Alex constituency work and important updates
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]