That the Parliament notes that Scotland Loves Local Week, spearheaded by Scotland’s Town Partnership, takes place between 26 August and 1 September 2024; understands that the week is part of a national campaign with a local focus, which shines a spotlight on why choosing local is integral to building better, stronger, and more sustainable practices and communities for the future; believes that the week will help people understand the significant impact that choosing local has, by helping to build economic and environmental sustainability in local communities; further believes that localism is at the heart of building a stronger, fairer and greener Scotland, and encourages people in East Kilbride and across Scotland to support local businesses in Scotland Loves Local Week and throughout the year.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Alexander Burnett, Maggie Chapman, Annabelle Ewing, Joe FitzPatrick, Kenneth Gibson, Christine Grahame, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Ben Macpherson, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Elena Whitham