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Motion · S6M-10809 · 10 Oct 2023

Topgolf Shortlisted for Prestigious Regeneration Award

Lodged by Clare Haughey (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Topgolf Recruitment on being shortlisted for the 2023 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration; understands that Topgolf has been nominated in the Removing Barriers to Employability category; notes that Topgolf opened its first Scottish destination in Rutherglen in December 2022; recognises that Topgolf has created over 300 new jobs at the Rutherglen venue, including a mix of full and part-time positions across front of house, maintenance, kitchen and bar staff; notes that the company, in partnership with Clyde Gateway and developer, Ashfield Land, targeted its recruitment drive at school leavers, parent returners and career changers; understands that approximately 78% of new employees live locally to the venue, and wishes Topgolf the best of luck at the 2023 SURF awards ceremony, which is being held in Glasgow in December 2023.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.