Stirling MP Alyn Smith and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have issued a plea to would-be visitors to tourist hotspots in Stirling, asking them to abide by the Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions and regulations. From 2nd April, the regulations will change from ‘Stay-At-Home’ to ‘Stay Local’, retaining the current travel restrictions to within your own local […]
Stirling MP Welcomes New Law To Protect Livestock
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has. Praised the passage of a Bill at Holyrood which will offer better legal protection to livestock from domestic dogs. The Private Member’s Bill, brought forward by SNP MSP Emma Harper, was back unanimously in the chamber. It increases the penalties for livestock worrying, with offenders being hit with a fine […]
Investment in Stirling Tourism Sector Welcomed
Rural tourism integral to pandemic recovery Stirling MP Alyn Smith and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed funding from the SNP Scottish Government to kick-start tourism in areas like Stirling, in preparation for an increase in domestic tourists this year. The NatureScot Better Places Fund is now open for applications, and will help provide more […]
Stirling Politicians Praise Swift Support to Farmers and Crofters
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed news that vital SNP Scottish Government funding for farmers and crofters to keep Scotland’s food production moving during the pandemic has been delivered ahead of schedule. So far, more than 95% of Basic Payment Support, Greening and Young Farmer payments have been made, four […]
Stirling MP Welcomes Further Think on Short-Term Let Laws
Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has backed a Scottish Government decision to withdraw proposed legislation aimed at regulating short-term lets, in order to further consult with key stakeholders. News of the pause will be welcomed by rural businesses, who expressed concerns on the potential impact such legislation may have on their operations – particularly in […]
National Fly-Tipping Campaign Backed by Local Politicians
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and Stirling councillor Evelyn Tweed have backed calls from the National Farmers Union Scotland, in regards to the urgent action required on fly tipping. Industry leaders have recently met with Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform in the Scottish Government, to further voice their concerns over […]