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...

That this House congratulates Wincanton Town Council on achieving the Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme; recognises that this award reflects the hard work of the Town Council’s staff and councillors in demonstrating a strong commitment to good governance, transparency, community engagement and effective local leadership; understands that the awarding of the Bronze Award praises council’s ability to operate lawfully, with residents needs in mind, whilst adhering to a strong set of ethical standards; notes that the Local Council Award Scheme was created to celebrate excellence across local councils while encouraging sustained improvements in the services they provide; and wishes Wincanton Town Council every success as it continues to build upon this achievement to further enhance its work for Wincanton’s local community.

That this House congratulates Wincanton Town Council on achieving the Bronze Award in the National Council Award Scheme; recognises that this award reflects the hard work of the Town Council’s staff and councillors in demonstrating a strong commitment to good governance, transparency, community engagement and effective local leadership; understands that...

That this House congratulates St. Patrick’s Primary School, Kilsyth on the achievement of their SportScotland Gold School Award and notes contributions of pupils, teachers and Active School Coordinators in achieving this prestigious award; and recognises that this award acknowledges the efforts across the school community to encourage participation in a wide variety of sports including tennis, rugby, netball, dance, volleyball, gymnastics and other sports and fitness activities demonstrating the benefits of active lives.

That this House congratulates St. Patrick’s Primary School, Kilsyth on the achievement of their SportScotland Gold School Award and notes contributions of pupils, teachers and Active School Coordinators in achieving this prestigious award; and recognises that this award acknowledges the efforts across the school community to encourage participation in a...

That this House congratulates Kirkliston Library and South Queensferry Library on being named finalists in the Scotland category of the Library of the Year Award at The British Book Awards 2026; commends their work supporting children and young people through the transition from primary to secondary school, including close collaboration with local schools to promote literacy, encourage reading for pleasure and expand educational opportunities; recognises the dedication of library staff who play a vital role in strengthening community learning and wellbeing across the constituency of Edinburgh West; and celebrates the positive impact these libraries continue to have on young people and families in the local area.

That this House congratulates Kirkliston Library and South Queensferry Library on being named finalists in the Scotland category of the Library of the Year Award at The British Book Awards 2026; commends their work supporting children and young people through the transition from primary to secondary school, including close collaboration...

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff at Southdale Primary School in Armadale on their outstanding achievement of being awarded the UNICEF UK Gold Award; acknowledges their commitment to promoting children’s rights within the school community through meaningful community engagement and funding; thanks the pupils and teachers for their enthusiasm and dedication in supporting the rights of their peers; notes the incredible initiative demonstrated by the pupils in establishing an improvement group dedicated to supporting and uplifting their peers; commends all involved for their dedication to ensuring the rights of pupils in the school are respected; and wishes Southdale Primary School continued success in the future.

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff at Southdale Primary School in Armadale on their outstanding achievement of being awarded the UNICEF UK Gold Award; acknowledges their commitment to promoting children’s rights within the school community through meaningful community engagement and funding; thanks the pupils and teachers for their...

That this House congratulates Campbell College Belfast on the remarkable achievement of winning both the Rugby Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Challenge Cup and the Football Danske Bank U16s Schools’ Cup; recognises the significance of securing their 25th rugby title and their first football title; notes that the rugby triumph came with a hard-fought 26–22 victory over rivals Royal Belfast Academical Institution on St Patrick's Day, and that the football success was secured with a 2–0 win against St Columb's College, Londonderry, on 19 March; acknowledges this historic double as a reflection of sporting excellence and dedication across both disciplines; commends the talent, commitment and sportsmanship of the pupils who have represented their school with distinction; applauds the leadership and dedication of the coaching staff, alongside the invaluable support of the wider school community, including the valued contribution of the Campbell College Pipes and Drums Band; and wishes all those involved in Campbell College continued success in the future.

That this House congratulates Campbell College Belfast on the remarkable achievement of winning both the Rugby Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Challenge Cup and the Football Danske Bank U16s Schools’ Cup; recognises the significance of securing their 25th rugby title and their first football title; notes that the rugby triumph came...

