Nursery Fights for Life
Tomorrow the West of Scotland University Court will make a final decision on the future of the on-site nursery at Paisley. I really hope the Court will opt for a last minute reprieve. (more…)
Homecoming Scotland
It will not have escaped your notice that this month is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Rabbie Burns. And it is a chance for Scotland to show the world what it has to offer. (more…)
Linwood Town Centre Plans Approved!
Planning permission has finally been granted. The planners report told councillors how hundreds of Linwood families had backed the case for a new town centre. (more…)
TIME FOR POWER COMPANIES TO CUT PRICES
There’s no excuse now for the power companies not to pass on immediately the cut in wholesale energy prices to their customers and ease pressure on household bills. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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…)
Rogue Retailers Selling Alcohol to Under 18’s
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…)
Pressure on Ambulance Workers
I am concerned the Scottish Ambulance Service is being starved of adequate funding. (more…)
Welcome to Linwood High
I was particularly delighted to attend the official opening of the new Linwood High Secondary school. (more…)
