Motion text
That this House celebrates the work of Bathgate bairn Jim Allan; congratulates Jim Allan on winning the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero award for Lothian; acknowledges Jim Allan as an award-winning community role model and inspiring eco-warrior for his work in clearing litter; recognises the impact of litter on many communities; understands the danger of litter to wildlife and the natural environment; commends Jim for his hard-work collecting litter and inspiring local litter-pickers since 2019; thanks the inspired 3,650-strong community movement that has collected 541 tonnes of litter in the year to September 2024; further acknowledges the social and health benefits of these group activities in encouraging exercise and fresh air, and providing purpose; encourages the community aspiration and spirit needed to take up activities that help to improve street cleanliness, reconnect people with their neighbours and reap health benefits; and wishes Jim Allan and West Lothian Litter Pickers well in their future endeavours.
Signatures (7)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Sullivan, Kirsteen
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 November 2024
Stainbank, Euan
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2024
Poynton, Gregor
Labour
Signed on
25 November 2024
Ferguson, Patricia
Labour
Signed on
17 December 2024
Leishman, Brian
Labour
Signed on
17 December 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.