Congratulations to Woodhall, Faskine and Palacecraig Conservation Group

That the Parliament congratulates the Woodhall, Faskine and Palacecraig Conservation Group on what it considers to be a magnificent campaign to protect 244 hectares of greenbelt land from development; welcomes the decision by North Lanarkshire Councillors to reject the application for development, which would have included two large units for storage and distribution space, as well as the decision by the reporter, who was appointed by the Scottish Ministers, to reject the appeal against the council's decision; notes that the area is an ideal place for walking, jogging and enjoying varied wildlife; recognises that the conservation group is made up entirely of volunteers who, through their passion, dedication and energy, built a campaign supported by thousands of local residents that saw off developers, who, it believes, would have destroyed this greenbelt in pursuit of profit; welcomes what it sees as a victory of organised people against organised money, and would further welcome consideration of the option of community ownership to further protect this greenbelt site for future generations to enjoy.