That the Parliament notes that the Hawthorn Housing Co-operative in Possilpark has appointed Gary Patterson as the first person in Scotland to train for a facilities services modern apprenticeship; congratulates Gary on securing this opportunity with the housing organisation; recognises that the apprenticeship is fully funded by Skills Development Scotland and offers training in health and safety, building maintenance and on how to carry out minor repairs; notes that it is supported by Anniesland College, which will monitor Gary's progress on a monthly basis; believes that this is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to learn new skills in facilities management and building maintenance, and wishes everyone involved in delivering the programme continued success.
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That the Parliament notes that the Hawthorn Housing Co-operative in Possilpark has appointed Gary Patterson as the first person in Scotland to train for a facilities services modern apprenticeship; congratulates Gary on securing this opportunity with the housing organisation; recognises that the apprenticeship is fully funded by Skills Development Scotland and offers training in health and safety, building maintenance and on how to carry out minor repairs; notes that it is supported by Anniesland College, which will monitor Gary's progress on a monthly basis; believes that this is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to learn new skills in facilities management and building maintenance, and wishes everyone involved in delivering the programme continued success.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Richard Simpson, Anne McTaggart, Liam McArthur, Kezia Dugdale, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Elaine Murray, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Iain Gray, Paul Martin, Drew Smith
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That the Parliament notes that Bobby Pollock, Community Development Officer at Maryhill Housing Association, has been appointed a Glasgow Ambassador for some Olympic events being held in the city this summer; understands that this role involves welcoming thousands of visitors and spectators expected when the Olympic torch relay event takes place on 8 and 9 June 2012, for football fixtures at Hampden Stadium and for other Olympic-related events; considers that this is a vital role in ensuring the success of the events in Glasgow by providing directions to key city centre attractions and Olympic events and welcoming people at transport interchanges; acknowledges that organisers of the ambassador programme sought people with a “passion for Glasgow” to fulfil these roles; believes that Bobby will be an excellent ambassador for the city given his impressive track record of voluntary work, including 17 years on the Glasgow Children’s Panel and many years’ service to the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, and, wishes him and all the Glasgow Ambassadors every success in welcoming the Olympics to Glasgow.
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That the Parliament notes that Bobby Pollock, Community Development Officer at Maryhill Housing Association, has been appointed a Glasgow Ambassador for some Olympic events being held in the city this summer; understands that this role involves welcoming thousands of visitors and spectators expected when the Olympic torch relay event takes place on 8 and 9 June 2012, for football fixtures at Hampden Stadium and for other Olympic-related events; considers that this is a vital role in ensuring the success of the events in Glasgow by providing directions to key city centre attractions and Olympic events and welcoming people at transport interchanges; acknowledges that organisers of the ambassador programme sought people with a “passion for Glasgow” to fulfil these roles; believes that Bobby will be an excellent ambassador for the city given his impressive track record of voluntary work, including 17 years on the Glasgow Children’s Panel and many years’ service to the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, and, wishes him and all the Glasgow Ambassadors every success in welcoming the Olympics to Glasgow.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Anne McTaggart, Paul Martin, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik, Margaret McDougall
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That the Parliament notes that City Building, Glasgow City Council’s arms-length construction firm, has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, considered to be the UK’s highest business accolade; acknowledges that the award has been made in recognition of the company's social and environmental work, such as its partnership with Glasgow Housing Association to build four prototype affordable houses as part of the Glasgow House initiative, which applies high levels of insulation, solar thermal panels and the use of solar gain to reduce energy consumption by 75% to help tackle fuel poverty; further acknowledges that the award also recognises the many other achievements of the company, which runs Scotland’s largest apprentice centre and incorporates Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), which provides employment opportunities to disabled workers and ex-service personnel; congratulates everyone involved with City Building, which it understands has a turnover of almost £200 million and has delivered more than £33 million to help fund frontline services in Glasgow, and wishes the company every success for the future.
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That the Parliament notes that City Building, Glasgow City Council’s arms-length construction firm, has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, considered to be the UK’s highest business accolade; acknowledges that the award has been made in recognition of the company's social and environmental work, such as its partnership with Glasgow Housing Association to build four prototype affordable houses as part of the Glasgow House initiative, which applies high levels of insulation, solar thermal panels and the use of solar gain to reduce energy consumption by 75% to help tackle fuel poverty; further acknowledges that the award also recognises the many other achievements of the company, which runs Scotland’s largest apprentice centre and incorporates Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), which provides employment opportunities to disabled workers and ex-service personnel; congratulates everyone involved with City Building, which it understands has a turnover of almost £200 million and has delivered more than £33 million to help fund frontline services in Glasgow, and wishes the company every success for the future.
Supported by: Margaret McDougall, Anne McTaggart, John Pentland, Claire Baker, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Elaine Murray, Claudia Beamish, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, James Kelly, Neil Bibby, Drew Smith
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That the Parliament notes what it considers to have been the surprise proposal in the 2012 UK Budget to remove the zero rating on VAT for approved alterations to certain listed buildings; acknowledges the benefit it understands that the existing fiscal arrangement brings to individuals and small charities that deal with the most challenging and often complex conservation projects; believes that the sympathetic adaptation of Scotland's cherished listed buildings to new uses is the best way to ensure their long-term sustainability, and, in order to help safeguard the nation's heritage for future generations, calls on the UK Government to reverse the proposed measure.
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That the Parliament notes what it considers to have been the surprise proposal in the 2012 UK Budget to remove the zero rating on VAT for approved alterations to certain listed buildings; acknowledges the benefit it understands that the existing fiscal arrangement brings to individuals and small charities that deal with the most challenging and often complex conservation projects; believes that the sympathetic adaptation of Scotland's cherished listed buildings to new uses is the best way to ensure their long-term sustainability, and, in order to help safeguard the nation's heritage for future generations, calls on the UK Government to reverse the proposed measure.
Supported by: Drew Smith, Neil Findlay, Iain Gray, Lewis Macdonald, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Hanzala Malik, Richard Simpson, David Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Mark Griffin
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02738 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (National Performing Companies), insert at end ", and congratulates those local authorities, companies and individuals that also support the work of the National Performing Companies."
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As an amendment to motion S4M-02738 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (National Performing Companies), insert at end ", and congratulates those local authorities, companies and individuals that also support the work of the National Performing Companies."
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That the Parliament understands that houses in the Carron area of Springburn are to benefit from a £3.5 million green facelift; notes that this programme of housing improvements is expected to be delivered by North Glasgow Housing Association in partnership with Scottish Gas; welcomes the planned improvements, which include providing insulated overcladding, new A-rated condensing boilers and radiators and free home-energy advice; believes that the project will be beneficial to over 500 families in the Carron community, and commends the work, which, it considers, will not only improve the appearance of the buildings but also increase the energy efficiency of local residents' homes and bring savings in energy costs.
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That the Parliament understands that houses in the Carron area of Springburn are to benefit from a £3.5 million green facelift; notes that this programme of housing improvements is expected to be delivered by North Glasgow Housing Association in partnership with Scottish Gas; welcomes the planned improvements, which include providing insulated overcladding, new A-rated condensing boilers and radiators and free home-energy advice; believes that the project will be beneficial to over 500 families in the Carron community, and commends the work, which, it considers, will not only improve the appearance of the buildings but also increase the energy efficiency of local residents' homes and bring savings in energy costs.
Supported by: Margaret McDougall, Hanzala Malik, John Pentland, Jamie Hepburn, Elaine Murray, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Anne McTaggart, Drew Smith, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament notes the success of two projects in the Maryhill and Springburn constituency in the Scottish Civic Trust My Place Awards 2012; congratulates the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust and Hunter Reid, project co-ordinator of the Maryhill Burgh Halls project, on their success in winning the overall My Places Award and Civic Champion Award respectively; further congratulates Lambhill Stables on receiving one of two High Commendation awards; believes that these awards are just recognition for outstanding projects that have brought two historic buildings back into active use for the communities of north Glasgow and beyond; believes that both Maryhill Burgh Halls and Lambhill Stables provide valuable community hubs offering a wide range of facilities and activities for local people as well as serving as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of their respective communities; commends everyone involved in both projects on their success in restoring the buildings, and wishes both Maryhill Burgh Halls and Lambhill Stables continued success as they enjoy a new lease of life in service to the community.
