Cat Smith

That this House recognises the work of Lancaster Islamic Community Hub, a community-based organisation that is non-profit and registered as a charity organisation, committed to promoting the Islamic faith, unity, and community development; commends their fundraising work through

7 Oct 2024

That this House celebrates the 350th anniversary of Cawthorne's Endowed Primary School; notes the school was founded by William Cawthorne in 1674, further that the school is situated in an idyllic location in the Forest of Bowland, within an area of outstanding natural beauty, an

2 Sept 2024

That this House congratulates the University of Cumbria, St Martin’s College on their 60th anniversary; thanks them for shaping the bright future of students and contributing significantly to local development and education; recognises this remarkable milestone and the impact thi

2 Sept 2024

That this House congratulates Graham Curwen on 65 years of exceptional public service; thanks him for striving to always improve local health services, notably by innovating the first ever patient-based community system; recognises his achievements over the last 65 years and rema

6 Mar 2024

That this House congratulates Lancaster Men’s Hub; thanks them for striving to reach out to local men that may be vulnerable to mental health issues and suicide; recognises their achievements in being shortlisted for the Suicide Prevention Grant 2023-25; pays tribute to incredibl

4 Mar 2024

That this House congratulates Lancaster, Morecambe and District Fairtrade Group on their 20th Anniversary; thanks them for their dedication and ambition in promoting Fairtrade across our community as one of the most effective ways of combatting poverty across the globe; recognise

4 Mar 2024

That this House notes with concern reports that rail operator Avanti West Coast is proposing to withdraw cash as an accepted payment method for its catering services from March 2024; expresses concern about the impact of this decision on people who rely on, or prefer to use, cash

19 Feb 2024

That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality where sitting, standing and exercise can cause symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, brain fog, dizziness, pain, fainting, vomiting and fatigue; recognises tha

24 Jan 2024

That this House congratulates Nichola and Jeff Marshall, directors for Now Or Never restaurant in Lancaster and their whole team after winning Restaurant of the Year at the Lancaster Business Awards; thanks Now or Never for providing a unique, fine dining experience to the city t

15 Nov 2023

That this House notes that awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) is low despite an increase in diagnoses connected with long covid; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging

7 Nov 2023