Jo Swinson Quizzes Government over Reservoir Fence

Jo Swinson MP has stepped up her efforts to see the removal of the controversial security railings that surround the Milngavie reservoir.

Local History Week 6th – 13th March 2010

Tuesday 9th March 2010 - 10am – 1.30pm Bearsden - Brookwood Library Activity programme for Bearsden Primary School classes. Mr Shankland from the Bearsden Local History Group will give a talk on the history of Bearsden shops in the 1960s.

Sponsorship Sought to Support Town Centre Initiatives

Following the most challenging budget to be set by East Dunbartonshire Council, with substantial savings of £8 million found from across all Council Services, sponsorship is to be sought for town centre initiatives such as the hanging baskets, the Christmas lights, and the award winning Kirkintilloch Canal Festival.

Jo Stands Up for East Dunbartonshire Challenges Pensioners

Jo Swinson MP led a debate in Parliament this week to call the Government to account for ignoring the concerns of pensioners in East Dunbartonshire.

McMillan Welcomes Government Commitment to Tackle High Hedge Disputes

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has welcomed the continued commitment by the Scottish Government to tackle high hedge and nuisance vegetation disputes.

Finnie Praises East Dunbartonshire's Services to Protect Children

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has praised the services to protect children and young people in the East Dunbartonshire Council area.

McMillan Welcomes Funding for Thalidomide Survivors

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that £3.4 million has been pledged, over three years, to help Thalidomide survivors in Scotland meet increasing costs as they get older.

Council Attacks Local Voluntary Groups

Jo Swinson MP has slammed East Dunbartonshire Council for cutting grants to community organisations by 48% without consulting its Grants Advisory Committee.

Part Nationalised Banks Are for Lending, Not Bonuses

Jo Swinson MP has slammed RBS for giving bankers excessive bonuses while refusing to lend money to taxpayers.

Labour's Spending on Green Jobs Just 20% of What Was Promised

Jo Swinson MP has criticised the Government for spending just £30 million of a promised £152 million of key environmental and renewable energy funds over the last three years.

Audit Scotland Report Highlights SNP Cuts

Strathkelvin & Bearsden MSP David Whitton has said that the Audit Scotland report into public sector efficiency highlights serious problems caused by the SNP’s failure to properly fund public bodies, like local councils and the NHS.

Twenty Really is Plenty a New Campaign Launches in East Dunbartonshire.

A starkly emotional new advertising campaign launches today (Monday 8th March 2010) to remind drivers in the West of Scotland of the benefits of driving below twenty miles per hour in residential areas.

Provost Gotts Welcomes Special Olympic Heroes

Fifteen young athletes from East Dunbartonshire competed in the Special Olympics 2009 which was held in Leicester.

Unemployment Rising Again in East Dunbartonshire

Jo Swinson MP has criticised the Government’s reaction as the rate of unemployment in Scotland continues to rise.

Payments Scheme Provides More Independence for Vulnerable People

East Dunbartonshire Council has introduced an improved payments scheme to enable vulnerable people to personalise their care and support needs.

Jo Joins Jason Donovan to Support Vulture Funds Bill

Jo Swinson MP is joining anti-poverty campaigners and churches in support of a Bill to put a stop to vulture funds.

McMillan Adds His Support to See Me Campaign

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today (Wednesday) added his support to the See Me campaign which aims to tackle the stigma shown by family and friends to people suffering from mental ill-health.

McMillan Welcomes Cancer Waiting Time Statistics

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Tuesday) welcomed the latest cancer waiting time statistics, for Greater Glasgow and Clyde,

Scottish Government Could Have Stopped Kilmardinny Development

Jo Swinson MP has slammed the Scottish Government for not overruling the Reporter on the Kilmardinny development.

Latest Round of Ward Budget Projects Approved by Council

The Council’s Policy and Resources Committee this week (Tuesday 9 February) approved the latest round of Ward Budget projects, totalling £18,400, and noted that the total spending on Ward Budget projects was now £367,813.