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Motion · S6M-02245 · 23 Nov 2021

Union Chain Bridge

Lodged by Rachael Hamilton (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the restoration of the famous Union Chain Bridge; congratulates the partnership, which has won a prestigious Local Government Chronicle Award; recognises that it was described by judges as an 'innovative scheme that has overcome significant complexities to achieve their objective of restoring the world’s oldest suspension bridge successfully'; recognises the importance of this restoration as the bridge is a key transport link between Scotland and England; acknowledges that the project team is delivering programmes to encourage young people to consider careers in the STEM sector and has organised a comprehensive programme of community engagement events in order to support the growing tourism economy of the area.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.