Scottish Conservative Councillor Helen Crawford brings national attention to the poor state of Highland Schools. Friday, 19 January, 2024 In a bold approach that focused attention both locally and nationally on a vital issue for the Highlands, Conservative Cllr Helen Crawford presented a Motion for the Full Council on 11th January 2024. The Motion called upon Highland Council to declare a School Estate Emergency due to Highland having the worst school buildings in Scotland. Cllr Crawford called for cross-party action, asking all... Local News
Comment on announcement that short-term let regulations are to be withdrawn until after the election 18th February 2021 Scottish Conservative Shadow Rural Economy and Tourism Spokesman Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “While I’m pleased that the SNP Government has finally responded to... Holyrood News
Highlands has a “mental health crisis”, says Edward Mountain MSP 18th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has stated that the Highlands is undergoing a “mental health crisis” in a speech to the Scottish Parliament today... Local News
“We now know why Fergus Ewing doesn’t want a public inquiry into the Funicular” says Edward Mountain MSP 17th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has criticised the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism’s lack of clarity over the funding arrangement to... Local News
Concerns raised with FM over increases in suicidal thoughts amongst young men 16th February 2021 A Highlands and Islands MSP has described as “extremely alarming” the findings of a new report that shows a third of young men in Scotland have contemplated... Holyrood News
MSP praises farmers and rural businesses for winter weather efforts 16th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has thanked farmers and other rural businesses for their efforts during the recent wintry conditions. Mr Halcro... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP and Cllr Struan Mackie praise Grantown and Thurso GP Practices for vaccine delivery efforts 15th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain and Cllr Struan Mackie today have praised the GP practices in Grantown-on-Spey and Thurso and Halkirk for “going the... Local News
Comment on SNP preparing draft bill on second independence referendum 15th February 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron said: “People in Argyll and Bute will be wandering exactly what alternative universe the SNP are... Holyrood News
Welcome for armed forces deployment 12th February 2021 The Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has welcomed the deployment of a further 466 military personnel to assist in the roll-out of the Covid vaccination... Holyrood News
SNP Government spent days plotting care home spin 12th February 2021 The SNP Government spent almost a week plotting how to spin a damning report into Covid-positive patients being transferred to care homes. The Office for... Holyrood News
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