East Kilbride News Column August 2018 1st August 2018 THE future of the vacant land at Peel Park may be determined soon and I can report that South Lanarkshire Council has got itself into a right mess over it... Articles
Bumblebee charity is ‘buzzing’ after funding boost 27th March 2018 As the species champion for the Bilberry bumblebee I am delighted that the Bumblebee Conservation Trust has received funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery... Articles
Visit to RAF Lossiemouth was a real eye opener 28th July 2017 MSPs have had their eyes opened and our hearts inspired this week on a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in Morayshire. It was part of a series of visits organised by... Articles
Families forced to pay a 'second homes tax' when they move house 11th July 2017 Thousands of Scots families have been forced to pay a 'second homes tax' even though they have no intention of keeping two properties. Homeowners seeking to... Articles
This boxing club will be a real asset to the Coltness community 5th July 2017 I'm backing plans to turn a disused hall into a boxing club. I recently visited the boarded up Coltness Community Hall building which has lain neglected for... Articles
Frank’s Law will benefit so many people across the country 3rd July 2017 A bill to introduce Frank’s Law – a guarantee that under 65s with conditions such as dementia receive free personal care – has today opened for a three month... Articles
Graham calls for sprinklers to be fitted in all council high rise blocks following the Grenfell Tower disaster 3rd July 2017 Graham is calling for sprinklers to be fitted in all council high rise blocks following the Grenfell Tower disaster. Graham who is Conservative housing... Articles
The number of children without a permanent home in Scotland has hit a six-year high 29th June 2017 About 6000 youngsters are living in temporary accommodation, the latest figures show. And they reveal a 13% rise in the number of families with children placed... Articles
Surprise, surprise! The SNP advocates yet more centralisation – disguised as school reform 28th June 2017 TODAY, sees parliament debate education governance in Scotland. It follows one of the Scottish Government’s many consultations and John Swinney’s subsequent... Articles