Alyn Smith MP and Bruce Crawford MSP have today launched the second edition of a regular newsletter titled ‘Stirling Matters’. This newsletter is a handy way of keeping up-to-date with the latest activity from Alyn and Bruce, as they represent their constituents in the parliaments in Edinburgh and London respectively. To be directly emailed each new […]
Stirling Politicians Welcome Routemap to Easing Lockdown
Today in Holyrood, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed the nation to explain the Scottish Government’s routemap that will guide the country out of lockdown. The routemap gives practical examples of what people, organisations and businesses can expect to see change over time. If the evidence shows transmission of COVID-19 is under control and the number […]
MP & MSP Welcome Plans for School Return
Local MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that pupils will return to schools in August, subject to scientific advice that it is safe to do so. Schools in the Stirling area will return on 11 August, while Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings will open over the summer. An agreement reached between […]
Stirling Politicians Call For Public Support on Fly Tipping
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and MSP Bruce Crawford have called on the support of the local community to crackdown on illegal fly tipping in the area during lockdown. Councils across Scotland have temporarily closed waste and recycling centres to help them prioritise the collection of general refuse and protect public health during the coronavirus outbreak […]
Stirling MP & MSP Call for Universal Credit Support for Students
Alyn Smith MP and Bruce Crawford MSP have called for a temporary relaxation of the qualifying criteria for Universal Credit, to allow students who are in financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to claim during the summer months. The SNP have written to the UK government asking them to allow students to […]
Major Business Site Development Confirmed Amid Crisis
The Ambassador Group have confirmed that they intend to proceed with development plans for the Craigforth site on the outskirts of Stirling city. The proposal includes offices, retail, leisure, pubs, restaurants, residential, hotel, a care home, distillery, visitor centre, nursery and other infrastructure across 110 acres of land. The proposal will be subject to Stirling […]
