The Stirling Council area is set to move down from Level 4 to Level 3 within Scotland’s Strategic Framework, the overarching plan to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in Scotland. The announcement today (Tuesday 8th December) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be welcomed by residents and businesses across Stirling, but caution is still urged […]
Stirling Politicians Praise Health and Social Care Staff Bonus
Bruce Crawford MSP and Alyn Smith MP have welcomed an announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, of a one-off payment for Scotland’s lifesavers and care-givers on the frontline throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A pro rated payment of £500 will be made as soon as is practicable to all NHS and social care workers employed […]
Stirling MP and MSP Respond to Level Four Restrictions
Alyn Smith MP and Bruce Crawford have called on Stirling residents to pull together and reaffirm their efforts to tackle COVID-19, as the Stirling Council area enters Level 4 restrictions from Friday 20th November, for 3 weeks. The announcement of the move from Level 3 to Level 4 came on Tuesday, as First Minister Nicola […]
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 […]
Update on Stirling’s Fight Against COVID
The Scottish Government have announced which level of protection each local authority will be placed in from Monday 2nd November, in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Stirling will be placed in Level 3. Alyn has put together a video message here. Five indicators help determine which level a local authority is placed in: […]
Stirling MP and MSP Comment on Restrictions Extension
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and MP Alyn Smith have commented on the confirmation from the First Minister today that current restrictions for the Forth Valley health board area will continue until November 2nd. This includes a ban on pubs and restaurants opening, alongside a nationwide ban on visiting other households. Cafes may open, however a […]