Motion · S3M-06443 · 1 Jun 2010
Revaluation of Rates for Nurseries in the Independent Sector in Fife
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern the revaluation of rates for nurseries in the independent sector in Fife, which has seen significant rates increases on business properties; acknowledges that of the 26 nurseries in the independent sector in Fife, only four have seen increases in their rates of under 30% while 15 face increases of 50 to 100% and seven nurseries face increases of 150% or higher; understands that nurseries in the independent sector across Fife are facing these increased rates at a time of already difficult economic circumstances in which it is believed that many parents are hesitant to put their children into nursery because of the cost involved, and that this impacts on women looking to return to work; recognises that the significant increases in rates may lead to job losses and force smaller independent nurseries out of business, and urges the Scottish Government to look again at transitional rates relief to give businesses time to accommodate increased rates.
Supporters (14)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 2 Jun 2010
- Trish Godman 2 Jun 2010
- Mr Frank McAveety 2 Jun 2010
- Mary Mulligan 2 Jun 2010
- John Park 3 Jun 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 3 Jun 2010
- Robin Harper 8 Jun 2010
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 10 Jun 2010
- Rhona Brankin 10 Jun 2010
- Patricia Ferguson 10 Jun 2010
- Ken Macintosh 10 Jun 2010
- David Whitton 10 Jun 2010
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 15 Jun 2010
- Elaine Murray 21 Jun 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.