Category Archives: Local Issues

TV Programming in South of Scotland

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Claudia

Ofcom have recently launched a consultation to allow people in the South of Scotland to voice their views on the future programming obligations for the ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5 television broadcast licences. This is an ideal opportunity to play … Continue reading →

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Coastal Communities Fund launched

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Claudia

BIG Lottery Fund have recently launched the latest round of the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF), a UK-wide programme of funding to promote economic growth in coastal communities. The programme will accept applications from a range of community groups, particularly those … Continue reading →

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Payday Loans – Your Rights Their Responsibilities

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Claudia

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has launched a new campaign raising awareness of consumers’ rights in relation to payday loans. Payday loans are short-term loans that typically have very high interest rates and they are one of the most common ways that people … Continue reading →

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The Food Train alights at Parliament

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Claudia

At the end of November I was pleased to get the chance to welcome the Food Train to Parliament. The charity, which was established in Dumfries and Galloway in 1995, has developed a partnership of local shops and volunteers to deliver groceries … Continue reading →

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You can depend on the CAB

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Claudia

A new report from the Fraser of Allander Institute has demonstrated the economic benefits of the Citizens Advice Service in Scotland. According to the report, the CAB service benefits Scotland to the tune of more than £160m a year including … Continue reading →

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Costume Museum future at risk

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Claudia

I was deeply concerned to learn of the proposed closure of the National Museum of Costume in Dumfries and Galloway The museum’s operator, National Museums Scotland (NMS), announced the proposal siting reduced public funding and reduced income. The announcement is … Continue reading →

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Improved mail service for Chapelton

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Claudia

Recently the Royal Mail confirmed to me that they are to introduce an additional collection from the mail box in Chapelton, South Lanarkshire. Residents contacted me after the village’s post box was repeatedly overfilled leading to concerns about the security … Continue reading →

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