The past weeks of Parliamentary recess have been filled with doors knocked and streets pounded as I’ve taken my “surgeries” out to our communities. There are always a variety of issues raised and casework collected – the implementation of the new 20mph signs, in particular, was a source of a fair bit of chat. Development and …
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It’s clear that the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and skyrocketing prices has touched all corners of our community, reaching more of us than ever before. Living in rural communities brings its own set of hurdles when the economy is struggling. There seems to be never-ending demand for money, and that pressure is tough on …
Recent Wild Fires Highlight Need for Action Like everyone else in our community, I have watched in horror at the wildfires breaking out across the constituency. Hoping for rain and the safety of the firefighters and families who were forced to leave their homes and feeling utterly helpless. Also, like you, I know there is …
Can be viewed in English here. Вступ Нашим друзям з України Ми щиро раді приймати вас тут, у Шотландії, незалежно від тривалості вашого перебування. Ви так багато пережили, і, сподіваюся, тепер ви зможете повернути собі відчуття спокою та стабільності. Я як ваш депутат зроблю все можливе, щоб вас підтримати. Ми разом з моєю командою склали …
Often in the worst of times, we see the best of people. That’s especially true in our communities, where, every day, we see people doing incredible work. In fact, they are so busy helping others it is sometimes too easy to forget just how special they are. I have had the opportunity to celebrate some …
Inverness is gearing up for the launch of HI-BIKE, the new electric bike share scheme being introduced in the city. The first phase of the scheme will see 30 electric bikes being made available for hire in the city, with three docking stations located at:- The Railway Station (near its entrance to Falcon Square) The …
RELEASE: Launch of new electric bike share scheme (Hi-Bike) in Inverness Read More »
It was fun while it lasted, wasn’t it – watching Scotland at the finals of football’s European championship? There was unity and hope as we willed on the young Scotland squad to victory – a rollercoaster of emotions played out in homes in every village, town and city across the country. With flags and bunting …
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This year begins with a shared goal; for us, all to get through it safely together. As with every new year, it is also a time to think ahead to what we want for the future.
2020 has left us with many legacies as we’ve coped with a set of circumstances none of us would have imagined. As we look to the light provided by new vaccines and as we approach a new year, there is yet another nasty legacy sting in the tail of 2020 – a rise in feelings …
Loneliness doesn’t discriminate, it’s all around us Read More »
This has been an unprecedented year, and the effects of the pandemic have undoubtedly hit small businesses hard. That’s why I’m pledging to buy over 50% of my Christmas shopping from local businesses this year, and I want to encourage you to do the same. Across the Highlands, over 90 per cent of registered businesses …
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