East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau 50th anniversary

Early day motion 485, tabled 23 September 2021 by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 9 members.

That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau on reaching its 50th Anniversary; acknowledges that the charity, which offers free, confidential and independent advice to local people on any problem, has been serving East Renfrewshire since opening its doors on 1 November 1971; echoes the words of Rory Mair, chair of Citizens Advice Scotland, who described this as an extraordinary milestone for East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau and truly humbling to think of all the people in the area who have been helped by the efforts of current staff and volunteers, and their predecessors; recognises that East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau is a valued member of the Citizens Advice family in Scotland and respected by local elected members and other stakeholders; and extends best wishes to Citizens Advice Bureau manager Teresa O’Hara and all concerned with the Bureau, who remain focused on the job of helping people in East Renfrewshire.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, Independent 1.