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Standard Motion · S7M-01953 · Session 7

Sparks Connections Wins at the VASLan Awards

Lodged by Alex Kerr SNP Lodged 6 Nov 2026 10 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Sparks Connections on winning the Excellence in Community & Family Initiative Award at the VASLan Third Sector Awards 2026; notes that the event brings together volunteers, community groups and organisations from across South Lanarkshire; further notes that the evening celebrates the outstanding efforts of individuals and organisations who support local people and communities; recognises that Sparks Connections has recently opened a local community café, providing young people with valuable work experience opportunities and helping them to develop skills, confidence and to prepare for future employment, and wishes to congratulate all the finalists and winners for their achievements and dedication to making a positive difference in their communities.

Signatures by party

10 MSPs besides the lodger · 3 from other parties
SNP 7Con 1Lab 1Ind 1

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Vote

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.

Supporters

10 MSPs

SNP 7 Con 1 Lab 1 Ind 1

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SNP 7

Con 1

Lab 1

Ind 1

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7M-01953 by reference.