First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the use of face coverings will become mandatory in shops from July 9 as further lockdown restrictions are eased. The change in guidance is to coincide with the expected date that Scotland will move into Phase 3 of its exit from lockdown. Exemptions for young children and people... Continue Reading →
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Support Offered for Businesses as Outdoor Hospitality Resumes
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed flexibility offered by the Scottish Government to allow cafes, restaurants and bars to resume service in an outdoor setting. Adjustments are being made as businesses in outdoor hospitality in Scotland are able to resume trading from today in line with the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown. In order... Continue Reading →
Local Organisations Encouraged to Apply for Cycling Friendly Funding
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged North Ayrshire businesses, secondary schools and community groups to apply for funding from Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly initiative. A £1.7 million fund from the Scottish Government has been opened and open to applications from across the country in order to make cycling more accessible for people where they live, work... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Phased Return to Care Home Visits
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed guidance published by the Scottish Government that will enable care home residents to receive visitors outdoors. The change in lockdown guidance comes into effect from 3 July on the condition that care homes meet strict criteria and keep infection control measures in place. A care home will only be able... Continue Reading →
Guidance Issued on Safe Home Moves as Housing Market Re-Opens
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed guidance published by the Scottish Government as all house moves in Scotland are permitted from today in line with safety guidelines. From today, the public are allowed to leave their homes for activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property including: visiting estate or... Continue Reading →
Shoppers Encouraged to Safely Support Local Business as High Streets Re-Open
Local residents are being encouraged to support their high streets as retail businesses across Scotland are preparing to re-open today. As part of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown, street-access retail can now re-open once guidance is implemented. Retail is an essential part of Scotland’s communities and is one of... Continue Reading →
Consultation on Children’s Hearings Age Range to Tackle Young Offending
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of a consultation on raising the age which young people can be referred to a children's hearing from 16 to 18. The Scottish Government’s consultation, which is open until October, also asks whether improvements are needed to the advice and support available for young people who are victims... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs Bill to Protect Environmental Standards from Brexit
Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire has backed a Bill to protect environmental standards by “keeping pace” with the EU after the end of the Brexit transition period. The UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill will allow or provide for continuity of provision that would otherwise be lost on withdrawal from the EU.... Continue Reading →
Additional Funding Announced for Bus Operators During Phase 2
The Scottish Government has approved an additional £46.7 million to support bus operators increasing services as Phase 2 of the Covid-19 route map is gradually applied. As further lockdown restrictions are lifted as part of Phase 2, passengers, major employers, business organisations and the public are being asked to play their part in ensuring that... Continue Reading →
NHS Scotland Test and Protect Advice for Households
Households will be sent information on the Scottish Government’s Test and Protect system which explains what to do if someone develops COVID-19 symptoms. NHS Test and Protect is being delivered by NHS Scotland to contain the spread of the virus. This system was rolled out across Scotland on 28 May. People who develop symptoms are... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 