NEWPORT-ON-TAY RISING STAR AWARD

Motion Text

That this House congratulates Newport-on-Tay Traders Association and independent businesses including KitschnBake, Amy Annand Flowers, the Tatha Gallery and the Newport Restaurant, as well as other businesses, service providers, community organisations and churches on their success in securing the Scottish Rising Star title in the Best High Street awards; recognises this success reflects the huge amount of hard work and commitment shown by these businesses in creating an attractive and sustainable environment for shopping and recreation as well as forging community links and pro­actively reducing plastic use; and credits those in the Traders Association, particularly Betty Martin and Becky Myles, for their efforts to promote the area to both local people and visitors.