The number of primary class sizes with over 25 and 30 pupils per classroom is shockingly high in Fife. Through a Freedom of Information request I submitted to Fife Council it was shown that local schools have 412 primary classes with other 25 pupils per classroom and 136 primary classes with over 30 children in […]
I have written to the Chief Executive of Fife Council calling for an immediate review to find out why the local authority’s recycling record has fallen so drastically and asking for urgent action to address rising waste. The most recent household recycling target was for 60 per cent of household waste to be recycled by […]
I have raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament supporting calls by the Coalition Against Gambling Ads to help end all gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship in order to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from the predatory behaviour of many gambling advertisements. The coalition is made up of 19 organisation including Clean Up Gambling, the […]
Parliament started back this week after summer recess and much of the hype was about the new co-operation agreement between the SNP and the Green Party. The pro-independence newspaper, The National, was excited that this would start a renewed drive for an independence referendum, but I would urge caution, and suggest the absolute focus of […]
I recently visited Crieff Community garden and was amazed at the hard-work and dedication of the volunteers after seeing first-hand the great progress they have made in creating an amazing space. Community gardens are real local assets and provide an opportunity to everyone to get involved in the benefits of enjoying the outdoors, meeting other […]
I was delighted to join with members of Scotland’s Climate Assembly recently to discuss and listen to views on how Scotland should change to tackle the climate emergency in an effective and fair way following the publishing of the full report by the assembly. Government, businesses and citizens all have a role to play in […]
On Monday 16 August 2021 I met with residents of the Bards Way development, and members of the wider Tillicoultry community, to hear first-hand the concerns that they have about Clackmannanshire Councils management of a Section 75 Agreement that was put in place when planning permission was awarded for the Bards Way development. As a […]
This week saw the announcement of the Scottish exam results for 2021 and first-off I would like to congratulate every pupil for the hard-work they have done in another extraordinary year for their education. The Covid pandemic has touched every aspect of our lives, but I feel very strongly for our young people who have […]
I have been contacted by a number of constituents about nuisance gulls. To understand more about the background of this issue, please see the below briefing composed by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre. My main query to SPICe was that while gulls are protected I wanted to find out if this protection extends to when […]