That the Parliament congratulates Westerton Garden Suburb on its 100th anniversary; understands that it was built in 1913 as Scotland’s first garden suburb and that its aim was to develop a cooperatively-owned housing community for working class people at affordable prices; notes that the houses were designed by the Glasgow-based architect, John A W Grant, in a distinctive and unusual style; commends what it sees as the ongoing community spirit that is still strong in the area, and notes the work of the Westerton 100 committee on producing artwork and banners to mark the occasion.
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That the Parliament congratulates Westerton Garden Suburb on its 100th anniversary; understands that it was built in 1913 as Scotland’s first garden suburb and that its aim was to develop a cooperatively-owned housing community for working class people at affordable prices; notes that the houses were designed by the Glasgow-based architect, John A W Grant, in a distinctive and unusual style; commends what it sees as the ongoing community spirit that is still strong in the area, and notes the work of the Westerton 100 committee on producing artwork and banners to mark the occasion.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Marco Biagi, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Jean Urquhart, David Torrance, Colin Keir, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Bruce Crawford, George Adam, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Stewart Maxwell, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Bishopbriggs Academy on what it considers its excellent victory in the under-18 boys Scottish Shield final; understands that the final was a hard fought encounter that resulted in a very close 2-0 winning scoreline; commends the team spirit, skill and determination of the players, and wishes them many more successes in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bishopbriggs Academy on what it considers its excellent victory in the under-18 boys Scottish Shield final; understands that the final was a hard fought encounter that resulted in a very close 2-0 winning scoreline; commends the team spirit, skill and determination of the players, and wishes them many more successes in the future.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Bill Walker, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, David Torrance, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Annabel Goldie, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Stewart Maxwell
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That the Parliament agrees that The National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill be passed.
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That the Parliament agrees that The National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill be passed.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23/05/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Lenzie on being awarded Fairtrade Town status; understands that it is the first town in East Dunbartonshire to achieve this and recognises what it considers the commitment, dedication and enthusiasm of the people who worked hard to make this happen; considers this to be particularly welcome in 2013 as it is the same year that Scotland achieved Fairtrade Nation status and East Dunbartonshire renewed its Fairtrade Zone status, and notes that the award has been given in time for World Fair Trade Day, which will be marked on 11 May.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lenzie on being awarded Fairtrade Town status; understands that it is the first town in East Dunbartonshire to achieve this and recognises what it considers the commitment, dedication and enthusiasm of the people who worked hard to make this happen; considers this to be particularly welcome in 2013 as it is the same year that Scotland achieved Fairtrade Nation status and East Dunbartonshire renewed its Fairtrade Zone status, and notes that the award has been given in time for World Fair Trade Day, which will be marked on 11 May.
Supported by: Richard Simpson, Nigel Don, George Adam, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Graeme Dey, Mary Fee, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Chic Brodie, Jackie Baillie, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Jim Eadie, Margaret McCulloch, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Annabel Goldie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes what it considers the successful launch of Treasures, the Scottish Book Trust’s national writing project that invites Scots to submit a piece of writing about the item that they hold most dear; understands that the Treasures campaign collects people's poems and stories about their own treasured possessions for inclusion in an online collection of stories at www.scottishbooktrust.com, and notes that a selection of the best stories will be published in a book that will be gifted to thousands of people during Book Week Scotland 2013.
