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Lothians MSP urges government – Save Our Pools!
At The Scottish Parliament last week a motion to Save Our Pools brought forward by Liz Smith MSP was debated.
Both the motion and debate...
Government launches consultation on biodiversity
The newest government consultation seeks views on a range of measures aimed at accelerating the pace and scale of efforts to tackle the biodiversity...
Government make statement on RAAC
The Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made a statement to The Scottish Parliament on Thursday afternoon about the problem of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete...
First Minister asked to backdate the uplift in pay for social...
The First Minister Humza Yousaf was in Craigmillar on Wednesday morning to speak to people who work for and who receive care for themselves...
Responses to Programme for Government
The response to the First Minister's first Programme for Government is mixed, but broadly positive from the comments we have found.
There are a...
Holiday lets owners and operators stage protest at Holyrood
Short-term let owners and operators gathered in Edinburgh on Tuesday to rally against new rules they say will “wipe out” the sector and destroy...
Scotland’s Programme for Government laid before parliament
The First Minister was on his feet for just over half an hour on Tuesday afternoon introducing his first Programme for Government.
At the...
Programme for Government will prioritise economy and help reduce poverty
The First Minister has said that the government will invest in the measures which will help grow the economy, tackle poverty and deliver high...
First Minister to present his first Programme for Government
The Scottish Parliament resumes this week after the summer recess with The Scottish Government's new Programme for Government being set out at Holyrood.
This...
MSP says support needed beyond the Fringe
Today marks the end of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023. It has been a busy month for locals, tourists and performers, with more than three...
Lothians MSP urges support for new catering talent
Earlier in the week ATN Bangla UK filmed their 'Will to Win' programme in local restaurant Britannia Spice, with local representative Foysol Choudhury MSP, Dr...
Funding to help Ukrainians living in Edinburgh
The Scottish Government has announced funding ahead of the Independence Day of Ukraine on Thursday.
The government says that more people who have been displaced...
Housing Minister visits Edinburgh housing development
One of the largest affordable new-build developments in Scotland has been given the seal of approval by Housing Minister, Paul McLennan MSP.
The £80 million...
The Scottish Government publish citizenship paper
The First Minister Humza Yousaf held a round table event at New Register House on Thursday to discuss the fifth paper in the Building...
Holyrood Committee is asking Edinburgh about the budget
How much do people in Edinburgh know about the Scottish Budget and the impact it has on their lives?
A Holyrood Committee has launched...
All displaced Ukrainians have now left MS Victoria in Leith
The MS Victoria, which was commissioned by The Scottish Government to offer temporary accommodation to displaced Ukrainian people in Edinburgh, is now empty. The...
Government funding available to decarbonise public buildings
The Scottish Government has £20 million on offer to local authorities, universities and other arms length organisations to decarbonise their buildings.
The fund is...
First Minister – 100 days in office
On 7 July 2023, it will be 100 days since First Minister Humza Yousaf was sworn in as First Minister of Scotland.
Since then...
Policing “at breaking point” in capital
SNP mismanagement has left policing in Edinburgh at breaking point as new figures reveal the majority of housebreakings go unsolved, says a Lothian MSP.
Latest...
Buster wins Holyrood Dog of the Year 2023
On Monday there was a fierce competition being fought out at Holyrood. This one took place in the parliament garden with MSPs and their...
First Minister travelling to Brussels
First Minister Humza Yousaf will travel to Brussels this week for a series of trade, diplomatic and policy engagements.
During his first overseas visit since...
Rural Affairs Secretary to address farmers at the Highland Show
The Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, will tell farmers on Thursday morning that there will be new conditions for farming support payments from 2025....
Fireworks safety laws come into effect
The Scottish Government has given local authorities powers to reduce the effect of fireworks. From today any council can designate an area as a...
Scottish Government plough on with constitutional matters
The Scottish Government is launching a prospectus paper "Building a New Scotland" this week.
This is the fourth in a series of proposals for...
Petition urging ministers to scrap HPMAs launched by seafood sector
Scotland’s seafood sector today launched a concerted campaign against Scottish Government plans to ban fishing, aquaculture and harvesting in at least 10% of the...
Hoy heckled at PinkNews Holyrood reception
Conservative MSP, Craig Hoy was repeatedly heckled and challenged by audience members attending the PinkNews Edinburgh Pride Reception on Wednesday after claiming he is...
National Carers’ Week celebrated at Holyrood
On Thursday MSPs gathered in the Garden Lobby at The Scottish Parliament to celebrate National Carers' Week.
Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP, was joined...
Greens say the UK government has “ripped up” devolution settlement
The Scottish Greens say that the UK Government has effectively ripped up Scotland’s devolution settlement and caused untold future damage to the environment with...
Government press pause on DRS
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed until at least October 2025 The Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater announced in parliament on Wednesday...
Transport Minister steps down
Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has offered his resignation to the First Minister, Humza Yousaf, citing health-related reasons for his decision.
Mr Stewart previously served as...
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