MP and Councillor Urge Travel Investment for Doune and Deanston Stirling MP Alyn Smith has backed calls for investment in rural transport links, as local Councillor Gene Maxwell urged transport authorities to investigate improved connections between Doune and Deanston. Currently the only link is the Bridge of Teith on the A84. Deanston residents walking or … Read more
Stirling MP Alyn Smith said: ‘This is just the latest wheeze from the UK Chancellor, which doesn’t just fail to impress but misses the mark entirely. Businesses and households all across Stirling and Scotland are in deep financial trouble, as the mismanagement of the UK economy continues under Rishi Sunak. ‘I’m disappointed the vital campaign … Read more
Community Services and Facilities to Experience Managed Decline SNP figures are warning of severe strains to communities and services, following the approval of Labour’s Stirling Council budget with support from the Tories. The budget aims to close a £16m shortfall between Council running costs and income/reserves, exacerbated by ongoing inflation, high energy bills, economic instability … Read more
Ofgem ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ on Standing Charges, Says Stirling MP Alyn Smith has challenged the UK Government to act urgently to address sky-high standing charges across the UK, as fresh figures show the scale of eye-watering increases facing households across Scotland. The Office for Gas and Electricity Markets – commonly referred to as ‘Ofgem’, … Read more
Public Consultation Open Until 18th March Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has urged LNER to reconsider service cuts to trains connecting Stirling to London, with the operator’s public consultation closing on 18th March 2024. The number of direct Stirling-London services would be halved to one per day southbound, and one return train, with LNER encouraging … Read more
Free Expert Help Available Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has backed a campaign from Citizens Advice Scotland, aimed at offering free, expert advice relating to debt through the Citizens Advice Network. The ‘Stressed About Debt’ campaign aims to reassure people that debt is nothing to be ashamed of, as new figures indicate over 660,000 people … Read more