Author: Alex Rowley
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Overgrown Gardens
Local authorities powers In terms of overgrown gardens, local authorities have limited powers to intervene to compel a property owner to remove overhanging branches/trees etc. from land which he or she owns. Relevant legislation would be section 91 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 which gives a local authority power to serve a notice requiring […]
Theatre Boss: We are here for the long term
The Covid Pandemic has had a devastating impact on arts and theatres across the country with many predicting a difficult road ahead. Despite such difficulties Dunfermline’s Alhambra Theatre Boss Simon Fletcher has said they are committed to the long term and will come back even stronger. Mr Fletcher told me: “This has been a very […]
Arthritis is “impossible to ignore”
I have written to the Chief Executive of NHS Fife to seek an update on the Health Boards plans to restart routine elective surgery, including for hip and knee joint replacements, highlighting that arthritis is impossible to ignore for those suffering while waiting for treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on life […]
National Care Service Public Consultation
Scottish Labour has launched an online consultation to listen to the views of the public on its National Care Service plans. We all know Scotland’s care service is broken and has been overlooked and undervalued for too long. Now is the time to care about care and a wholescale transformation for those receiving care, their […]
COVID-19 Update for Businesses
This update from the Scottish Government directs businesses to the most up to date information on COVID-19 as we move forward with our economic response. The Find Business Support website continues to provide details on the assistance available as well as information and advice on how businesses can restart safely through and out of lockdown. —— The […]
Latest News from NHS Forth Valley
July 2020 Work Underway to Restart Local Health Services The first steps are being taken towards restarting a range of local health services which were postponed when the NHS services across Scotland were placed on an emergency footing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more —Latest Covid-19 Information Available Online Information and advice on a […]
Sauchie Community Centre Extension
I raised a motion in the Parliament welcoming the news that Sauchie Community Group has secured the funding needed to build a much needed extension to the Sauchie Resource Centre. This extension will almost double the floor space, add an accessible toilet, redesign the kitchen and allow the group to have more than one activity […]
Update on the Scottish Government’s Approach to Physical Distancing
ADVICE FROM THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ADVISORY GROUP 2 July 2020 Advice Commissioned by the First Minister and Chief Medical Officer on Physical Distancing The Group discussed this paper at its meeting of 25 June and concluded that: The fundamental science around distance and transmission remains unchanged. Risk increases with proximity to an infected individual. […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for retail, tourism and hospitality customers
Published: 30 Jun 2020 – Scottish Government Retail Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is changing due to coronavirus. Your experience in shops is changing due to coronavirus. Retailers, following government guidance are working to ensure the safety of customers and colleagues. To ensure we keep transmission of coronavirus […]