Described as one of the most memorable women of the twentieth century Jennie Lee from Lochgelly Fife born in 1904 made a massive impact in politics and on social policy across the United Kingdom and certainly one of her greatest achievements, the Open University is today stronger than ever some 27 years after her death. […]
The current condition of Inverkeithing High School was highlighted by local MSP Alex Rowley when he spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament which was focussing on raising attainment in Scotland’s schools. Mr Rowley expressed his disappointment that Inverkeithing High School had not been included in an announcement of replacement schools brought forward by […]
MSP for the Cowdenbeath Constituency Alex Rowley has spoken out in the Scottish Parliament about the negative impact litter and dog fouling can have on local communities and has called for a review of the Scottish Governments national strategy which he said ‘does not seem to be working’. Speaking in a Parliamentary debate Mr Rowley said; […]
Intra Christian Anti-Sectarianism* Project About WEA Scotland WEA Scotland aims to contribute to “a better world – equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society” As an adult education provider, we use a social purpose approach to enable our learners to: Develop social awareness […]
Sport Matters Sport matters, that was the message that the Scottish Sport Alliance took to the Scottish Parliament where they launched ‘A Manifesto for Scottish Sport’. At the heart of the manifesto is the intrinsic value of sport – fun and enjoyment. The manifesto also outlines the benefits that participating in sport/being active […]
Scottish Labour’s plan to tackle Tory austerity Last week saw the first debate in the Parliament on John Swinney’s budget for 2016/17. Given the significance of the cuts, particularly impacting on council services, I suppose it was always going to be a passionate debate. When I wrote this column last year and talked about the […]
Residents of Kirktoun Park Ballingry who were told they were due to get major installation works carried out to their houses are now being advised that works will not go ahead. Fife Council have said that the construction type is Cruden Concrete Block Steel Frame and that any direct fixing and loading on to the […]
Cowdenbeath MSP Alex Rowley this week met with the Head Teacher of Cowdenbeath Primary School Mrs Mary Quinn to hand over a gift and thank her for her 15 years of service to Cowdenbeath Primary School and 38 years to teaching in schools in the Lothian’s and Fife. Mrs Quinn is retiring as Head Teacher […]
New analysis from Scottish Labour has estimated that their proposal to build 60,000 homes per year over the next five years would support around 49,200 jobs a year. These estimates have been verified by the independent experts at the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). Of those 60,000 homes, 45,000 would be for social rent either […]
Housing As an MSP I have found that the issue that people come to me most about is housing or I should say a lack of housing, affordable housing, suitable housing and it is the biggest issue in terms of the case load my office deals with. The fact is there is just not enough […]