As an amendment to motion S4M-02687 in the name of Jackson Carlaw (Localism), leave out from “notes” to end and insert “recognises the transformation of relations with local government over the last five years from one of central government control to a successful partnership arrangement based on mutual respect, as demonstrated throughout the last five years by the historic concordat agreed in 2007, the reduction in ring-fenced funding empowering local government, the introduction of single outcome agreements and the joint development of policy, most recently in relation to the abolition of council tax benefit, and notes that this relationship was reaffirmed following the 2011 Scottish election, with local government maintaining its share of the Scottish Budget in 2011-12 and local government's share of the Scottish Budget by the end of the current spending review period being higher than it was in 2007-08, a review of community planning and single outcome agreements, planning reforms and the ongoing development of the proposed Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02687 in the name of Jackson Carlaw (Localism), leave out from “notes” to end and insert “recognises the transformation of relations with local government over the last five years from one of central government control to a successful partnership arrangement based on mutual respect, as demonstrated throughout the last five years by the historic concordat agreed in 2007, the reduction in ring-fenced funding empowering local government, the introduction of single outcome agreements and the joint development of policy, most recently in relation to the abolition of council tax benefit, and notes that this relationship was reaffirmed following the 2011 Scottish election, with local government maintaining its share of the Scottish Budget in 2011-12 and local government's share of the Scottish Budget by the end of the current spending review period being higher than it was in 2007-08, a review of community planning and single outcome agreements, planning reforms and the ongoing development of the proposed Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill."
Supported by: John Swinney
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That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 [draft] be approved.
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That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 [draft] be approved.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/03/2012
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That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2012 [draft] be approved.
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That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Order 2012 [draft] be approved.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/02/2012
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That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Representation of the People (Post-Local Government Elections Supply and Inspection of Documents) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 [draft] be approved.
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That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Representation of the People (Post-Local Government Elections Supply and Inspection of Documents) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 [draft] be approved.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/02/2012
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That the Parliament notes the importance of local democracy and in particular this year’s local elections; welcomes the response of the Scottish Government, local authorities and others to the Gould report and the improvements that have been made in electoral administration as a result; further notes that preparations for the local government elections in Scotland in May 2012 have been taken forward in a collaborative manner with electoral professionals and local authorities including work to procure, develop and test a system of electronic counting to be used in the elections; calls on all of those with an interest in these elections to work to further increase and improve voter engagement and participation, and supports the recommendation of the Scotland Bill Committee that the UK Government should amend the Scotland Bill to devolve responsibility and powers for all elections that take place in Scotland, except those to the UK and EU Parliaments.
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That the Parliament notes the importance of local democracy and in particular this year’s local elections; welcomes the response of the Scottish Government, local authorities and others to the Gould report and the improvements that have been made in electoral administration as a result; further notes that preparations for the local government elections in Scotland in May 2012 have been taken forward in a collaborative manner with electoral professionals and local authorities including work to procure, develop and test a system of electronic counting to be used in the elections; calls on all of those with an interest in these elections to work to further increase and improve voter engagement and participation, and supports the recommendation of the Scotland Bill Committee that the UK Government should amend the Scotland Bill to devolve responsibility and powers for all elections that take place in Scotland, except those to the UK and EU Parliaments.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19/01/2012
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That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 [draft] be approved.
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That the Local Government and Regeneration Committee recommends that the Local Electoral Administration (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 [draft] be approved.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Sons of the Desert on holding its 32nd UK annual convention in Paisley from 29 April to 2 May 2011; notes that the event was hosted by the local Bonnie Scotland Tent, was based at the Watermill Hotel in Paisley and included a successful walking tour of Paisley, and further congratulates the organisers for donating funds raised to a range of charities and worthwhile causes including Erksine, Alzheimers Scotland, Shopmobility Paisley, the SSPCA and Inverclyde Cat Rescue.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Sons of the Desert on holding its 32nd UK annual convention in Paisley from 29 April to 2 May 2011; notes that the event was hosted by the local Bonnie Scotland Tent, was based at the Watermill Hotel in Paisley and included a successful walking tour of Paisley, and further congratulates the organisers for donating funds raised to a range of charities and worthwhile causes including Erksine, Alzheimers Scotland, Shopmobility Paisley, the SSPCA and Inverclyde Cat Rescue.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Voices in Paisley 2011 Music Festival, launched by a concert by Aria on 25 June; notes that the Paisley Festival Company, which organises the annual event, is a charity committed to providing accessible events for the local community and visitors to enjoy; wishes the festival well, and congratulates the efforts of all in further establishing Paisley's claim to be Scotland’s Choir Town.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Voices in Paisley 2011 Music Festival, launched by a concert by Aria on 25 June; notes that the Paisley Festival Company, which organises the annual event, is a charity committed to providing accessible events for the local community and visitors to enjoy; wishes the festival well, and congratulates the efforts of all in further establishing Paisley's claim to be Scotland’s Choir Town.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, John Lamont, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Jackson Carlaw, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Linda Fabiani, Annabelle Ewing, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament congratulates Special Olympian Andrew Macintyre, from Bridge of Weir, on receiving a special commendation at the 2011 Scottish Charity Awards; notes that Andrew just missed out on the Charity Champion award at the ceremony, which is run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and is sponsored by Edinburgh First, and further notes that the judges felt that Andrew's campaigning and his work as a trainer with Down’s Syndrome Scotland and achievements as a Special Olympic gold medallist demonstrated that Down’s syndrome does not have to be a barrier to achieving dreams.
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That the Parliament congratulates Special Olympian Andrew Macintyre, from Bridge of Weir, on receiving a special commendation at the 2011 Scottish Charity Awards; notes that Andrew just missed out on the Charity Champion award at the ceremony, which is run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and is sponsored by Edinburgh First, and further notes that the judges felt that Andrew's campaigning and his work as a trainer with Down’s Syndrome Scotland and achievements as a Special Olympic gold medallist demonstrated that Down’s syndrome does not have to be a barrier to achieving dreams.
Supported by: Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Stewart Maxwell, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Liam McArthur, Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Bibby, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Mary Fee, Kevin Stewart
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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That the Parliament acknowledges and gives best wishes to the fundraising efforts of Accord Hospice in Renfrewshire, such as the Summer Fayre on Saturday 11 June 2011 and the sponsored walk across the Erskine Bridge on Friday 24 June 2011, as such activities help support Accord Hospice in providing specialist palliative medical and nursing care.
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That the Parliament acknowledges and gives best wishes to the fundraising efforts of Accord Hospice in Renfrewshire, such as the Summer Fayre on Saturday 11 June 2011 and the sponsored walk across the Erskine Bridge on Friday 24 June 2011, as such activities help support Accord Hospice in providing specialist palliative medical and nursing care.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, George Adam, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing
Current Status: Fallen on 05/10/2011
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