That this House notes that people from across the community in Newcastle-under-Lyme came together to celebrate business excellence at the Love NUL Business Awards held on Friday 9 October 2026 at St Giles' Church in Newcastle-under-Lyme; congratulates all those who won an award at the Love NUL Awards Ceremony and all those who were nominated for an award; acknowledges that Funeral of Hearts Tattoo Studio won Beauty & Wellbeing Business of the Year, Limelight Marketing Communications Ltd won Business Services of the Year, No. 21 Cafe and Sandwich Bar won Café & Coffee Shop of the Year, Breeze Bowls won Hospitality Venue of the Year, Mellards won Pub, Beer & Ale Venue of the Year, Tony Price Butchers won Retailer of the Year, Kevin Lownds Funeral Services won Customer Service of the Year, EM Beauty Clinic won New Business of the Year, Backyard Burgers won Market & Event Trader of the Year, the New Vic Theatre won Visitor Attraction of the Year, Castle Creatives won Community Connector, Elise Turner won Newcastle Ambassador of the Year, Newcastle Food Bank (Newcastle Central) won Unsung Hero of the Year and Jim Worgan won the Lifetime Achievement; recognises all the local residents from May Bank to Madeley and from Audley to Westbury Park who took part in the competition and voted; and recommits to supporting and championing the business community, and the local economy, in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

That this House notes that people from across the community in Newcastle-under-Lyme came together to celebrate business excellence at the Love NUL Business Awards held on Friday 9 October 2026 at St Giles' Church in Newcastle-under-Lyme; congratulates all those who won an award at the Love NUL Awards Ceremony and...

That this House congratulates Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon on being named UK Rugby Kitchen of the Year, an outstanding achievement in recognition of the dedication and community spirit demonstrated by the club's volunteers; pays particular tribute to Mr Keith Parry, who has led the club's kitchen for many years and has volunteered at the club for more than five decades; recognises the invaluable contribution of fellow volunteers, parents, supporters and all those who give their time to ensure that players and visitors are welcomed and fed each week; notes that the kitchen serves hundreds of young people and supporters every weekend, providing meals for youth teams and girls' rugby participants; further notes that the award was judged by a distinguished panel including renowned chefs and rugby figures and was ultimately selected by celebrated chef and former rugby player Pierre Koffmann; commends the club's commitment to fostering participation, inclusion and community wellbeing through sport; acknowledges the vital role played by volunteers in sustaining grassroots rugby across Wales; and wishes Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon continued success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon on being named UK Rugby Kitchen of the Year, an outstanding achievement in recognition of the dedication and community spirit demonstrated by the club's volunteers; pays particular tribute to Mr Keith Parry, who has led the club's kitchen for many years and has...

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being named Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027; notes that these awards recognise Stirling’s exceptional performance across academic excellence, student experience and sporting achievement; further notes that the Scottish University of the Year award reflects Stirling’s sustained rise in national rankings since 2023, its entry into the UK top 50, and its strong outcomes for students; acknowledges the University’s high-quality facilities, internationally diverse community, respected research strengths and commitment to ensuring that ability, not background, determines opportunity; further recognises that the UK Sports University of the Year award highlights Stirling’s longstanding reputation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, supported by world-class facilities, national training centres and leadership in sports research and education; commends the University’s outstanding success at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where 22 Stirling athletes secured 24 medals, and notes its significant contribution to health, wellbeing and sports participation across the wider community; and pays tribute to the dedication of Stirling’s staff, students and alumni, whose collective efforts continue to strengthen the University’s reputation for excellence in both education and sport.

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being named Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027; notes that these awards recognise Stirling’s exceptional performance across academic excellence, student experience and sporting achievement; further notes that the...

That this House congratulates Epson Common Local Nature Reserve on receiving a Green Flag Award for the 20th consecutive year; recognises the two decades long commitment to excellence in managing one of Epsom and Ewell’s most important natural spaces and creating habitats that enable biodiversity to flourish; appreciates that this extraordinary achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of all those involved including, the Countryside team, the volunteers and the partners; and supports important environmental initiatives like this which strive to ensure that natural habitats and species are protected for future generations to come.

That this House congratulates Epson Common Local Nature Reserve on receiving a Green Flag Award for the 20th consecutive year; recognises the two decades long commitment to excellence in managing one of Epsom and Ewell’s most important natural spaces and creating habitats that enable biodiversity to flourish; appreciates that this...

That this House congratulates Forth Valley College’s Gallery Training Restaurant on winning the Restaurant Dining Experience award at the 2026 Scottish Hospitality Awards; recognises the hard work of its students, lecturers and staff; and wishes them all continuing success.

That this House congratulates Forth Valley College’s Gallery Training Restaurant on winning the Restaurant Dining Experience award at the 2026 Scottish Hospitality Awards; recognises the hard work of its students, lecturers and staff; and wishes them all continuing success.

