Early Day Motion
Shelagh Toonen, President of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland
(3 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Shelagh Toonen, school librarian at Elgin Academy, on being named 2026 President of CILIPS, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland; notes that she is the first librarian from Moray to hold this prestigious position; recognises her long-standing commitment to promoting literacy, reading …
Early Day Motion
Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North Fundraising
(3 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North in Forres for raising nearly £10,000 in order to build a new kitchen that will feed and support veterans across the north of Scotland; notes that they could not have raised this amount through the support of the triple-match funding …
Early Day Motion
Kresanna Aigner MBE
(3 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Kresanna Aigner for being awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for her work as the founder of Findhorn Bay Arts; and believes that she is a champion of arts and culture in the area who has been working tirelessly for 14 years …
Early Day Motion
Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC
(3 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC on securing a grant of £163,291 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this substantial funding will support a programme of peer-led activities for adults in Moray experiencing mental health challenges; recognises that the programme aims to improve participants’ mental health, …
Early Day Motion
Brilliantly Brave
(3 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Brilliantly Brave on being named Most Promising Enterprise at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; notes that the business, established in January 2024, creates greeting cards with a social purpose; further notes that Brilliantly Brave reinvests its profits to support mental health training and …
Early Day Motion
Walker's Shortbread Exporter of the Year
(6 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread on being awarded Exporter of the Year at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s outstanding international reach and enduring commitment to quality; notes the strong global reputation Walker’s continues to build for Moray-made products; and commends the organisation for …
Early Day Motion
AES Solar
(3 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates AES Solar on being presented with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and meaningful community engagement; and commends AES Solar for its leadership in promoting renewable energy and supporting …
Early Day Motion
Russell Construction
(3 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Russell Construction on being named SME of the Year at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s strong performance, customer-focused ethos, and ambitious approach to sustainable growth; and commends the organisation for its contribution to the construction sector and its continuing commitment …
Early Day Motion
Moray Fresh Start SCIO
(3 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Moray Fresh Start SCIO on receiving a grant of £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this two-year funding will support the organisation’s overhead costs for its base, The Store, and for its volunteer project which provides essential support to people experiencing homelessness in …
Early Day Motion
Forres Osprey Bus SCIO
(3 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Forres Osprey Bus SCIO on being awarded a grant of £19,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this funding will support the ongoing costs of the organisation’s community transport initiative, which provides essential transport services for people experiencing disadvantage, as well as for local …