Whilst the last year has been difficult, there does seem to be light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccine is able to offer that light and hope but as we are seeing this week with more and more people locally getting Covid, we must remain cautious and vigilant and that does mean continuing […]
Author: Alex Rowley
COVID-19 Strategic Framework Update: February 2021
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Ofgem Guide for People Struggling to Pay Energy Bills
As the restrictions in response to COVID-19 have continued, Ofgem has been working closely with the energy industry to ensure consumers, particularly vulnerable consumers, continue to be protected. In October 2020 they strengthened protections for customers, making it a requirement that suppliers put customers in debt on a realistic and appropriate repayment plan. Suppliers have […]
NHS Fife Coronavirus Update: 15th January 2021
Introduction This update is part of our on-going commitment to keep you informed of the latest developments at NHS Fife that may be of interest to you and your constituents, this includes information on our on-going response to the COVID-19 pandemic, remobilisation of our services, service changes and operational updates, along with signposting to the […]
FCA Financial Support Advice
COVID-19: January 2021 Update – State of Epidemic
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update: January 2021
Dunfermline’s Creative Industries Plan for a Positive Future
Two of Dunfermline’s culture venues remain positive for the future despite the difficulties of 2020 and the uncertainty that lies ahead. Bill and Simon Fletcher of the Alhambra Trust and Ian Moir of the Firestation Creative met with me to discuss the challenges of the covid period and the opportunities for the future. Both charitable […]
Role of Community and Voluntary Groups Recognised
Local community organisations and voluntary sector groups are playing a key role in supporting families and individuals through the pandemic. I met with staff from Collydean Community centre to find out more about what they’ve been doing over the pandemic. The centre has been distributing food to those in crisis throughout this year and has […]
Central Fife Times Column -December 2020
As we approach the end of 2020 we can certainly say it has been a year like no other. I would like to be able to say it will all be back to normality in the new year but it won’t and I do hope that we can all reflect on what the new norm […]