Alex constituency work and important updates
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I am supporting the “Pubs Matter” campaign that highlights the many benefits of local pubs and clubs for people and communities. The impact of Covid and the measures taken will put some of these business at risk. The campaign highlights that pubs and social clubs are the centre of communities, helping people come together and […]
More support will be needed if our pubs, hotels, night clubs and social clubs are to survive into summer next year and the Scottish Government must take this on board. There needs to be a more strategic and joined up approach to how the money coming from the UK Treasury is allocated through the Scottish […]
I was amazed at a visit to a community pantry set up by a group of volunteers to provide food for families and individuals who are struggling in the Dunfermline area. The hard-work and dedication of the project, based in the Tryst Centre, deserves to be recognised and thanked. The project has provided over 4500 […]
Across Fife local people are involved in supporting others. Cllr. Linda Erskine is on the front-line and says Fife Council will continue to put resources in to support activity that helps get food and support to those most in need. Fife Council Help Covid19 is affecting a lot of people physically, mentally and financially. Whether […]
Many people will be aware of the shambolic organisation of flu vaccines experienced by many across Fife. My office has received many many calls about this fiasco. Below is a copy of the letter I have sent to NHS Fife CEO and Chair on this issue. I also raised this issue directly with the First […]
See the letter below I received from the Education Secretary after writing to him about outdoor centres. Below this is further information on the campaign to help save our outdoor education centres. Letter from Scottish Adventure Activity Forum on the #SaveYourOutdoorCentres campaign: #SaveYourOutdoorCentres Campaign 2nd October 2020 Dear Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Further Education, […]