Motion · S6M-18818 · 10 Sep 2025
The Empire Café, Inspiring City Awards 2025 Winner
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Empire Café, winner of the Heritage Champion Award at the Inspiring City Awards 2025, for its innovative approach to exploring Glasgow’s historical connections to the North Atlantic Slave Trade; understands that the café was founded by Jude Barber and Louise Welsh and uses initiatives such as the podcast, Who Owns the Clyde, to promote discussion on ecological, social and economic futures; recognises the café’s efforts to educate the public, preserve heritage and foster community engagement; appreciates the role of staff, volunteers and collaborators in driving meaningful cultural dialogue, and commends the Empire Café for its ongoing contribution to Glasgow’s cultural, historical, and educational life.
Supporters (25)
- Jeremy Balfour 11 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 11 Sep 2025
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 11 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 11 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 11 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 11 Sep 2025
- Douglas Ross 11 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 11 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 11 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 12 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 Sep 2025
- Tess White 12 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 13 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 14 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 14 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 15 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 16 Sep 2025
- Roz McCall 17 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 22 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 23 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 23 Oct 2025
- Jackson Carlaw 29 Oct 2025
- Ruth Maguire 29 Oct 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.