One of the most worrying developments due to the Education Budgets cuts is the cut in teacher numbers in Renfrewshire. Overall 119 fewer teachers are working in Renfrewshire schools compared to last year. (more…)
In response to a Freedom of Information request concerning the RAH’s response to rising C-Diff cases local MSP Wendy Alexander has written once again to cabinet secretary Nicola Sturgeon demanding hospital by hospital reporting on C-Diff cases. (more…)
Wendy Alexander released new figures today showing how the number of Composite Classes in Renfrewshire primaries has risen from 13% of all classes to 22%. (more…)
Additional Press Comment on proposed Kilallen closure
Eight day care posts to go
Wendy Alexander said:
“I condemn plans to close Kilallen. This is about cutting costs. The SNP-Liberal council plans to save £324,227 by cutting eight posts. Day Care Officers, Day Care Co-ordinators, Centre Managers and Escort Attendants will all go.
Click the link below to view the minutes of the debate:
Minutes of debate 13th November 2008
Wendy in Parliament chamber with Voices in Paisley 2008 programme
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I met a delegation of Kilallan Day Care users today (Monday 10/11/08) at my Linwood surgery.
They are outraged by plans to close their day care centre. Some are paying £6 per week to attend a centre that the council plans to close. (more…)
Wendy Alexander called on the Council’s Education Policy Board to use the consultation period to think again. She offered a 3 point plan in her submission.
Wendy Alexander made her own submission to the consultation on the South School Closure that ends at 12 noon tomorrow.
Wendy Alexander said
“Although the Primary School is not in my constituency I have been approached by parents whose children attend the school. Almost 100 constituents have contacted me on this matter to raise their objections. (more…)
WENDY ALEXANDER said:
“The SNP if Fife has faced universal condemnation for raising charges for community alarms for pensioners to £1 per week or £51 pa. So the SNP in Renfrewshire should hang their heads in shame – they have hiked charges fro 850 Renfrewshire tenants from zero to £3 per week or £161 pa. (more…)
Follow the link to view OAP Charges Fury, Daily Record article, 4th November 2008:
