Motion · S2M-03810 · 12 Jan 2006
North Ayrshire Schools PPP Project
The motion
That the Parliament notes that North Ayrshire Council, through a PPP project, intends to amalgamate St Andrew’s Academy in Saltcoats with St Michael’s Academy in Kilwinning and to build a “superschool” to be erected on Laighdykes playing fields in Saltcoats, the only playing fields serving the towns of Saltcoats and Ardrossan; is concerned that the council’s plans will impact adversely on the educational attainment of pupils and on the provision of open space and sports pitches in Saltcoats and Ardrossan; is further concerned that questions remain over aspects of the bidding and procurement processes adopted by North Ayrshire Council in its PPP for Schools Project, and considers that public private partnerships do not represent best value for local taxpayers and local communities.
Supporters (14)
- Frances Curran 13 Jan 2006
- Fiona Hyslop 13 Jan 2006
- Carolyn Leckie 13 Jan 2006
- Margo MacDonald 13 Jan 2006
- Alex Neil 13 Jan 2006
- Chris Ballance 16 Jan 2006
- Ms Rosemary Byrne 16 Jan 2006
- Robin Harper 16 Jan 2006
- Tommy Sheridan 16 Jan 2006
- Dr Jean Turner 16 Jan 2006
- Adam Ingram 17 Jan 2006
- John Swinburne 19 Jan 2006
- Sandra White 27 Jan 2006
- Dennis Canavan 2 Feb 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.