I attended a briefing this week on the progress of the new Queensferry Crossing and was told that the project is on time, below budget and should be completed by the end of 2016. The story of how the bridge is being constructed is fascinating and the project team are encouraging schools to visit the […]
I have written to the leader of Fife Council, David Ross raising with him the fact that I have been contacted by a high number of constituents and representatives of local groups in Rosyth who are raising with me their concerns about what the former social work building in Park Road Rosyth which the council […]
A meeting to discuss the concerns of local residents about operation issues including levels of dust emissions from Purvis recycling centre took place and I was pleased that the main focus was on finding solutions and a broad acceptance that the recycling centre was bringing about major improvements to what was a former mining dumping […]
It is that time of year again where the impact of the cold weather creates large potholes in our roads which if left unattended can have a big impact on our cars if we hit them. It is absolutely crucial that anyone seeing one of these hols reports it so the council can then get […]
As Councils across Scotland finalise their budgets for 2015/16 it is clear that the pressures are increasing whilst the year on year funding from the Scottish Government is decreasing, resulting in significant cuts in front line services and jobs. The Council Tax freeze, now in its 7th year, means that local authorities have very little […]
Today Tom Greatrex, Scottish Labour’s Shadow Energy Minister and MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, commented on the UK Governments support for Labour plans to devolve the remaining parts of the shale gas framework, to the Scottish Government. Mr Greatrex stated that the Westminster Government have belatedly conceded to Scottish Labour amendments which will see […]
West Fife Enterprise have produced 4 new information leaflets which can ofer support and advice to those looking for employment. If you know anyone who is looking for employment or if you are searching for a job yourself West Fife Enterprise can offer you assistance and you can get in touch by calling: 01383 881364.
Over the last few weeks I have been putting a calendar through doors across the constituency and this has given me a good chance to meet and speak to people and pick up any local issues and concerns. In Cowdenbeath as in Kelty there is great anticipation about the new community facilities being built whilst […]
I was disappointed to receive a letter from Tesco this morning advising that they will no longer proceed with their plans to build and open a new superstore at the north end of the High Street in Cowdenbeath. The text of the letter below explains their position. I have now written to Fife council asking […]
Today I spoke in the Local government and regeneration committee debate on there 8th report in to the Flexibility and autonomy of local government. I stated that while I welcome the report I believe that this report should mark the start of a much wider debate in to the future shape of local government and I set out my intention to continue to push for […]