Local MSP Alex Rowley used a visit to a building site in Cowdenbeath to highlight the need to build more housing for rent and the benefits that can be gained from doing so. The Cowdenbeath MSP met with a group of apprentices when he viewed the progress in King Street where 33 new council houses […]
Cowdenbeath MSP Alex Rowley has stepped up his campaign for further investment into the restoration of opencast sites and has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell MP urging him to intervene and support the case for more resources to pay for restoration. Mr Rowley visited the Muir Dean site near Crossgates […]
Today I spoke at the launch event for the Health Inequality Commission report which will set the foundations for Scottish Labours health policy moving forward. Commissioned by the Scottish Labour Party the report has highlighted examples of where inequality and life chances have impacted on poor population health and sets out a number of practical actions, […]
Cowdenbeath MSP Alex Rowley has this week challenged Fife Council about the state of the road in a street in Cowdenbeath asking ‘is this the poorest road condition of any street in Fife and what are you going to do about it’? Whilst carrying out street surgeries in Hillcrest Cowdenbeath the Labour politician said he […]
On Saturday I attended Ore Bank Café – 108 Lochleven Road Lochore and met up with a group of veterans who form part of the Fife Veterans Club. The group is 84 members strong and come together to discuss current issues, support for veterans and act as a hub for discussion, debate and comradeship. Many […]
Another year and another brilliant young football tournament organised by the Cardenden based John Thomson Memorial Committee under the leadership of Mr Alex Burns OBE. The thrill on the face of the young person up collecting their medal and trophy was just great and the committee made sure that every child who competed in the […]
Cowdenbeath MSP Alex Rowley is urging the Fife Cultural Trust to examine options other than closure for the provision of a Library service in Crossgates. The Trust is currently undertaking a consultation on the future of libraries in Fife and is proposing to close the part-time library in Crossgates. Speaking after carrying out street surgeries […]
At the beginning of May this year I secured a debate in the Scottish Parliament to raise the fact that thousands of men, women and children were dying whilst attempting to flee from war torn countries to reach Europe. Introducing the debate I explained that I had brought the motion forward to raise awareness of […]
This years Lochgelly gala was a massive success with many children taking part in the parade and the fancy dress. It was great to see so many of the residents in the town turn out in such high numbers for the parade and indeed the brilliant day that followed in the Public Park. What was […]
On the United Nation’s International Youth Day 2015, MSP and Labour Deputy Leader candidate Alex Rowley has called for his party to unite against the devastating cuts targeting young people in Scotland. He said: “Young people are getting a raw deal from the Tory government. Their attacks on the young are wrong and I vow […]