That this House commends Grovelands Care Home in Yeovil for earning a place on Lottie's List, a not-for-profit initiative celebrating the top 100 care homes across the UK; celebrates that this follows Grovelands being awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission; further commends the years of persistent hard work and dedication shown by Grovelands staff, alongside their unwavering commitment to providing an excellent standard of care to residents; expresses admiration at the tangible impact this has on residents' quality of life and that of their loved ones; recognises, however, that the social care system requires fundamental reform and that Grovelands and other care homes need greater support as the UK population continues to age; further notes the particular challenges for rural areas such as Somerset which have an older than average population facing greater social isolation, limited transport links, and poor access to services; and urges the new Government to honour its commitment to prioritise social care reform so that everyone in the UK can grow old with dignity no matter their postcode or socio-economic status.

That this House commends Grovelands Care Home in Yeovil for earning a place on Lottie's List, a not-for-profit initiative celebrating the top 100 care homes across the UK; celebrates that this follows Grovelands being awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission; further commends the years of persistent hard...

That this House congratulates Ergochair Ltd of Yate on receiving a King's Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of Innovation; notes that the company has spent more than two decades designing and manufacturing specialist task seating for people with musculoskeletal conditions and complex clinical needs, enabling many of those users to remain in work and to live more comfortably; further notes that Ergochair employs 27 people, manufactures its products in the United Kingdom and exports internationally; recognises that Ergochair is one of only 186 recipients in 2026 and one of 52 businesses recognised for Innovation; believes that firms combining skilled British manufacturing with a direct contribution to disability inclusion and workplace accessibility merit particular recognition; and wishes Ergochair and its workforce continued success in the future.

That this House congratulates Ergochair Ltd of Yate on receiving a King's Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of Innovation; notes that the company has spent more than two decades designing and manufacturing specialist task seating for people with musculoskeletal conditions and complex clinical needs, enabling many of those...

That this House congratulates Sharpak Yate on receiving a King's Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of Innovation for its Litepak technology; notes that Litepak is a recyclable poultry tray developed, tested and manufactured in Yate which reduces packaging weight and plastic use by up to 27 per cent without compromising shelf life, food safety or performance on high speed production lines; further notes that Litepak was previously named Resource Efficient Pack of the Year at the 2022 UK Packaging Awards; recognises that Sharpak Yate is a leading supplier of food grade polypropylene packaging to retailers and food producers in the United Kingdom, and trains its own production workforce locally; believes that reducing plastic at source is more effective than material substitution or disposal in meeting the United Kingdom's plastic reduction and circular economy commitments; commends the skilled employment the company sustains in South Gloucestershire; and wishes the workforce at the Yate site continued success.

That this House congratulates Sharpak Yate on receiving a King's Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of Innovation for its Litepak technology; notes that Litepak is a recyclable poultry tray developed, tested and manufactured in Yate which reduces packaging weight and plastic use by up to 27 per cent...

That this House celebrates Casey Young on being awarded Coach of the Year in the disability pathway at the FA Grassroots Football Awards; commends Casey on the hard work and determination he has demonstrated in his work with Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC, never missing a coaching session despite undergoing major surgeries and travelling over an hour from Crewkerne each time; recognises the hugely positive impact his coaching has had on his community and the players he works with; further recognises the important role sport plays in fostering a sense of belonging; notes that this can be especially important for disabled people, who often face unique challenges when trying to participate in sport; calls on this Government to do more to support community and volunteer-led institutions, particularly those that are inclusive of people with disabilities, and properly recognise their importance to society; and urges the Government to consider how it can better support hard-working volunteers like Casey, whose contributions are invaluable to the people around them.

That this House celebrates Casey Young on being awarded Coach of the Year in the disability pathway at the FA Grassroots Football Awards; commends Casey on the hard work and determination he has demonstrated in his work with Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC, never missing a coaching session despite undergoing...

That this House celebrates Health and Remedy in Chard on being awarded Natural Lifestyle Retailer of the Year; commends the hard work and dedication the owners have put into building their business and providing an exceptionally high standard of service to their customers; recognises the vital role independent businesses play across Yeovil and South Somerset, forming the bedrock of the local economy; notes the importance of health shops in encouraging people to make informed choices to improve their health and wellbeing; acknowledges that the current tax system is having a detrimental impact on businesses across Somerset; further acknowledges that Health and Remedy’s success is all the more remarkable within this context; calls on this Government to do more to support businesses in rural and semi-rural communities like Yeovil, which require a different approach to big cities like London and Manchester; and urges this Government to start by overhauling the unfair business rates system, providing more support with energy costs, and reducing Value Added Tax on high street businesses.

That this House celebrates Health and Remedy in Chard on being awarded Natural Lifestyle Retailer of the Year; commends the hard work and dedication the owners have put into building their business and providing an exceptionally high standard of service to their customers; recognises the vital role independent businesses play...

