Graham Simpson MSP raises issue of dual mandate Friday, 8 November, 2024 Yesterday, at the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, Graham Simpson MSP raised the issue of dual mandates. Debating his amendments to the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill, Graham Simpson MSP outlined his reasoning for why Members of the Scottish Parliament should not be permitted to serve as MPs at Westminster. Graham Simpson MSP said: "I am of the clear... Articles
Graham Simpson MSP supports Marie Curie 3rd July 2019 Graham Simpson MSP visited the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow and met with representatives from Marie Curie to hear about the care available for people living... Local News
Number of ASN and learning support teachers has dropped by 31 per cent in South Lanarkshire Secondary Schools 25th June 2019 The total number of ASN and learning support teachers has fallen by 31 per cent in secondary schools throughout South Lanarkshire. The number has dropped from... Local News
Graham Simpson introduces mediation into the Planning System 20th June 2019 Graham Simpson MSP has successfully lodged an amendment to the Scotland Planning Bill which would introduce mediation int the planning system. The successful... Holyrood News
Hairmyres Parking Update 11th June 2019 I recently asked South Lanarkshire Council for an update following their survey – helped by me – of residents on possible proposals for residents parking zones... Local News
Graham Simpson calls for a dedicated empty homes officer in South Lanarkshire 6th June 2019 Graham Simpson MSP is calling on South Lanarkshire Council to appoint a dedicated empty homes officer. It follows a session in the Scottish Parliament in which... Local News
Report calls for Scottish Government to reassess tenement maintenance legislation in Scotland 5th June 2019 A report published today is calling for regular building inspections, the establishment of compulsory owners’ associations and Building Reserve Funds to be... Holyrood News
SNP sends clinical waste to Wales – despite ‘climate emergency’ 29th May 2019 Clinical waste from Scottish hospitals is to be sent 250 miles away to the Welsh town of Wrexham – despite Nicola Sturgeon’s promise of a “climate emergency”... Local News
Number of disabled people waiting for housing increases in South Lanarkshire 23rd May 2019 Figures released this week have revealed that the number of disabled people on housing lists in South Lanarkshire has risen by over 182 per cent in the last two... Local News
Graham Simpson MSP praises Salvation Army’s Eva Burrows First Stop Project 17th May 2019 Graham Simpson MSP has praised the Salvation Army for bringing hope to people who are homeless. Mr Simpson visited the church and charity’s Eva Burrows First... Local News
