A Step Forward for Road Safety in Old Plean

Council Implements Long-Desired Crossing Local residents have celebrated the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Old Plean, after a long-fought campaign by the community and elected officials. The crossing, just outside the entrance to Newlands Court, had been one in a suite of road safety measures lobbied for in a bid to reduce speeding and … Read more

Brexit Three Years On: Scotland Stifled By Stagnant UK Economy

www.scotlandineurope.eu Launched to Inform Debate on Independence in Europe The SNP has marked the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU by pointing to severe economic decline across the UK and SNP Westminster Europe and EU Accession Spokesperson Alyn Smith has launched www.scotlandineurope.eu to serve as a one stop shop for information about independence … Read more

Scottish Government Mitigates Tory Bedroom Tax in Stirling

£724,000 Already Allocated, With More Funding On The Way Stirling politicians have praised the Scottish Government for protecting the people of Stirling from the Tory Bedroom Tax, as fresh figures reveal the extent of financial support to Stirling. In the current financial year of 2022/2023, £724,000 in funding has been allocated to Stirling Council to … Read more

Stirling Gallery Showcases Local Work

Local MP and MSP Visit First Biannual Exhibition Hosted by Stirling Gallery Stirling shop and gallery, Made In Stirling, is hosting an exhibition showcasing the work of local creatives. SPRING EDITIONS brings together pieces from ten local artists who are all part of the Made In Stirling collective. The themes of the work include looking … Read more

Alyn Smith MP Backs Dunblane Community Safety

CCTV and Joint Working Required After Vandalism Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has called for Police Scotland and Stirling Council to consider further community safety measures in Dunblane, following the vandalism of a beloved local business. The Beech Tree Cafe in Dunblane suffered an attack in the evening of Friday 13th January, after 3 perpetrators … Read more

Hospitality Industry Needs VAT Cut, Says Stirling MP

Cost of Living Crisis Risks Business Collapse Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has called on the UK Government to unlock further business support, as the cost of living crisis continues to impact local businesses and households. In a letter to the UK Chancellor, Mr Smith has urged the consideration of VAT reductions to help ease … Read more