That this House congratulates Ané Kritzinger on winning the Gold Medal in the Physics category at STEM for BRITAIN; recognises the outstanding achievement of presenting cutting-edge research in Parliament as part of this prestigious national competition for early-career researchers; notes that the research, conducted at University of St Andrews, focuses on detecting methanol in spirits without opening the bottle, addressing the serious global issue of methanol poisoning; commends the innovation and potential real-world impact of this work in improving public health and safety; further recognises the importance of supporting early-career scientists and promoting women in STEM fields across the United Kingdom; and wishes her every success in her future research and career.

That this House congratulates Ané Kritzinger on winning the Gold Medal in the Physics category at STEM for BRITAIN; recognises the outstanding achievement of presenting cutting-edge research in Parliament as part of this prestigious national competition for early-career researchers; notes that the research, conducted at University of St Andrews, focuses...

That this House congratulates Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire on being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland list for 2026 for the second consecutive year; notes that the awards recognise factors including schools, transport, broadband and the strength of local high streets; further notes Aberfeldy’s thriving community, independent businesses and cultural venues; and commends residents, businesses and community groups for making the town one of the most desirable places to live in Scotland.

That this House congratulates Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire on being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland list for 2026 for the second consecutive year; notes that the awards recognise factors including schools, transport, broadband and the strength of local high streets; further notes Aberfeldy’s thriving...

That this House congratulates businesses across North East Fife which received 2026 Best Bar None awards, including the Jigger Inn which achieved a platinum award, the Cross Keys in Cupar, the Whey Pat Tavern, Ham's Hame Bar & Grill, the West Port Bar, the Road Hole Restaurant, the Greyfriars Inn and the Springfield Tavern which achieved gold awards, and the University of St Andrews Students Association which achieved a silver award; and notes the work of Best Bar None Scotland in providing support and training to licensed premises, supporting improved standards and sustainability, promoting social responsibility, and in recognising success.

That this House congratulates businesses across North East Fife which received 2026 Best Bar None awards, including the Jigger Inn which achieved a platinum award, the Cross Keys in Cupar, the Whey Pat Tavern, Ham's Hame Bar & Grill, the West Port Bar, the Road Hole Restaurant, the Greyfriars Inn...

That this House congratulates North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) on being awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2026; notes that the Prize, presented by Their Majesties The King and Queen at St James’s Palace, recognises exceptional contributions to education and innovation across the United Kingdom; further commends the College’s leadership of the MIRA Technology Institute (MTI), a unique collaboration with HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, the University of Leicester, and Loughborough University, which has equipped tens of thousands of students, apprentices, and industry professionals with advanced technical skills vital to the UK’s automotive and emerging technologies sectors; acknowledges the College’s delivery of more than 50 accredited programmes spanning GCSE to doctoral level, and its impact in supporting over 61,000 learners since MTI’s launch in 2018; celebrates the role of NWSLC staff, governors, partners, and students in achieving this national honour; and recognises the College’s ongoing contribution to strengthening the UK’s engineering workforce, promoting STEM education, and supporting economic growth through innovation and skills development.

That this House congratulates North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) on being awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2026; notes that the Prize, presented by Their Majesties The King and Queen at St James’s Palace, recognises exceptional contributions to education and innovation across the United Kingdom; further...

That this House congratulates Kristie King from Cupar on winning the Veterinary Nursing category award at the annual ALBAS awards, which celebrate land-based and aquaculture skills; notes that Kristie has been studying a Lantra Diploma in veterinary nursing through SRUC Oatridge while working as a student with Wilson and Partners in Cupar; recognises that veterinary nurses play a vital role in the wellbeing of animals and the support of veterinary practices; and wishes Kristie all the best for her future endeavours.

That this House congratulates Kristie King from Cupar on winning the Veterinary Nursing category award at the annual ALBAS awards, which celebrate land-based and aquaculture skills; notes that Kristie has been studying a Lantra Diploma in veterinary nursing through SRUC Oatridge while working as a student with Wilson and Partners...