Motion · S3M-05544 · 15 Jan 2010
Recognition of Council Workers' Efforts during the Big Freeze
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the efforts of council workers in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire who made tremendous efforts to keep services going and respond to the public during the recent severe weather; notes that, while priority was given to gritting and clearing snow from major routes, many roads and pavements in housing schemes and outlying areas were not treated, causing difficulty for local residents; urges the councils, in light of the recent experience, to consult local communities while reviewing the effectiveness of their winter plans, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire councils have adequate resources to deal with the aftermath of the freeze and subsequent thaw.
Supporters (9)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 18 Jan 2010
- Karen Gillon 18 Jan 2010
- James Kelly 18 Jan 2010
- Mary Mulligan 18 Jan 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 18 Jan 2010
- Robin Harper 19 Jan 2010
- Rhoda Grant 20 Jan 2010
- Mr Frank McAveety 21 Jan 2010
- Cathy Peattie 27 Jan 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.