Motion · S5M-22086 · 18 Jun 2020
The Lochside Press Awarded £3,000 Grant
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates The Lochside Press on being awarded a £3,000 grant from the Public Interest News Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund; understands that almost 90 independent news groups applied to the fund, which seeks to award and develop independent news publishers that consistently provide a high standard of journalism; recognises that The Lochside Press, as a community-driven website, covers news and events from around the Clyde sea lochs in the West Scotland region and works to promote local achievements and services; appreciates, in particular, the dedication of The Lochside Press to provide vital in-depth reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic by, for example, highlighting the latest guidance and public services available to local residents, and wishes The Lochside Press team well as they continue to publish trusted local news in the midst of the these challenging times.
Supporters (13)
- Jeremy Balfour 18 Jun 2020
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 18 Jun 2020
- Bill Kidd 18 Jun 2020
- Margaret Mitchell 18 Jun 2020
- Gil Paterson 18 Jun 2020
- Alexander Stewart 18 Jun 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 18 Jun 2020
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 19 Jun 2020
- Peter Chapman 22 Jun 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Jun 2020
- Michelle Ballantyne 30 Jun 2020
- Annie Wells 9 Jul 2020
- Ruth Maguire 19 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.