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That the Parliament welcomes what it considers the successful launch of Treasures, the Scottish Book Trust’s national writing project that invites Scots to submit a piece of writing about the item that they hold most dear; understands that the Treasures campaign collects people's poems and stories about their own treasured possessions for inclusion in an online collection of stories at www.scottishbooktrust.com, and notes that a selection of the best stories will be published in a book that will be gifted to thousands of people during Book Week Scotland 2013.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Liz Smith, Nigel Don, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Walker, Roderick Campbell, Jim Hume, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Bruce Crawford, Chic Brodie, Kevin Stewart, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Angus MacDonald, Rob Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Jean Urquhart, Dave Thompson, Stewart Maxwell, Linda Fabiani, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, James Dornan, Christine Grahame, John Finnie, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2013 launch of the Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge; commends its aim to inspire and incentivise children between the ages of four and 11 to read six library books during the summer break from school when it understands literacy levels traditionally drop; understands that in 2012 over 39,000 Scottish children participated in the challenge, including from Strathkelvin and Bearsden, an increase of 12.6% on previous years, and believes that research has shown that the challenge increases children’s reading confidence and enjoyment and is especially important for boys and disadvantaged children.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2013 launch of the Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge; commends its aim to inspire and incentivise children between the ages of four and 11 to read six library books during the summer break from school when it understands literacy levels traditionally drop; understands that in 2012 over 39,000 Scottish children participated in the challenge, including from Strathkelvin and Bearsden, an increase of 12.6% on previous years, and believes that research has shown that the challenge increases children’s reading confidence and enjoyment and is especially important for boys and disadvantaged children.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Jamie Hepburn, Liam McArthur, Adam Ingram, George Adam, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, John Wilson, Anne McTaggart, Bob Doris, Dave Thompson, Kevin Stewart, Mark McDonald, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Stewart Maxwell
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Westerton Garden Suburb on its centenary; commends what it sees as the outstanding effort and dedication of the group of residents who helped turn the clock back to 1913 by holding Edwardian-themed celebrations and making the celebration a showcase for their wonderful community spirit, and understands that the development was the first of its kind in Scotland and provided affordable quality housing for industrial workers in order to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
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That the Parliament congratulates Westerton Garden Suburb on its centenary; commends what it sees as the outstanding effort and dedication of the group of residents who helped turn the clock back to 1913 by holding Edwardian-themed celebrations and making the celebration a showcase for their wonderful community spirit, and understands that the development was the first of its kind in Scotland and provided affordable quality housing for industrial workers in order to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
Supported by: Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Angus MacDonald, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Dennis Robertson, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Bob Doris, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament welcomes World Heritage Day on 18 April 2013 and the public awareness, protection and conservation for future generations that it promotes; considers that being ascribed as a UNESCO world heritage site is recognition of something of truly global significance, and notes the historical importance of the Antonine Wall, which runs through Strathkelvin and Bearsden as part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site.
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That the Parliament welcomes World Heritage Day on 18 April 2013 and the public awareness, protection and conservation for future generations that it promotes; considers that being ascribed as a UNESCO world heritage site is recognition of something of truly global significance, and notes the historical importance of the Antonine Wall, which runs through Strathkelvin and Bearsden as part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Liam McArthur, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Mike MacKenzie, Bob Doris, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, Marco Biagi, Aileen McLeod, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Annabel Goldie, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill and agrees that it should proceed as a private bill.
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That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the National Trust for Scotland (Governance etc.) Bill and agrees that it should proceed as a private bill.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23/04/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Struan Johnston, Lewis Keller, Yaser Razouk, Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Erin Gilmour, Kerr Sewell, Sam Donaghey, Lewis Devoy, Eoin McKenzie and Michael Gallagher on their election to the East Dunbartonshire Youth Council; notes that they are pupils at Bishopbriggs Academy, Boclair Academy, Kirkintilloch High School, Lenzie Academy, St Ninian’s High School and Turnbull High School respectively; welcomes the news that there was a record turnout of over 6,000 young people across East Dunbartonshire in schools, colleges and in the community casting votes in the 2013 East Dunbartonshire youth elections, and wishes the pupils well in their new posts on the youth council.
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That the Parliament congratulates Struan Johnston, Lewis Keller, Yaser Razouk, Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Erin Gilmour, Kerr Sewell, Sam Donaghey, Lewis Devoy, Eoin McKenzie and Michael Gallagher on their election to the East Dunbartonshire Youth Council; notes that they are pupils at Bishopbriggs Academy, Boclair Academy, Kirkintilloch High School, Lenzie Academy, St Ninian’s High School and Turnbull High School respectively; welcomes the news that there was a record turnout of over 6,000 young people across East Dunbartonshire in schools, colleges and in the community casting votes in the 2013 East Dunbartonshire youth elections, and wishes the pupils well in their new posts on the youth council.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Bruce Crawford, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, George Adam, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Colin Keir
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