Motion · S6M-00206 · 1 Jun 2021
Haddington High Street Stalwart to Close
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges the imminent closure of Joe Forte Sports in Haddington, which has been a fixture on the town's High Street since it first opened on 27 July 1985; notes that, as well as running the successful sports shop, Joe, a former professional footballer, has also taken on leading roles in the local community, as Chair of Haddington Business Association, Blooming Haddington and Haddington Running Club; thanks him for everything that he has done for local businesses and the town over the years, and wishes him and his wife all the best for their retirement.
Supporters (11)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Paul McLennan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Smyth 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.