Back to school for MSP

Education is key to building a more fair and more just society according to Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Alex Rowley. The Scottish Labour deputy leader was speaking after a visit to his old primary school in Kelty where he met with primary 6 pupils and answered question ranging from the role of an MSP […]

Concerns over flaring at Mossmorran

  ExxonMobil Chemical Limited issued the statement below on the 16th September and since then the flare has been visible for communities around central Fife. I have received complaints from people in near communities about the level of noise from the site which is they say very intimidating. I have contacted SEPA to seek assurances […]

Rowley Opposes Centralisation of Vital NHS Service that will Hurt Families Across Fife

***Press Release: Rowley Opposes Centralisation of Vital NHS Service that will Hurt Families Across Fife*** Alex Rowley MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife met with local campaigners this week outside the Scottish Parliament as they presented a 6,200 strong petition opposing the centralisation of cleft lip and palate surgery services. The current plans would see […]

The re-regulation of bus services is a must

  ***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 […]

Autism Rocks in Fife

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. […]

Enjoying Scotland on our doorstep

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 […]

Scotland’s Towns – Dunblane

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 […]

Festival of Fun! – Lochore Meadows Sat 30th July

Sense Scotland are hosting a Festival of Fun, alongside fellow organisations supporting children and families with complex needs.  You are invited to come along with the family to enjoy a huge range of activities and experiences planned for the day. Click here to view PDF of Poster

Care Homes must work to highest standards

As the need for care in the community grows it is vital that the services are of the highest quality. That was the message from Scottish Labour Deputy Leader Alex Rowley when he visited a number of care homes in his Mid Scotland and Fife constituency to mark national ‘Care Home Open Day’. Mr Rowley […]

Tribute to Willie Clarke

Fife’s longest serving councillor Willie Clarke announced this week that he was to retire due to ill health. Willie has been a great servant to the people of Benarty and over these last 7 years the Lochs ward which included Kelty and Kingseat and he has served all of Fife as a County, Regional and […]