Motion · S5M-23401 · 17 Nov 2020
Archie’s Newsagents of Kirkintilloch
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Archie’s newsagents of Kirkintilloch on its recent award as one of East Dunbartonshire’s High Street Heroes; understands that the award is part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign, which has been organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership with the support of the Scottish Government; recognises the award's purpose in highlighting the grassroots response to the pandemic; encourages people to shop local first for all their needs; praises Archie’s newsagents for its continued community focus and spirit; understands that Lisa Giffen and others at the newsagents provided free delivery, free lunches for schoolchildren, meals for vulnerable and older residents and ran competitions for local kids to keep them active during the pandemic; wishes the organisation all the best for the future, and expresses its gratitude for this community service.
Supporters (16)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 18 Nov 2020
- Richard Lyle 18 Nov 2020
- Ruth Maguire 18 Nov 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 18 Nov 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 18 Nov 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 18 Nov 2020
- Sandra White 18 Nov 2020
- Annabelle Ewing 19 Nov 2020
- Bill Kidd 19 Nov 2020
- Joan McAlpine 19 Nov 2020
- Gil Paterson 19 Nov 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2020
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 23 Nov 2020
- Gail Ross 25 Nov 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 26 Nov 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.