Graeme was delighted to lodge the following motions in Parliament this week…
Motion S5M-03805: Graeme Dey, Angus South Date Lodged: 01/02/2017
That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Sir Mark Jones as the Chair of the Governors of the Hospitalfield Trust; understands that Mark brings vast experience to this role, having led major institutional change and capital development in national cultural institutions, such as the V&A museum and the National Museum of Scotland, and is confident that Mark can lead the board of governors in their efforts to turn Hospitalfield into a major national and international arts destination, which it considers plays an increasingly active role in the cultural life of Angus.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Ash Denham, Joan McAlpine, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Clare Haughey
Motion S5M-03814: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Date Lodged: 01/02/2017
That the Parliament congratulates Thornton’s Solicitors on raising what it considers an amazing £42,000 for Cash for Kids; understands that the sum was raised through Thornton’s hugely successful 20th anniversary Charity Wills Campaign, which waived fees for will writing throughout September 2016, and understands that the record sum will help Cash for Kids continue to provide support for disabled and disadvantaged children across Scotland.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Pauline McNeill, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Jackie Baillie, Neil Findlay, Clare Haughey, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett
Motion S5M-03827: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Date Lodged: 02/02/2017
That the Parliament congratulates Margo Williamson on being appointed Angus Council’s Chief Executive to replace Richard Stiff after his retirement; welcomes her being chosen to serve as the council’s first female chief executive; acknowledges that Margo has been a Strategic Director at Angus Council since 2013, firstly for the People Directorate and latterly the Children & Learning Directorate and that, prior to working for Angus Council, she was Head of Service (Education) at South Ayrshire Council from 2008 to 2013, and wishes Margo well in taking Angus Council forward once she assumes her new post on 1 June 2017.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Richard Lochhead, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson
