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"...her campaigning against education cuts is good news for parents" - Rachael Ewing, Seedhill
" In Parliament this morning for Labour debate on need for better bus services and cleaner, greener buses "Follow Me what is this?
"...her campaigning against education cuts is good news for parents" - Rachael Ewing, Seedhill
" In Parliament this morning for Labour debate on need for better bus services and cleaner, greener buses "Follow Me what is this?
A crime meeting attended by more than 100 residents from Paisley’s West End has resulted in a series of pledges from Strathclyde Police, Renfrewshire Council, ASIST and local MSP Wendy Alexander that more will be done to tackle the issues and improve the area for local residents. Read more »
Wendy lodged a motion today in relation to Lance Armstrong’s visit to the town: That the Parliament notes the recent visit of seven-times winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong, to Paisley and his invitation to local cyclists to join him; Read more »
- New Sneddon Street Opening Ceremony -
I was delighted to perform the opening ceremony for 30 new flats in the heart of Paisley and join Williamsburgh Housing Association’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Click here to watch a video discussion between Wendy and Gordon Williamson, Director.
- Wendy pledges to campaign on for more Cash for Paisley from Town Centre Regeneration Fund -
Local MSP Wendy Alexander said:
“I regret that Paisley has received only half the monies bid for – not even the full amount required for the Arnotts site with nothing left over for Littlewoods, public transport improvements, and shop front improvements.
THE SNP’S 10 POINTS OF FAILURE IN RENFREWSHIRE SHOW AN EDUCATION SYSTEM IN CRISIS
Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop should apologise to parents, pupils and teachers as she comes to Renfrewshire to sign the councils Single Outcome Agreements today (Wednesday August 5), according to Scottish Labour.
One of the good things about the summer recess is you get the chance to spend time with local organisations. This summer I have been impressed by Renfrewshire’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB).
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- New stats show Scottish children are being denied free swimming that is open to children south of the border -
Even though free swimming for under-16s was a flagship manifesto promise for the SNP, they have failed to implement it and withdrawn the promise. Read more »
- Stats reveal around 1 in 3 dodge full sentences in Renfrewshire -
Around 1 in 3 criminals in Renfrewshire are failing to complete their community sentences, according to shocking statistics obtained by Scottish Labour. Read more »
- Wendy Takes Paisley’s Case to the Minister -
Local MSP Wendy Alexander has stepped up the case for Paisley Town Centre to receive funds from the newly established Town Centre Regeneration Fund. Ministers are expected to make the final decisions by the end of July. Wendy Alexander is making the case for Paisley direct to the Cabinet Secretary. Read more »
Hard times for small companies
Do you know any small business that is struggling to get financing? If so please get in touch. I sit on the Scottish Parliament’s Economy Committee and our current work is all about access to finance for small businesses. I have been in touch with the Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses to uncover what is happening locally. Read more »