That this House recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week from 9 to 15 October and its importance in raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other forms of pregnancy and baby loss can have on parents and wider families; further recognises this year’s theme, Together We Care, and the powerful message that compassionate support for those affected by baby loss is a shared responsibility across families, communities, healthcare services, charities and wider society; commends the work of Baby Loss Retreat in providing a safe and compassionate environment for individuals and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, offering them space to grieve, reflect and receive support; also recognises the dedication of volunteers, healthcare professionals, charities, support organisations and everyone who provides compassionate care to bereaved families; believes that no parent or family should have to face the grief of baby loss alone and that appropriate emotional, practical and bereavement support should be accessible to everyone who needs it; welcomes the opportunities provided by Baby Loss Awareness Week for people to speak openly about pregnancy and baby loss, helping to challenge stigma and break the silence that often surrounds bereavement; supports the Wave of Light candle ceremony, when families and communities come together to remember babies whose lives were sadly too short; and calls on Parliament and wider society to continue working together to improve awareness, understanding and support for everyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

That this House recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week from 9 to 15 October and its importance in raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other forms of pregnancy and baby loss can have on parents and wider families;...

That this House commends Playlist for Life on its work in supporting people living with dementia through the use of personalised music playlists; recognises the positive impact that personally meaningful music can have in reconnecting people living with dementia and their memories; acknowledges National Playlist Day on 18 September, established by Playlist for Life in 2022 as a celebration of the regenerative aspects of music, with music venues, communities and organisations across the UK taking part to raise awareness; further recognises the valuable support the charity provides to families, communities, and health professionals; further acknowledges Playlist for Life’s work in creating an animated video resource as part of their Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Project in Glasgow to aid diverse communities; notes that this video was in English and Hindi, with Hindi chosen as the first translation as it is widely spoken in South Asian communities in Glasgow; and wishes Playlist for Life continued success in embedding personalised music as part of standard dementia care.

That this House commends Playlist for Life on its work in supporting people living with dementia through the use of personalised music playlists; recognises the positive impact that personally meaningful music can have in reconnecting people living with dementia and their memories; acknowledges National Playlist Day on 18 September, established...

That this House congratulates Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church, Church of Scotland, in Glasgow North constituency on its 200th anniversary; commends the contribution made by the Church to not just their local faith group but to the wider community in the form of initiatives such as their Highway Club, Stay and Play, Gaffe Caff, Breakout and Dancetime, which all have a lasting positive impact on the local area; recognises the hard work of the clergy and everyone involved in the Church to ensure its continued success; notes that this milestone came to light following a recent reorganisation of the Church's archives; and wishes all the best to the Church through this 200th year and beyond.

That this House congratulates Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church, Church of Scotland, in Glasgow North constituency on its 200th anniversary; commends the contribution made by the Church to not just their local faith group but to the wider community in the form of initiatives such as their Highway Club, Stay and...

This House congratulates the success of the Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 which recently took place in Toryglen Football Centre in Glasgow; commends the organisers, Glasgow Afghan United, on a successful event that included teams of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local players from more than 50 countries who came together to celebrate football and their community; recognises the work of the organisers in making this event happen and for their broader work with refugees in Scotland; thanks the organisers, participants, volunteers, players and supporters for demonstrating the strength that sport can have to bring communities together to celebrate the contributions of refugees to Scotland; and wishes all involved the very best of luck in organising this event again in the future.

This House congratulates the success of the Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 which recently took place in Toryglen Football Centre in Glasgow; commends the organisers, Glasgow Afghan United, on a successful event that included teams of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local players from more than 50 countries who came...

That this House congratulates St Blane’s Primary School in Summerston in Glasgow North constituency on their 50th anniversary; recognises the contribution made by the school to the education and development of generations of young people in Summerston; commends the dedication of the school’s teachers and support staff, and the hard work of five decades of pupils, in maintaining the school’s legacy; and wishes pupils and staff well through this 50th year and beyond.

That this House congratulates St Blane’s Primary School in Summerston in Glasgow North constituency on their 50th anniversary; recognises the contribution made by the school to the education and development of generations of young people in Summerston; commends the dedication of the school’s teachers and support staff, and the hard...

