That this House celebrates the launch of the inaugural West Dunbartonshire Schools Golf Championship at Dalmuir Golf Course, a landmark event that brought together 31 young people representing Clydebank High School, St. Peter the Apostle High School, Vale of Leven Academy, Dumbarton Academy, and Our Lady & St. Patrick’s High School; welcomes the establishment of this free-to-enter tournament as a powerful vehicle for breaking down historical barriers to golf, making the sport accessible to al...
That this House congratulates Greenwheel Electric on being granted planning permission for the development of a new electric vehicle charging and business hub at Lomondgate; welcomes the company’s commitment to supporting the transition to low-emission transport through the provision of 18 low-cost, ultra-rapid charging bays powered by 100% renewable energy; notes the inclusion of business-focused office meeting spaces and a local retail outlet, supporting job creation and economic activity i...
That this House congratulates Emma Dean, the ten-year-old dancer from East Renfrewshire, on her stunning success at the Dance World Cup in Portugal; notes the competition is the world’s largest all-genre dance competition with some 7,500 dancers competing from across the world; highlights Emma’s terrific achievements at the competition, winning gold for tap, silver for acro, and placing sixth for jazz dance; appreciates that Emma’s success in Portugal adds to an already impressive record of w...
That this House notes the grand opening of Red Ramp Events by the Golden Friendship Club based in Clydebank, with members also from Dumbarton, the Vale of Leven and across the west of Scotland; understands that this opening may be the first community based wheelchair entertainment venue in the world which will be invaluable in breaking down barriers faced by wheelchair users allowing them equal access to entertainment without discrimination; believes this is another example of the exceptional...
That this House wishes to extend its congratulations to the staff and volunteers of West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will be marking its 50th anniversary on the 16th September 2021; believes that those staff and volunteers have provided an invaluable service to the citizens of the West Dunbartonshire district over those 50 years ensuring that individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, the services available to them or an inability...
That this House notes that 25 August 2016 marked 20 years since the murder of 14 year old Caroline Glachan; recalls that on 25 August 1996, Caroline's body was found in the River Leven near Bonhill in an appalling crime that shocked the local community; expresses regret that 20 years later the murder remains unsolved and continues to cause pain to Caroline's family; welcomes the launch of Operation Fairing by Police Scotland in which specialist officers will re-examine the case using the late...
That this House congratulates the Vale of Leven Autism and Asperger's Forum (VOLAAF) on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups, which is the highest form of recognition for voluntary organisations; believes that VOLAAF carries out invaluable work in supporting parents and carers of families affected by Autism spectrum disorders and is a worthy recipient of this award; notes that the VOLAAF is based within the West of Scotland Autism and Asperger's ...
That this House recognises the value of promoting public speaking in developing confidence and self-worth and congratulates the students and staff of the schools of West Dunbartonshire, including St Peter the Apostle High School, Clydebank High School, Dumbarton Academy, Our Lady and St Patrick's High School and Vale of Leven Academy, as well as Hermitage Academy of Argyll and Bute who recently participated in the annual McKinnon Cup Debating Championships; recognises that the schools were al...