Jun92017

Kirsty Williams calls for schools to take part in the Great Get Together

Welsh Government
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Inspired by MP Jo Cox, who was tragically murdered last year, The Great Get Together aims to bring together communities, neighbours, pupils and friends to share and celebrate all that we hold in common.

The Welsh Government has written to all schools in the country to highlight this year’s event, which takes place between 16th to the 18th June, and encouraging them to take part.

Kirsty Williams said:

“Jo Cox spent a lot of time in schools and truly believed in the importance of inspiring younger generations to be good citizens in their communities. From the tragedy of her death The Great Get Together was created to bring all of us together to celebrate what we all share and hold in common, not what divides us.

“On the weekend of the 16th-18th June, The Great Get Together will be taking place across the country, and I’m adding my support by asking schools to take part with a special assembly on Friday 16th June. We will be publishing material that will help schools to get involved.

“I am looking forward to working with schools to make The Great Get Together a moment of unity that inspires pupils to celebrate all they hold in common. I believe there is a groundswell of people who reject divisive politics and simply want to bring our communities together and celebrate all that unites us. This is our chance.”

Schools can register their interest and find out more on The Great Get Together website about the thousands of activities taking place across the country, ranging from street parties to BBQs, dog shows to scarecrow festivals, bake-offs to multi-faith Iftars to break the Ramadan fast.

Jun92017

West End Community Council next Tuesday – agenda #dundeewestend

Fraser Macpherson
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WEST  END  COMMUNITY  COUNCIL  MEETING
TUESDAY  13TH  JUNE  2017  AT  7.00PM
LOGIE   AND  ST JOHN`S (CROSS)  PARISH  CHURCH  HALL
(ENTER  FROM  SHAFTESBURY  TERRACE  –  OFF  BLACKNESS  AVENUE)


1. WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS AND APOLOGIES


2. SPEAKER FROM XPLORE DUNDEE (TO BE CONFIRMED)


3. POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE


4. MINUTE OF MEETING 9TH MAY AND  MATTERS  ARISING 


5. WECC HIT LIST


6. PLANNING  UPDATE


7. CORRESPONDENCE


8. OTHER MEETINGS ATTENDED ON BEHALF OF WECC


9. AOCB – MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INPUT


10. DATE  OF  NEXT  MEETING – Tuesday 12th September  2017

Jun92017

BCC reaction to General Election result 2017

British Chambers of Commerce
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BCC comments on the result of the General Election.

Commenting on the General Election result, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“After two long years of elections, referenda and wider uncertainty, many businesses were doing their best to ignore the noise of politics – up until today. 

“The electorate’s split decision generates further uncertainty for business communities, who are already grappling with currency fluctuations, rising costs, and the potential impacts of Brexit. 

“The formation of a workable administration that can give voters and businesses confidence around economic management must be the immediate priority.

“Whilst companies have for many months done their best to screen out political noise in order to focus on their own operations, this result will prove much harder for UK businesses to ignore. The swift formation of a functioning government is essential to business confidence and our wider economic prospects. 

“Businesses are adept at forming alliances and coalitions when important interests are at stake. We should expect the same of our politicians.” 

On the timetable for Brexit negotiations, which are scheduled to begin in less than a fortnight, Dr Marshall said:

“No business would walk into a negotiation without clear objectives, an agreed starting position, and a strong negotiating team. It is hard to see how Brexit negotiations could begin without answers on these important questions.”

Ends

Notes to editors:

Dr Adam Marshall is in Belfast meeting members of the business community and is available for print and broadcast interview from there.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) sits at the heart of a powerful network of 52 Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK, representing thousands of businesses of all sizes and within all sectors. For more information visit: www.britishchambers.org.uk

Media contacts:

Allan Williams – Senior Press Manager

020 7654 5812 / 07920583381

Orla Hennessy – Press Officer

020 7654 5813 / 07825 746 812