200824/11
Day Care Posts Cut – Pensioners Losing out again
I visited Kilallan Day Care Centre and met with some of the pensioners angered and very disappointed at the closure of the centre. I condemn these plans to close Kilallan. The Council plans to save £324,227 by cutting 8 posts.
Day care officers, Day Care Coordinators, Centre Managers and Escort Attendants will all go. (more…)
200810/11
Scottish Parliament to debate on Paisley as Scotland’s Choir Town
I greatly enjoyed attending the Swingle Singers concert, part of the Voices in Paisley Choral Festival 2008 which drew to an end at the weekend and I have been delighted to give my full support to Paisley’s aspirations to be recognised as Scotland’s Choir Town. (more…)
200827/10
Education Cuts
I make no apology for returning to the subject of Renfrewshire Education cuts. The latest move is closing nursery schools. Renfrewshire council are now proposing to shut all 6 nursery schools in Renfrewshire. (more…)
200813/10
I am acutely aware that a key concern in Renfrewshire and across Scotland is the problems caused by underage drinking. This is made worse by a minority of rogue retailers selling alcohol to under-18s. (more…)
200829/09
I am concerned the Scottish Ambulance Service is being starved of adequate funding. (more…)
200814/09
I was particularly delighted to attend the official opening of the new Linwood High Secondary school. (more…)
200801/09
With summer recess over, this week sees the start of a busy year in the Scottish Parliament. (more…)