That this House congratulates the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café on the creation of Dementia Fest in partnership with Glasgow Life; notes it is running as a part of Glasgow’s WestFest and will include an open air concert on Kelvin Way, a dementia film festival, dementia friendly health walks and reminiscence events at local iconic landmarks, including the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Park, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Riverside Museum and local libraries; recognises the vital work of local charities such as Dementia Heroes; further congratulates Dementia Heroes for being recently awarded the Commonwealth Festival Fund Award, to support both multicultural and socially disadvantaged communities; celebrates the expansion of Dementia Heroes’ service across the city through cafés and library dementia hour services; and wishes the best to everyone at Dementia Heroes as they reach the first anniversary of its launch.

That this House congratulates the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café on the creation of Dementia Fest in partnership with Glasgow Life; notes it is running as a part of Glasgow’s WestFest and will include an open air concert on Kelvin Way, a dementia film festival, dementia friendly...

That this Parliament notes the importance of creating stronger, better connected and more resilient communities across Scotland; recognises that ScottishPower, SSE, Scottish Water and Openreach have recently set out £46 billion of investment in the country’s infrastructure between 2025-2030; understands the investment in electricity, water and digital infrastructure will unlock economic growth, putting an estimated more than £32 billion into supply chains in Scotland and supporting more than 27,000 jobs; notes the importance of growing and supporting the workforce through early career opportunities, retraining and upskilling to ensure Scotland has the right skills, talent and expertise to deliver and maintain these infrastructure investments; welcomes commitments to putting communities at the heart of these investment plans, with almost £350 million in community benefit planned to deliver lasting positive impacts; further notes a commitment from the companies to working with local people to deliver the best possible outcomes that focus on progress for the greater good; and further welcomes that the environment will also be a key consideration with projects taking a nature positive approach that will see more than 14,700 hectares of land restored to nature.

That this Parliament notes the importance of creating stronger, better connected and more resilient communities across Scotland; recognises that ScottishPower, SSE, Scottish Water and Openreach have recently set out £46 billion of investment in the country’s infrastructure between 2025-2030; understands the investment in electricity, water and digital infrastructure will unlock...

That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of the University of Glasgow's James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) as one of the United Kingdom's foremost facilities for research, development and training in nanoscale devices; recognises the Centre's contribution since 26 March 2006 in advancing fundamental research, enabling commercial partnerships and supporting Scotland's thriving critical technologies sector; notes the JWNC's role in helping Scottish company Sivers Semiconductors supply 45 million advanced lasers to AI datacentres and optical networks worldwide, contributing to the technology that underpins the modern internet; commends the Centre's long record of world-leading achievement from diamond transistors to devices deployed on the International Space Station; further commends the JWNC's work in training over 200 postgraduate students each year and supporting nearly 200 high-tech companies across 23 countries; and looks forward to the Centre’s and the University of Glasgow's continued contribution to Scottish innovation, UK economic growth and sovereign manufacturing capability.

That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of the University of Glasgow's James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) as one of the United Kingdom's foremost facilities for research, development and training in nanoscale devices; recognises the Centre's contribution since 26 March 2006 in advancing fundamental research, enabling commercial partnerships and supporting...

That this House celebrates the Glasgow 850 Interfaith Sponsored Walk which is a visible sign of hope and community in our city; commends their work in promoting interfaith dialogue by encouraging people of all backgrounds to join in a walk between eight places of worship to hear blessings for Glasgow from different faith traditions and ending with a shared community meal; recognises the value that St Andrews West Parish Church, Hindu Mandir Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow Buddhist Centre, St Aloysius Church, Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow Central Mosque and Glasgow Gurdwara brings to local faith communities; welcomes this sponsored walk's mission to support the work of Interfaith Glasgow in tackling prejudice and building positive connections between people of all faiths and beliefs; hopes they succeed in reaching their fundraising goal for this important work; and wishes all participants and organisers every success on the day.

That this House celebrates the Glasgow 850 Interfaith Sponsored Walk which is a visible sign of hope and community in our city; commends their work in promoting interfaith dialogue by encouraging people of all backgrounds to join in a walk between eight places of worship to hear blessings for Glasgow...

That this House notes the immediate need for Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and forced labour bans legislation to support human rights, consumers, businesses, and the environment; further notes that the voluntary framework introduced in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is now outdated and eclipsed by international standards; also notes that the introduction of similar human rights and environmental due diligence laws by our largest trading partners opens the risk of Britain becoming a dumping ground for goods made with the involvement of human rights and environmental abuses; and believes that this legislation, would support economic growth, promote responsible business conduct, and protect workers and the environment.