That this House congratulates Mollie and Billy of Spotlight Dance Academy in Minehead on their fantastic achievement in proudly representing England at the Dance World Cup in Dublin this month; commends the role of Spotlight Dance Academy and all those associated in supporting young, local talent to fulfil their potential; recognises the importance of supporting cultural education and access to arts opportunities for people in rural and coastal communities, where such activities play a vital role in personal development and community life; acknowledges the pride that this achievement brings to Minehead, Somerset and the wider region; and wishes Mollie and Billy every success in their future dancing careers and endeavours.

That this House congratulates Mollie and Billy of Spotlight Dance Academy in Minehead on their fantastic achievement in proudly representing England at the Dance World Cup in Dublin this month; commends the role of Spotlight Dance Academy and all those associated in supporting young, local talent to fulfil their potential;...

That this House notes Newcastle College, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, held their annual awards night in a ceremony at the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday 17th June 2026; congratulates all the young people and their families from Newcastle-under-Lyme and across North Staffordshire, who received awards for their smarts, skills, and hard work; further notes that 30 awards were presented to students for outstanding achievements during their time at NSCG, in a range of categories including academic and creative studies, vocational studies, skills and technology subjects and apprenticeships; recognises that the awards were sponsored by a variety of organisations including Pearson, Keele University, the University of Staffordshire, the University of Derby, UCLAN, Can Print, Trenton Construction, Stoke City FC , Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Institute of Technology, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, Drayton Beaumont and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council; appreciates all those who made the evening happen; thanks all the staff at Newcastle College, led by Principal Craig Hodgson and Deputy Principal Shelley Brown, for their commitment to the college and all who learn there; and sends its very best wishes to the entire student body at Newcastle College.

That this House notes Newcastle College, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, held their annual awards night in a ceremony at the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday 17th June 2026; congratulates all the young people and their families from Newcastle-under-Lyme and across North Staffordshire, who received awards for their smarts, skills, and hard work; further...

That this House congratulates Ricky Booth on being named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Painting and Decorating Association Awards; commends Ricky on his success at the Scottish Painting and Decorating Association regional heat and for going on to win the overall UK-wide competition at the Premier Trophy Awards; understands that Ricky, from Drumchapel in Glasgow West, is an apprentice painter and decorator with Persimmon Homes West Scotland and a student at Glasgow Clyde College; recognises that the competition offers apprentices from across the UK the opportunity to test their painting skills against their competitors in a six-hour contest which challenges their accuracy, skill and ability to perform under pressure; notes that Ricky’s achievement reflects his talent, hard work and expertise in this trade; and wishes Ricky future success as he continues to learn and develop his skills.

That this House congratulates Ricky Booth on being named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Painting and Decorating Association Awards; commends Ricky on his success at the Scottish Painting and Decorating Association regional heat and for going on to win the overall UK-wide competition at the Premier Trophy Awards;...

That this House celebrates the campaign to Save the Bell Inn in Curry Mallet, a community-led effort to bring the pub back into community ownership, which has been named as one of three finalists in the One to Watch category of the 2026 Plunkett UK Rural Community Business Awards; notes that this award recognises community businesses that are yet to open but whose journey to establish a vital communal hub represents an exciting development for their local areas; pays tribute to Plunkett UK, the national charity that supports people in rural areas to set up and run businesses in community ownership, for the vital role it plays in sustaining rural life and fostering the communal hubs, including pubs, that provide employment, social connection and strengthen local economies across the country; calls on the Government to strengthen planning protections for community pubs, exempt hospitality SMEs from the Employer NIC increase and instruct the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the non-domestic energy market so that community businesses can access fair energy deals; and wishes the Bell Inn and all finalists the very best of luck at the awards ceremony in London on 2 July 2026.

That this House celebrates the campaign to Save the Bell Inn in Curry Mallet, a community-led effort to bring the pub back into community ownership, which has been named as one of three finalists in the One to Watch category of the 2026 Plunkett UK Rural Community Business Awards; notes...

That this House congratulates Gemma McGunnigle, aged 18, from Alexandria, on receiving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace; notes her progression from Girlguiding through to completing her Silver and Gold Awards with the Air Cadets; recognises her two months of volunteering, her selection to represent Scotland and Northern Ireland Air Cadets at a four day marching event in the Netherlands, and her 10 day sailing expedition along Scotland’s west coast, including a beach clean on the Isle of Coll; further notes that she earned an RYA Competent Crew Award, an Ocean Youth Trust certificate, and fulfilled her residential requirement through the Mark Scott Leadership Award; further congratulates her on completing her Girlguiding Adult Leadership Qualification with the 2nd Balloch Brownies, where she now mentors and inspires younger girls in her community; thanks her for being an inspirational young community leader; and wishes Gemma all the best in her future endeavours.

That this House congratulates Gemma McGunnigle, aged 18, from Alexandria, on receiving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace; notes her progression from Girlguiding through to completing her Silver and Gold Awards with the Air Cadets; recognises her two months of volunteering, her selection to represent Scotland and...