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That the Parliament notes the success of two projects in the Maryhill and Springburn constituency in the Scottish Civic Trust My Place Awards 2012; congratulates the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust and Hunter Reid, project co-ordinator of the Maryhill Burgh Halls project, on their success in winning the overall My Places Award and Civic Champion Award respectively; further congratulates Lambhill Stables on receiving one of two High Commendation awards; believes that these awards are just recognition for outstanding projects that have brought two historic buildings back into active use for the communities of north Glasgow and beyond; believes that both Maryhill Burgh Halls and Lambhill Stables provide valuable community hubs offering a wide range of facilities and activities for local people as well as serving as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of their respective communities; commends everyone involved in both projects on their success in restoring the buildings, and wishes both Maryhill Burgh Halls and Lambhill Stables continued success as they enjoy a new lease of life in service to the community.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, James Kelly, Jackie Baillie, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik
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That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Youth Theatre (SYT) has announced a new vocational theatre course for young people aged between 16 and 25; further notes that the six and a half week Performance and Production Course will offer participants the chance to learn about and build on the skills needed in live performance and help them gain a practical qualification in performance; recognises that this learning programme, which it understands is unique to the SYT, will run alongside the SYT’s annual flagship event, Summer Festival, which is a celebration of youth theatre for young people across Scotland and offers performance courses for those aged between 8 and 25, and welcomes the introduction of this new accredited course to help young people to achieve a practical qualification in performance.
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That the Parliament notes that the Scottish Youth Theatre (SYT) has announced a new vocational theatre course for young people aged between 16 and 25; further notes that the six and a half week Performance and Production Course will offer participants the chance to learn about and build on the skills needed in live performance and help them gain a practical qualification in performance; recognises that this learning programme, which it understands is unique to the SYT, will run alongside the SYT’s annual flagship event, Summer Festival, which is a celebration of youth theatre for young people across Scotland and offers performance courses for those aged between 8 and 25, and welcomes the introduction of this new accredited course to help young people to achieve a practical qualification in performance.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Linda Fabiani
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That the Parliament notes that North Glasgow Housing Association has won the Sustainable Business of the Year award in the Grow Green Awards; further notes that the award recognises local businesses and other organisations that have taken significant and practical steps to make themselves more environmentally sustainable; believes that the award recognises the steps taken by the association to becoming a more sustainable business, including promoting recycling and energy efficiency; welcomes the moves made by the association that benefit the organisation, its tenants and the wider community; congratulates it on this achievement, which comes on top of other recent awards, which have seen the association named in the Sunday Times list of the 100 best not-for-profit organisations and as one of the Top 90 companies in Scotland at the Scottish Business Awards, and wishes it every continued success.
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That the Parliament notes that North Glasgow Housing Association has won the Sustainable Business of the Year award in the Grow Green Awards; further notes that the award recognises local businesses and other organisations that have taken significant and practical steps to make themselves more environmentally sustainable; believes that the award recognises the steps taken by the association to becoming a more sustainable business, including promoting recycling and energy efficiency; welcomes the moves made by the association that benefit the organisation, its tenants and the wider community; congratulates it on this achievement, which comes on top of other recent awards, which have seen the association named in the Sunday Times list of the 100 best not-for-profit organisations and as one of the Top 90 companies in Scotland at the Scottish Business Awards, and wishes it every continued success.
Supported by: Elaine Murray, Jackie Baillie, James Kelly, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Hanzala Malik, Paul Martin, Jamie Hepburn, David Stewart, Margaret McDougall, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Drew Smith, Margaret McCulloch
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That the Parliament notes the success of the group of young people on the Get Started in Urban Spaces project in Milton in Glasgow for making it to the Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Award National Finals 2011-12 in the Community Impact category; further notes that this follows their success in winning the category in the regional finals for Scotland; recognises that this award celebrates the positive contribution that a group of young people makes to the local community; acknowledges that the young people on the project overcame a range of personal challenges such as unemployment, homelessness and substance abuse to develop new skills, confidence and motivation while redeveloping an area of derelict land in their community in north Glasgow; welcomes the positive contribution that their hard work has made to the local area by creating a community garden that can be enjoyed and nurtured by local residents; thanks the partner organisations involved in the project, including Love Milton and Glasgow City Council; congratulates the young people on their significant achievements and success in this project, and wishes them all the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament notes the success of the group of young people on the Get Started in Urban Spaces project in Milton in Glasgow for making it to the Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Award National Finals 2011-12 in the Community Impact category; further notes that this follows their success in winning the category in the regional finals for Scotland; recognises that this award celebrates the positive contribution that a group of young people makes to the local community; acknowledges that the young people on the project overcame a range of personal challenges such as unemployment, homelessness and substance abuse to develop new skills, confidence and motivation while redeveloping an area of derelict land in their community in north Glasgow; welcomes the positive contribution that their hard work has made to the local area by creating a community garden that can be enjoyed and nurtured by local residents; thanks the partner organisations involved in the project, including Love Milton and Glasgow City Council; congratulates the young people on their significant achievements and success in this project, and wishes them all the very best for the future.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Neil Bibby, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Hanzala Malik, Hugh Henry, Sarah Boyack, Jackie Baillie
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