17th December 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Local postie David Reynolds
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
29th November 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024
Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period
Tabled by:
Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 13th December 2024
Dedridge Primary School, winner of ADHD Friendly School Award
Tabled by:
Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston)
That this House commends Dedridge Primary School in Livingston for receiving the ADHD Friendly School Award; recognises that this is a commitment to making Dedridge Primary a safe, nurturing, welcoming and exciting place, in which all learners with ADHD can achieve their academic potential; celebrates the hard work of the …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 13th December 2024
West Lothian College
Tabled by:
Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston)
That this House celebrates the recent achievements of West Lothian College at the College Development Network College Awards 2024 where West Lothian College had the highest number of finalists from a single college in Scotland; understands the significance of West Lothian College winning the Sustainability Action Award for their Whole …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 11th December 2024
The Bay Leaf
Tabled by:
Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston)
That this House celebrates the recent achievements of The Bay Leaf, whose restaurants in Pumpherston and Bathgate won Best Indian Restaurant Regional Winner and Voters Choice’s Restaurant of the Year at the Scottish Asian Food and Curry Awards 2024; notes that this is not their first success having received a …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 29th November 2024
Uphall Golf Club
Tabled by:
Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston)
That this House congratulates Uphall Golf Club for triumphantly reopening its clubhouse after a fire during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 which destroyed the building; commends its response to the challenge by successfully getting the golf club back up and running; applauds its innovation by franchising the restaurant and golf …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 29th November 2024
Broxburn United Sports Club Extra Time Project
Tabled by:
Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston)
That this House celebrates the work of Broxburn United Sports Club's Extra Time Project; recognises its provision of 24 sessions per week to 400 participants in the local community from ages 1 to 17, their parents, carers and staff; commends the wide range of programmes it offers, spanning football, multi-sports, …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th November 2024
Jim Allan, High Street Hero Award winner, Lothian 2024
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the work of Bathgate bairn Jim Allan; congratulates Jim Allan on winning the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero award for Lothian; acknowledges Jim Allan as an award-winning community role model and inspiring eco-warrior for his work in clearing litter; recognises the impact of litter on …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Deputy Lieutenant Eunice Simpson and West Lothian African Women’s Network
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House recognises the hard work and vision of Eunice Simpson and the West Lothian African Women’s Network; congratulates Eunice Simpson on her appointment as Deputy Lieutenant of West Lothian; recognises the appointment as ground-breaking with Eunice Simpson as the first black person to hold this title; congratulates the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th October 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
120th anniversary of Balbardie Primary School
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House recognises the 120th anniversary of the primary school’s central role in educational, social and cultural life in Bathgate; further recognises Balbardie Primary School as a great source of history, pride, success and inspiration for the town of Bathgate; notes the impressive architectural prominence of the Balbardie Primary …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
30th anniversary of West Lothian 50+ Network
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the West Lothian 50+ Network; notes their goal to make the rest of life, the best of life; thanks the volunteers who have achieved 30 years of community activities and events; commends the efforts of the current committee in arranging activities and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th October 2024
Gregor Poynton signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Prize-winning Bennie Museum Weavers
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House congratulates the Bennie Museum Weavers on winning first place at the Royal Highland Show 2024; congratulates the efforts of the Bennie Museum Weavers producing their own high-quality tweed and mastering their craft; recognises the skilled technical knowledge involved in their craft; thanks the Bennie Museum Weavers for …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1