That this House raises a glass to Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival on its fifth anniversary; recognises the festival’s success in celebrating local whisky but also heritage and community in the Wee County; notes that the festival welcomes visitors from across Scotland, the wider UK and beyond; congratulates the founders Graham and Serena for building an amazing event that showcases the county’s longstanding whisky heritage and the history of the local area; further recognises the festival’s contribution to local tourism and hospitality; and wishes everyone involved continued success for the future.

That this House raises a glass to Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival on its fifth anniversary; recognises the festival’s success in celebrating local whisky but also heritage and community in the Wee County; notes that the festival welcomes visitors from across Scotland, the wider UK and beyond; congratulates the founders Graham and...

That this House congratulates The Royal Oak on its tenth anniversary; recognises the dedication and hard work of Craig, Greg and all the Oak staff in building not just an amazing pub and hotel but also a much loved community hub for Alloa; acknowledges the role The Royal Oak has played over the past decade in bringing people together through the good times and the bad; praises all past and present staff for their contribution to the business’s success; and thanks the loyal patrons and local community whose continued support has helped make The Royal Oak a lasting and meaningful part of our community.

That this House congratulates The Royal Oak on its tenth anniversary; recognises the dedication and hard work of Craig, Greg and all the Oak staff in building not just an amazing pub and hotel but also a much loved community hub for Alloa; acknowledges the role The Royal Oak has...

That this House congratulates Sergeant Niall MacKinnon, Sergeant Scott McElroy, Sergeant Anthony O’Reilly, Constable Tony Thompson and Constable Stewart Murdoch on receiving the Chief Constable’s Bravery Award; recognises their outstanding courage and professionalism in unarming and arresting a gunman in Clackmannanshire, actions which undoubtedly prevented serious injury or loss of life; and commends their dedication to protecting the public and upholding the highest standards of policing.

That this House congratulates Sergeant Niall MacKinnon, Sergeant Scott McElroy, Sergeant Anthony O’Reilly, Constable Tony Thompson and Constable Stewart Murdoch on receiving the Chief Constable’s Bravery Award; recognises their outstanding courage and professionalism in unarming and arresting a gunman in Clackmannanshire, actions which undoubtedly prevented serious injury or loss of...

That this House welcomes the success of the Make It Happen Fund in supporting community-led projects across Clackmannanshire, including £4,500 awarded to groups in Hillfoots and a further £9,963 awarded across Alloa and Lornshill; notes that these awards have supported projects ranging from youth clubs, school communities and carers’ groups to creative arts, gardening and family support initiatives; recognises the role of the What Matters to You approach in putting local people at the centre of decision-making through resident-led funding panels; further notes the support of BBC Children in Need, The Hunter Foundation, The Robertson Trust and The William Grant Foundation in making this work possible; commends the volunteers and young people who took part in the panels in Alva and Alloa; and believes that empowering communities to decide how funding is spent builds stronger, fairer and more resilient local areas and should be a model for community investment across the UK.

That this House welcomes the success of the Make It Happen Fund in supporting community-led projects across Clackmannanshire, including £4,500 awarded to groups in Hillfoots and a further £9,963 awarded across Alloa and Lornshill; notes that these awards have supported projects ranging from youth clubs, school communities and carers’ groups...

That this House welcomes the awarding of town status to Sauchie in Clackmannanshire; recognises the strong community identity, history, and civic pride of Sauchie and its residents; notes that town status reflects Sauchie’s growth, character, and importance within the local area; believes that this recognition provides an opportunity to strengthen local democracy, boost community confidence, and support future investment; and congratulates local residents, community groups, and Clackmannanshire Council on achieving this important milestone for Sauchie.

That this House welcomes the awarding of town status to Sauchie in Clackmannanshire; recognises the strong community identity, history, and civic pride of Sauchie and its residents; notes that town status reflects Sauchie’s growth, character, and importance within the local area; believes that this recognition provides an opportunity to strengthen...

That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year-long oral history initiative has trained and empowered local participants to document and celebrate Alloa’s heritage and community spirit through a new documentary film; pays tribute to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the participants, many of whom face barriers such as unemployment, disability, and social isolation, yet have shown outstanding commitment to developing new skills and confidence; commends the organisers and researchers involved for their role in capturing the lived experiences and collective memory of the town; and celebrates this project as a shining example of how community-led storytelling can strengthen social inclusion, pride, and connection.

That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year-long oral history initiative...

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Home-Start Clackmannanshire, which for more than 36 years has been there for local families; recognises that its trained volunteers and family support workers give practical help, friendship, and encouragement to parents who are often struggling with poverty, mental health, disability, or simply the pressures of bringing up children; notes that its services range from home-visits, Walk & Talk buddies, and telephone befriending to weekly family groups, targeted programmes, and community activities; pays tribute to its staff, trustees, volunteers and funders for the dedication and compassion they show every day; and calls for sustainable funding for community-based family support charities like Home-Start Clackmannanshire.

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Home-Start Clackmannanshire, which for more than 36 years has been there for local families; recognises that its trained volunteers and family support workers give practical help, friendship, and encouragement to parents who are often struggling with poverty, mental health, disability, or simply...

That this House recognises the hard work of the volunteers at the Hawkhill Community Centre; commends their unflappable determination to give a lifeline to people who need it in Clackmannanshire; and finally thanks Centre Manager, Sandra Clements for her leadership and ambition in developing the Community Centre going forward.

That this House recognises the hard work of the volunteers at the Hawkhill Community Centre; commends their unflappable determination to give a lifeline to people who need it in Clackmannanshire; and finally thanks Centre Manager, Sandra Clements for her leadership and ambition in developing the Community Centre going forward.

That this House commends the invaluable contributions made by voluntary groups, businesses and individuals who have given their time and effort to co-ordinate support for the most vulnerable in Clackmannanshire; acknowledges the community spirit shown by those making individual sacrifices at this difficult time to ensure that everyone has access to essential food shopping, prescriptions and support to reduce the negative effects of social isolation; and notes the efforts and fantastic work of Menstrie Community Action Group. Sauchie Community Group, Hawkhill Community Centre, Wimpey Park Community Group, Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton and Devonside Community Council, Alva Community Council, Alva Development Trust, Dollar Community Development Trust and Clackmannan Development Trust among others throughout the crisis.

That this House commends the invaluable contributions made by voluntary groups, businesses and individuals who have given their time and effort to co-ordinate support for the most vulnerable in Clackmannanshire; acknowledges the community spirit shown by those making individual sacrifices at this difficult time to ensure that everyone has access...

That this House congratulates Calum Kettles, S1 pupil at Alva Academy, who has been selected to represent Scotland in an international fencing competition next month in Wroclaw, Poland; notes that Calum was awarded funding from the Rotary Club of Alloa to purchase fencing equipment, enabling him to take his place in the under-13 Scottish Fencing Team; further notes that Calum will represent his country for the first time following his success in competitions across Scotland, where he has consistently won bronze medals; and highlights the fact that Calum uses the skills and knowledge he has gained to assist and coach young fencers in Scotland and already instructs adult beginners who are almost twice his height and three times his age.

That this House congratulates Calum Kettles, S1 pupil at Alva Academy, who has been selected to represent Scotland in an international fencing competition next month in Wroclaw, Poland; notes that Calum was awarded funding from the Rotary Club of Alloa to purchase fencing equipment, enabling him to take his place...