LABOUR AND LIB DEMS SHOULD STOP ALIGNING WITH PARTY OF AUSTERITY SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has challenged opposition parties to back the Scottish Government’s support for jobs, wages and public services in Cunninghame South, in Stage 3 of the budget debate this week. Even under extreme budgetary pressure from Westminster –... Continue Reading →
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RUTH HEARS FROM HOMELESS COMMUNITY FIRST-HAND
On Wednesday 22nd February 2017, MSPs from the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities committee met with Edinburgh’s homeless community at the Streetwork crisis centre. By speaking directly to people in housing crisis and frontline support staff, the MSPs explored how people are accessing homelessness services in Edinburgh to help the committee with forthcoming evidence... Continue Reading →
SOCIAL SECURITY TO BE ENSHRINED AS HUMAN RIGHT IN SCOTLAND
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement (22nd February 2017) that social security as a human right will be enshrined in the foundation and functions of Scotland’s new social security agency. The decision comes after an overwhelming majority of respondents to the social security consultation backed the principles... Continue Reading →
RUTH BACKS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RATES RELIEF
MEASURES PROVE SNP GOV WILL ALWAYS BACK CUNNINGHAME SOUTH BUSINESSES SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has backed the Scottish Government’s proposals on business rates, after Finance Secretary Derek Mackay announced a wide-ranging relief scheme that will offer strong support to businesses across Cunninghame South. Overall, the complete package of Scottish Government relief will... Continue Reading →
HOLYROOD’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW HIGH HEDGES LEGISLATION
LOCAL MSP URGES RESIDENTS TO HAVE THEIR SAY Legislation aimed at addressing the frustration caused by overgrown hedges will be examined by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee. The High Hedges (Scotland) Act came into force in 2013 with the aim of resolving issues with overgrown hedges that interfere with the enjoyment of... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04107: Ayrshire College Student Chefs
That the Parliament congratulates the talented trio of young student chefs from Ayrshire College, Iona Duncan, Agnieszka Dudko and Katarzyna Hospodarewska, on making it through to the final of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge, which is run in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs and offers students the opportunity to showcase their culinary... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04106: Fundraising Efforts of Irvine Couple
That the Parliament congratulates and commends the dedication and kind-heartedness of an Irvine couple who raised £700 for Ayrshire Maternity Unit’s neonatal unit; understands that Denise and David Brown completed a gruelling 13-mile obstacle course challenge to raise the funds for the neonatal unit where their twin daughters were cared for as babies, and wishes... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04105: Dream Brides in Irvine
That the Parliament congratulates and commends the Irvine-based company, Dream Brides, on it being shortlisted in the Wedding Boutique of the Year category for the South West region at the Scottish Bridal Awards 2017 after being nominated by its customers; believes that it has been a vibrant and successful business since it opened 1999, and... Continue Reading →
RUTH CALLS ON LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO BID FOR £11M ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDING
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has encouraged North Ayrshire Council to apply for a share of the Scottish Government’s £11m fund to deliver energy efficiency improvements to homes, businesses and public buildings and community projects. The second wave of Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP) pilot fund will help local authorities test new and... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04050: Pets at Home Charity Fundraiser
That the Parliament congratulates Pets at Home in Irvine on raising over £2,500 for the rabbit-dedicated rescue charity, Fairly Beloved Rabbit Care; understands that customers were asked to donate 50p during December 2016 to buy a Christmas dinner for a rescue pet in need; commends the kind-heartedness of both the staff and the customers in... Continue Reading →
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