Fall in the number of police divisional officers across Lanarkshire 13th August 2018 Conservative MSP condemns the SNP’s broken pledge to maintain 1,000 extra bobbies on the beat. The number of divisional officers within Police Scotland has... Articles
Visit to A.C. Whyte Tower tower block development in Port Glasgow 7th August 2018 Graham Simpson MSP visited A.C.Whyte’s tower block development in Port Glasgow as part of investigations into building standards in Scotland. The Scottish... Articles
Graham Simpson MSP praises the work of Mingling and Sharing Hope for people with mental health issues 7th August 2018 Graham Simpson MSP has praised the work of an Airdrie group for people with mental health issues. Graham Simpson visited Mingling and Sharing Hope, which meets... Articles
Increased numbers of delayed discharges are a disgrace declares Conservative MSP 7th August 2018 AN MSP has hit out after the number of delayed hospital discharges increased in Lanarkshire. In June 2018, 42,375 days were spent in hospital by people whose... Articles
East Kilbride News Column August 2018 1st August 2018 THE future of the vacant land at Peel Park may be determined soon and I can report that South Lanarkshire Council has got itself into a right mess over it... Articles
Bumblebee charity is ‘buzzing’ after funding boost 27th March 2018 As the species champion for the Bilberry bumblebee I am delighted that the Bumblebee Conservation Trust has received funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery... Articles
Visit to RAF Lossiemouth was a real eye opener 28th July 2017 MSPs have had their eyes opened and our hearts inspired this week on a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in Morayshire. It was part of a series of visits organised by... Articles
Families forced to pay a 'second homes tax' when they move house 11th July 2017 Thousands of Scots families have been forced to pay a 'second homes tax' even though they have no intention of keeping two properties. Homeowners seeking to... Articles
This boxing club will be a real asset to the Coltness community 5th July 2017 I'm backing plans to turn a disused hall into a boxing club. I recently visited the boarded up Coltness Community Hall building which has lain neglected for... Articles