Edinburgh’s Parks Lead the Way

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that 32 of Edinburgh’s parks have been given Green Flag status by Keep Scotland Beautiful as part of a record 73 across Scotland; notes that the parks in the capital, which are in the care of Edinburgh City Council, Heriot Watt University and Friends of Corstorphine Hill, include the Hermitage of Braid and Princes Street Gardens and have been recognised for their high standards and quality outdoor spaces; pays tribute to the council staff, volunteers and residents who help maintain them; considers that parks and green spaces are an important amenity for communities and encourage good physical health and mental wellbeing; commends Keep Scotland Beautiful on organising these awards, which highlight best practice, and hopes that visitors to the city and residents alike will continue to enjoy these 32 diverse parks.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Con 22 SNP 8 Green 1 LD 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5M-06761 by reference.