Graham Leadbitter

That this House notes that the UK Government accepts written correspondence in Welsh but not in Scottish Gaelic; recognises the need for equal status and culture of both languages; highlights the need to support Gaelic-speaking communities and uphold their linguistic rights; furt

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Blue Space Highland on being awarded a grant of £4,190 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this one-year project will support the delivery of the group’s Blue Space activities aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing; and recog

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC on securing a grant of £163,291 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this substantial funding will support a programme of peer-led activities for adults in Moray experiencing mental health challenges; recognise

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates The Lossie 2–3 Group and The Lossie Community Hub on being awarded a grant of £225,252 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this funding will support the continuation of the organisation’s Community Development Officer role, an essent

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Dance North Scotland CIC on receiving a grant of £17,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this two-year funding will support the delivery of dance sessions for people affected by Parkinson’s disease and their families; and recogni

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Forres Osprey Bus SCIO on being awarded a grant of £19,400 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this funding will support the ongoing costs of the organisation’s community transport initiative, which provides essential transport servi

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Moray Fresh Start SCIO on receiving a grant of £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this two-year funding will support the organisation’s overhead costs for its base, The Store, and for its volunteer project which provides ess

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Diane Maciver, vice-chair of Elgin Cycling Club and founder ride leader of the Elgin Breeze Group, on receiving the British Cycling Community Champion Award in recognition of her longstanding and tireless work to make cycling more accessible in Moray

15 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Hopeman Fish and Chip Co on its outstanding success at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards; notes that the business was awarded Highly Recommended Best Fish Supper in the North East and Best Chip Shop in the North East; and recognises that these accolade

15 Dec 2025

That this House applauds the children of Kinloss Primary School on the creation of their song See You Soon, which reflects on the important bonds between classmates in a military community; celebrates the maturity and empathy shown by pupils during the project; acknowledges the u

8 Dec 2025