On Tuesday, I spoke in the Scottish Government Programme for Government Debate and highlighted that we need to work together to deliver the change we need to see. There are lots of positives in the Programme for Government on which parties should be able to work together and bring about improvement across Scotland. I […]
I visited the Resonate Arts House, a not-for-profit social enterprise in Alloa, to meet with staff and volunteers. Resonate is led by the community and run by volunteers. They take a creative approach to daily living and to supporting individuals and the community to become more resilient. They provide a wide range of opportunities for […]
Today, Shelter Scotland launched their new homelessness campaign – Homelessness: Far From Fixed. The campaign aims to show how homelessness can happen to anyone in Scotland and that unexpected life events can lead to difficulties in keeping a secure accommodation. It also aims to draw attention to the fact that homelessness is more than just people sleeping rough on the streets, and that […]
***Re-regulation of bus services a must says Rowley*** Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Alex Rowley has said Labour will bring forward proposals for the re-regulation of bus services in Scotland as it emerged the number of bus routes registered with the Traffic Commission has fallen by 21% in the last decade. Speaking to local […]
I enjoyed a visit to Autism Rocks (Fife) which is a Scottish charity based in Methil with a centre in Buckhaven called Kaleidoscope. They provide a drop in 3 days a week from 10am till 2pm. A teen /adult session on a Friday evening. Pool parties once a month, and family days every other Saturday. […]
This week I wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities requesting a meeting to discuss a number of issues including housing. Housing or a lack of affordable and suitable housing is in my mind one of the biggest social and economic problems faced by a majority of communities in Scotland. I […]
I was pleased to do a bit of hill walking this week with staff from the John Muir Trust at its site on East Schiehallion in Highland Perthshire. Ahead of going out on the hill I visited the Trusts visitor centre and education facilities at Pitlochry to learn about their work to preserve and promote […]
***Scottish Labour Deputy Leader Alex Rowley calls for a comprehensive Scottish Anti-Poverty Strategy*** Alex Rowley, Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour, has called for a comprehensive anti-poverty strategy to be undertaken across Scotland. Speaking at a visit to a food bank in Dunfermline, Mr Rowley said: “We must do much more to tackle poverty, inequality […]
“I am committed to the development of renewable energy in Scotland and recognise the major benefits for the environment and the economy. However, as with all major infrastructure developments there needs to be a process which allows all stakeholders to be involved in a meaningful way. The Court of Session has ruled in favour of […]
Scotland’s Towns Partnership and the Cross Party Group for Towns and Town Centres for the second year, will encourage MSPs to take some time during recess (2nd July – 4th September) to spend in their local town. The Mid Scotland and Fife constituency covers many towns and villages and I am in the sprit of […]