That this House notes the immediate need for Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and forced labour bans legislation to support human rights, consumers, businesses, and the environment; further notes that the voluntary framework introduced in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is now outdated and eclipsed by international standards;...

That this House celebrates Scotland Loves Local Week which is essential in highlighting the importance of local businesses and social enterprises for the prosperity of our communities; commends Scotland's Towns Partnerships for their hard work leading this campaign; recognises and supports the campaigns theme of Flying the Flag for Local Businesses; notes that, with national pride running high as Scotland competes in the FIFA World Cup, the campaign encourages communities across the country to show their support for local businesses and the people behind them during this competition; further notes the impact that the initiative has on keeping spending local which sustains jobs and strengthens local economies; and appreciates that our local businesses, social enterprises, music venues, bars, cafes and restaurants are essential for a healthy community and wishes them the very best in their campaign.

That this House celebrates Scotland Loves Local Week which is essential in highlighting the importance of local businesses and social enterprises for the prosperity of our communities; commends Scotland's Towns Partnerships for their hard work leading this campaign; recognises and supports the campaigns theme of Flying the Flag for Local...

That this House celebrates the cultural contribution to Scotland made by Sir Alexander Gibson on what would have been his 100th birthday; recognises that he was the first Scot to serve as Principal Conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra, a role he held for 25 years; further recognises that he was the founder of Scottish Opera in 1962, Scotland's national opera company; notes his lifelong mission to make classical music and opera accessible to all and his devotion to encouraging musicians and singers to achieve their highest potential; also recognises that his vision continues through the organisations he shaped and led, which bring world-class opera and music to diverse audiences across Scotland, including this month's world premiere of The Great Wave; and recognises the contribution of his wife, Lady Veronica Gibson, who played a key role in Scottish Opera's development from its inception and served as its President from 2013 until her death in 2022.

That this House celebrates the cultural contribution to Scotland made by Sir Alexander Gibson on what would have been his 100th birthday; recognises that he was the first Scot to serve as Principal Conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra, a role he held for 25 years; further recognises that he...

That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls Club for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Arts Champion of the Year award; notes that the Glasgow Girls Club offers artistic programmes to young women and girls; recognises that these programmes have supported young women and girls out of vulnerable situations by building their confidence, enabling them to access employment and other opportunities; further notes that the Glasgow Girls Club’s provides space for young women and girls to design projects and campaigns; welcomes their recent project with Glasgow City Centre and the Carter Centre, which highlighted the continued harms caused by sexism across the city’s billboards; and commends the Glasgow Girls Club for 10 years of creating spaces where young women and girls feel safe and nurtured.

That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls Club for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Arts Champion of the Year award; notes that the Glasgow Girls Club offers artistic programmes to young women and girls; recognises that these programmes have supported young women and girls out of vulnerable situations by...

That this House commends the volunteers of Home-Start North Glasgow for receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Health and Wellbeing Award; notes that Home-Start Glasgow North integrates midwifery, perinatal mental health and third sector organisations together; acknowledges the key role of volunteers at Home-Start North Glasgow, who deliver peer-support activities for other families, alongside supporting fundraising, administration and other vital tasks; recognises that the Hub aims to support over 250 families annually, specifically focusing on the critical first 1,001 days of a child's life; and further recognises the positive impact this collaborative model has made for families in Maryhill and the wider community.

That this House commends the volunteers of Home-Start North Glasgow for receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Health and Wellbeing Award; notes that Home-Start Glasgow North integrates midwifery, perinatal mental health and third sector organisations together; acknowledges the key role of volunteers at Home-Start North Glasgow, who deliver peer-support activities...

That this House commends Lambhill Stables in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Green Award; notes that Lambhill Stables is a community hub offering a café, community garden, social groups and a forum to solve local issues; further commends Lambhill Stables for their commitment to the environment through repurposing this formerly underutilised land into this community hub, and commencing initiatives such as food waste recycling and a bike shop; praises the 30 volunteers who work to run and maintain the Lambhill Stables site; and celebrates this recognition of Lambhill Stables as a vital community hub dedicated to fostering a sustainable environment and providing essential support to the Lambhill and Cadder communities.

