that this project has been developed and funded in collaboration with local GPs and will be delivered by Penumbra and Hillcrest Futures, and wishes everyone involved in both projects success.
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That the Parliament welcomes two new initiatives that provide mental health and family support in Angus; acknowledges that a new Sustain service, involving Angus Council and Aberlour children’s charity, will be launched in November 2020 to provide extra support to families and prevent children being taken into care; recognises the hard work and initiative of Angus Health and Social Care Partnership in enabling patients struggling with their mental health to receive one-to-one support from experienced peer workers; understands that this project has been developed and funded in collaboration with local GPs and will be delivered by Penumbra and Hillcrest Futures, and wishes everyone involved in both projects success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Monica Lennon, Jackson Carlaw, Donald Cameron
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That the Parliament congratulates Poppies Pre-School in Laurencekirk for the enhancements that it has carried out to aid the return of the children to the nursery; understands that the team came together to transform the outdoor space and utilised the garden to allow it to reopen with a predominantly outdoor model; recognises that Poppies won the Best Outdoor Environment award at the 2020 Celebrating ELC Awards and is committed to further developing its outdoor and natural spaces in line with best practice; welcomes the passion and dedication that all of its staff have for using Froebelian principles and practices to ensure that the outdoor spaces provide the children with the freedom to freely explore, investigate and play in a wonderful outdoor environment, and wishes all at Poppies the very best in now and for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Poppies Pre-School in Laurencekirk for the enhancements that it has carried out to aid the return of the children to the nursery; understands that the team came together to transform the outdoor space and utilised the garden to allow it to reopen with a predominantly outdoor model; recognises that Poppies won the Best Outdoor Environment award at the 2020 Celebrating ELC Awards and is committed to further developing its outdoor and natural spaces in line with best practice; welcomes the passion and dedication that all of its staff have for using Froebelian principles and practices to ensure that the outdoor spaces provide the children with the freedom to freely explore, investigate and play in a wonderful outdoor environment, and wishes all at Poppies the very best in now and for the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Donald Cameron
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That the Parliament believes that hate crimes are a blight on society in Scotland and must be dealt with robustly; notes that the right to freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy and must never be compromised; believes that the significant number of responses to the Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill highlight the significant and valid concerns that the Bill would be an attack on free speech, and urges the Scottish Government to accept these criticisms, remove its proposed Bill and immediately begin work with stakeholders and others to draft the legislation that is needed to tackle hate crime in Scotland, while not threatening to make free speech a crime.
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That the Parliament believes that hate crimes are a blight on society in Scotland and must be dealt with robustly; notes that the right to freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy and must never be compromised; believes that the significant number of responses to the Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill highlight the significant and valid concerns that the Bill would be an attack on free speech, and urges the Scottish Government to accept these criticisms, remove its proposed Bill and immediately begin work with stakeholders and others to draft the legislation that is needed to tackle hate crime in Scotland, while not threatening to make free speech a crime.
Supported by: Adam Tomkins, Liz Smith, Graham Simpson, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 09/09/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes Aberdeen FC offering up to 10,000 fans the chance to access its new mental health app, Thrive; understands that it has been approved by the NHS for assessing, managing and improving mental health as well as promoting a range of mindfulness tips, tools and techniques; notes that the club first offered free access to the app to season ticket holders and members of its AberDNA initiative and extended this to the wider fanbase after it proved to be extremely popular, and hopes the app will prove to be a valuable resource in helping Aberdeen fans stay in good health in the weeks and months ahead.
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That the Parliament welcomes Aberdeen FC offering up to 10,000 fans the chance to access its new mental health app, Thrive; understands that it has been approved by the NHS for assessing, managing and improving mental health as well as promoting a range of mindfulness tips, tools and techniques; notes that the club first offered free access to the app to season ticket holders and members of its AberDNA initiative and extended this to the wider fanbase after it proved to be extremely popular, and hopes the app will prove to be a valuable resource in helping Aberdeen fans stay in good health in the weeks and months ahead.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Lewis Macdonald, Mark McDonald, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Maureen Watt, Michelle Ballantyne, Rachael Hamilton, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the bravery and commitment of all emergency services and first responders that attended the scene of the recent train derailment at Carmont, near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire; understands that this was a multi-agency effort that included the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland and the British Transport Police, as well as railway maintenance staff, who were among the first on the scene to help passengers in danger; notes that the geographical circumstances made it incredibly challenging and hazardous for the emergency services to reach the overturned and derailed carriages; acknowledges the impact and trauma that such tragedies can have on the mental health of these first responders; recognises that events like this accident are mercifully rare, but that this will be little consolation to the three families who lost loved ones, and sends them its sincere condolences at this painful time.
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That the Parliament commends the bravery and commitment of all emergency services and first responders that attended the scene of the recent train derailment at Carmont, near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire; understands that this was a multi-agency effort that included the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland and the British Transport Police, as well as railway maintenance staff, who were among the first on the scene to help passengers in danger; notes that the geographical circumstances made it incredibly challenging and hazardous for the emergency services to reach the overturned and derailed carriages; acknowledges the impact and trauma that such tragedies can have on the mental health of these first responders; recognises that events like this accident are mercifully rare, but that this will be little consolation to the three families who lost loved ones, and sends them its sincere condolences at this painful time.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Liam McArthur, Edward Mountain, Mark McDonald, Bob Doris, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, John Mason, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Elaine Smith, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Annabelle Ewing, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Donald Cameron, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the local forum, Aberdeen Hospitality Together; understands that this has been set up to allow both small and large businesses across the city share best practice and work to protect the industry in the longer term; notes that the organisation, already including more than 100 businesses, will start by focusing on the sector’s operating procedures and aligning them with government guidance regarding COVID-19, including the creation of a 10-step assurance scheme for venues to instil customer confidence and lead the way in creating a safe environment in Aberdeen; believes that this co-operative working is vital to ensuring that businesses across the city emerge from the local lockdown in as strong a position as possible, and looks forward to seeing the results of this important contribution in the weeks and months ahead.
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That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the local forum, Aberdeen Hospitality Together; understands that this has been set up to allow both small and large businesses across the city share best practice and work to protect the industry in the longer term; notes that the organisation, already including more than 100 businesses, will start by focusing on the sector’s operating procedures and aligning them with government guidance regarding COVID-19, including the creation of a 10-step assurance scheme for venues to instil customer confidence and lead the way in creating a safe environment in Aberdeen; believes that this co-operative working is vital to ensuring that businesses across the city emerge from the local lockdown in as strong a position as possible, and looks forward to seeing the results of this important contribution in the weeks and months ahead.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Mark McDonald, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Lewis Macdonald, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell
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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.
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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, Ruth Maguire
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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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