MSPs ask Perth & Kinross Council to ensure there are local opportunities to celebrate Coronation 

Liz Smith MSP

MSPs ask Perth and Kinross Council to ensure there are local  opportunities to celebrate Coronation 

The Coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla, will take place on Saturday 6 May and will lead to a weekend of celebration. On Sunday 7 May communities are encouraged to take the opportunity to host local events and get-togethers and then on Monday 8 May there is to be community-led volunteering events under the label of "The Big Help Out".

Liz Smith MSP and Murdo Fraser MSP have written to Cllr Grant Laing, Leader of Perth and Kinross Council (letter attached) to ask what civic events are being planned and what council-led activities are being hosted around Perthshire and Kinross-shire.

Liz Smith commented, 

"With the Coronation on the Saturday, Sunday 7th May is an opportunity for communities to get together and celebrate with lunches, street parties and the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.  I understand that Perth and Kinross Council can offer advice to anyone looking to arrange a local event who may wish a local road closure or similar. On Monday 8th May the day is being marked as The Big Help Out.  The idea of a day when communities can come together, on a Bank Holiday, and arrange volunteer events such as litter picks, community tidy ups or similar events is fantastic. We saw the spirit of community across Perth and Kinross during COVID when people got together to ensure those who needed support got it and it would be a great opportunity for community groups to promote what they do and encourage people to get involved.  Even if you are not a supporter of the Royal Family the events in May will give everyone an opportunity to enjoy spending time in their community and the opportunity to mark this weekend with friends and neighbours which I am sure will be welcomed. 

"Strathearn has strong links with the Royal Family and it would be very appropriate for events to be promoted in the local area with the potential economic boost that would bring to the economy. I look forward to hearing what plans Perth and Kinross Council have."

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Liz Smith

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Liz Smith was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011, 2016 and in 2021. She is one of four Conservative Regional Members for Mid Scotland and Fife. Following her long-serving role as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, she became Chief Whip in February 2020. Following the 2021 election, Liz took over the role of Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, now serving as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Public Administration, and chairs two cross party committees: those on Colleges and Universities, and Sport.