That this House commends Lambhill Stables in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Green Award; notes that Lambhill Stables is a community hub offering a café, community garden, social groups and a forum to solve local issues; further commends Lambhill Stables for their commitment to the environment through repurposing this...

That this House congratulates Wilma Mather for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Senior Champion Award for fostering community spirit in Summerston; acknowledges Wilma’s commitment to community work since moving to Summerston in 1975; notes Wilma’s tireless work volunteering with schools, youth clubs and other community groups; further notes that Wilma is the chair of Summerston Community and Environmental Group, which developed a local community action plan to enhance the local area; considers that Wilma’s constructive approach to community activism has resulted in numerous community-organised events and activities taking place in the Summerston area; and wishes Wilma well in her continued endeavours to enhance the community.

That this House congratulates Wilma Mather for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Senior Champion Award for fostering community spirit in Summerston; acknowledges Wilma’s commitment to community work since moving to Summerston in 1975; notes Wilma’s tireless work volunteering with schools, youth clubs and other community groups; further notes...

That this House congratulates Ella Hayes for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Little Champion Award; notes that the Shakespeare Street Youth Club is the oldest youth club in Scotland, and supports young people to engage in play, sport and days out; recognises that she has been an exemplary volunteer at the Shakespeare Street Youth Club where she supports younger children to take part in activities; commends Ella for ensuring that everyone feels included at the Shakespeare Street Youth Club; and extends best wishes for the future to Ella.

That this House congratulates Ella Hayes for being awarded the Glasgow Times Community Champions Little Champion Award; notes that the Shakespeare Street Youth Club is the oldest youth club in Scotland, and supports young people to engage in play, sport and days out; recognises that she has been an exemplary...

That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Partick Thistle Football Club, founded in 1876; recognises the club’s rich heritage as one of Scotland’s oldest professional football teams and its longstanding contribution to the sporting and cultural life of Glasgow and Scotland; pays tribute to the generations of players, staff, volunteers and supporters who have shaped the club over the past century and a half; acknowledges the club’s commitment to community engagement, youth development and inclusive participation through its charitable and outreach programmes; congratulates the 150th Anniversary Working Group for its efforts in preparing and coordinating the club’s milestone celebrations; and wishes Partick Thistle continued success on and off the pitch as it marks this significant milestone in its history.

That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Partick Thistle Football Club, founded in 1876; recognises the club’s rich heritage as one of Scotland’s oldest professional football teams and its longstanding contribution to the sporting and cultural life of Glasgow and Scotland; pays tribute to the generations of players, staff,...

That this House congratulates Glasgow Council on Alcohol on its 60th anniversary; recognises its vital work supporting over 200,000 people affected by alcohol and drug misuse since 1965; commends its dedicated staff and volunteers, many with lived experience, for delivering counselling, wellbeing, and recovery services; notes the ongoing alcohol crisis in Scotland; and calls for continued support for community-led addiction services tackling stigma and saving lives.

That this House congratulates Glasgow Council on Alcohol on its 60th anniversary; recognises its vital work supporting over 200,000 people affected by alcohol and drug misuse since 1965; commends its dedicated staff and volunteers, many with lived experience, for delivering counselling, wellbeing, and recovery services; notes the ongoing alcohol crisis...

That this House acknowledges the launch of the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café based in the University of Glasgow's Clarice Pears Building; notes Dementia Heroes is a safe, fully accessible, friendly, stimulating environment for those living with dementia and their unpaid carers; commends the success of this community initiative in Glasgow in supporting vulnerable people and building resilient communities; recognises the pioneering collaboration and partnership model of Dementia Heroes, with leading national organisations, in providing communities with direct access to support, advice and engaging activities; welcomes the outstanding work and dedication of Arvind Salwan, founder of Dementia Heroes, in memory of his late father, for identifying unmet need and demand and his tireless work and commitment to local multicultural communities; and wishes everyone involved in Dementia Heroes the very best for the future, particularly around involvement in public research, public awareness, tackling stigma and challenging perceptions around age and dementia.

That this House acknowledges the launch of the Dementia Heroes community support group and dementia café based in the University of Glasgow's Clarice Pears Building; notes Dementia Heroes is a safe, fully accessible, friendly, stimulating environment for those living with dementia and their unpaid carers; commends the success of this...