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 […]
Stirling Politicians Welcome £3.6 Million National Park Funding Boost
MP for Stirling Alyn Smith, and local councillor Evelyn Tweed, have welcomed a £3.6 million increase to Scottish Government funding of the nation’s national parks, as announced in the draft budget. The 2021-2022 plan indicates an uplift from £13.9 million to £17.5 million overall, boosting efforts by the Loch Lomond & Trossachs and the Cairngorms […]
Stirling Hit by £392,000 in Unfair Delivery Charges
Online shoppers in Stirling are being ripped off by delivery companies charging extra to deliver to the region. A report by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) found Scots were being left out of pocket to the tune of millions of pounds, with people in Stirling being charged an extra £392,000 in total on top […]
Rural Stirling Urged to ‘Stick With It’ as Cases Rise
Local politicians are calling on rural Stirling residents to stick to the restrictions in place as the Stirling Council area remains in Protection Level 3, with the First Minister warning that there were serious concerns about the continued spread of Covid-19 locally. A number of rural communities are experiencing rising numbers of infections, with Blane […]
Illegal Rural Parking Puts Lives at Risk
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has supported enforcement measures taken to clamp down on dangerous rural parking, following disappointing reports of continued disruption in Stirling’s rural communities. Beauty spots have been extremely popular with visitors throughout the summer, due to overseas travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to several instances of […]