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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every year, Scotland faces about 130,000 untreated heart valve disease patients over 65 years old, and Scottish hospitals have little access to minimally invasive therapies that offer a safer option for many older patients. Scottish patients deserve improved access to diagnosis and treatment and on the attached visual you can see a significant variation in […]
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 […]
Regulating occupational health and safety during the coronavirus outbreak As Britain’s statutory regulator of occupational health and safety The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken action to ensure that our important role continues effectively as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. These actions are being guided by the specific needs and characteristics of the various sectors […]