There has been lots of coverage lately on low emission zones (LEZs) and what the mean. However, there has also been a lot of mis-information circulating and what the impact on people will be. I wrote to the Scottish Government on behalf of a constituent who had queries about how it works, and below is […]
The Scottish Government have confirmed that plans for decarbonisation of the Fife Circle Rail network are in development. Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop MSP in answer to a written questions I submitted said “It is expected this will be one of the next parts of the Scottish network to be decarbonised, after the current work to […]
I recently visited the CACA Junior Youth Club to see the amazing work’ of a group of volunteers in Cowdenbeath who give up their time to organise and run the towns junior youth club. I visited on a Friday evening to meet volunteers and talk with the young people who participate in the club. Over […]
The Scottish Government have introduced new safeguards in relation to XL Bully dogs that have come into effect on the 23rd of February 2024. Below is a copy of a letter sent to all MSPs setting out what the new rules are.
I have requested a meeting with new Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, over the urgent issue of replacement health centres for Lochgelly and Kincardine after reports the Scottish Government has put a hold on all NHS building projects. I have raised the issue of health centres in Fife […]
Ambulance services in Fife are operating beyond stretching point putting massive stress on staff and failing patients. I have written to the new Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP calling for a review of ambulance services across the Kingdom. In the letter I highlighted the case of a lady in her 80s who had to wait […]
All elected members have received correspondence from the Public Health Minister about the delivery of the Shingles Vaccination Programme. There has been recent enquiries about the expansion to this programme and hopefully the following information is helpful to anyone with queries. Eligibility of the Shingles Vaccination Programme has changed to allow individuals to get protected […]
I urged the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, to make the suspension of peak fares on Scotrail services permanent as it is simply a tax on workers. I raised the issue in a question in the Scottish Parliament, saying the Scottish Government’s decision to suspend peak fares was “absolutely correct” and called for […]
I am urging older people across the region to be “scam aware” as incidences of targeted scam and fraud crimes against them have seen significant rises. I recently met with representatives from Age Scotland at the Scottish Parliament where the very real threat of scammers trying to take advantage of older people was discussed. Recent […]
I have raised concerns over the announcement that Scottish Water water and waste charges will increase from 1 April 2024 by 8.8% amid speculation that the increase will repeat annually until 2026/27, meaning an overall increase of 29% in the next three years. Water and waste charges, paid via Council Tax, are determined by the […]