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Motion · S6M-01448 · 29 Sep 2021

East Lothian Success at Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards

Lodged by Craig Hoy (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that six In Bloom groups from East Lothian have been recognised by Keep Scotland Beautiful at a virtual Beautiful Scotland celebration and award ceremony; understands that almost 50 entrants, from 17 local authority areas, were congratulated for their efforts to support and enhance their local communities, the climate and nature; further understands that, of the six entrants from East Lothian, Dunbar in Bloom and The Blooming Belters from Tranent decided to enter a new non-judged category and received a Certificate of Recognition, while four entrants entered the competition and received the following awards: Gifford Community – Gold, North Berwick in Bloom – Gold, Blooming Haddington – Gold and Aberlady in Bloom – Silver Gilt; recognises that two of 13 discretionary awards were won by East Lothian, with Gifford Community scooping the New Entrant award, and East Lothian Council taking home the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society award, which is given to the local authority which demonstrates the highest standard of horticulture in public open spaces, and thanks all the entrants and volunteers for their commitment to keeping communities beautiful and helping the environment, despite the challenging times we are in.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.