McMillan Writes to East Dunbartonshire Council on Cold Weather Contingencies

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Thursday) written to East Dunbartonshire Council in light of recent weather conditions to enquire as to which provisions the council has put in place to mitigate against adverse impacts of freeze turning to thaw.

Parliament Must Open Up to People from All Backgrounds

Jo Swinson MP is backing a new report by MPs which says there should be no single route into politics accessible only to a privileged few.

McMillan Encourages East Dunbartonshire to ‘Adopt an Apprentice'

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Monday) welcomed the launch of a new initiative by the Scottish Government that will give businesses of all sizes and in all sectors the opportunity to receive £1,000 to take on a new apprentice

Jo Reminds Constituents There is Heating Help Available

Jo is reminding East Dunbartonshire residents to call a free Home Heat Helpline during an unprecedented period of freezing weather.

Finnie- Reporter's Position Unreasonable

I had always understood the job of a Reporter to hear planning appeals and issue a determination. I had never understood their role to include putting a gun at the head of a local authority to reach an agreement on a planning application

Mains Estate Residents Win £10,000

Jo Swinson MP has congratulated Mains Estate Residents' Association in Milngavie on being awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

Local Nurseries Receive Lottery Cash

Jo Swinson MP has welcomed news that Bishopbriggs Village Nursery and Merlwood Nursery have been awarded grants from the Big Lottery Fund.

MSP Welcomes Court's Rejection of Insurance Companies Attempts to Block Asbestosis Compensation

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) welcomed the news that the Court of Session has rejected attempts by insurance firms to overturn a new law which allows victims of an asbestos-related condition to claim damages.

Governments Must Co-Ordinate Salt Supplies

In the House of Commons yesterday, Jo Swinson MP called on the Government to work together with the Scottish Government to secure supplies of salt and grit.

McMillan Condemns Plans to Privatise British Waterways

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP), has spoken out against reports that the UK Government plans to privatise British Waterways. Media reports have suggested that British Waterways is to be included in a potential £16 billion asset sale by the UK Government in an attempt to raise funds to bail out the Labour Government's economic mess.

Finnie Welcomes Revised Recommendations for Scottish Parliament Regions

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has welcomed the Boundary Commissions revised recommendations for the Scottish Parliament regions.

Council Continues to Treat Main Routes During Extreme Weather and Difficulties with Salt and Grit Supplies

East Dunbartonshire, like the rest of Scotland, has remained struck by severe wintry conditions since mid December 2009 and temperatures have remained below freezing for most of this time.

McMillan Welcomes Uptake in Energy Assistance Package in 2009-10

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today welcomed the news from the Scottish Government highlighting the number of households who have received help through the Energy Assistance Package (EAP) in East Dunbartonshire. The number of households helped under the Energy Assistance Package (EAP) from April 2009 to the end of November 2009 was 667 in East Dunbartonshire.

East Dunbartonshire Woman Named and Shamed for Benefit Fraud

Christine Milne, aged 57, of Meiklehill Road, Kirkintilloch appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court, on 17 December 2009, facing 2 charges of fraud.

‘See Me' Prize Winning Photographs

Pupils throughout East Dunbartonshire Schools took part in the ‘See Me’ Photography Competition recently.

Council Employee's Paper Chase Makes Customer's Day

Paper shuffling and paper chasing are not normally activities East Dunbartonshire Council would like to associate with its employees but for Julie Anderson in the Environmental Team it meant she was able to help out a customer who found himself in a spot of bother.

New Planning Convener and Other Council Appointments

At a recent East Dunbartonshire Council meeting, Councillor Gordan Low was appointed as Chair of the Planning Board. His appointment follows the recent resignation of Councillor Simon Hutchison who was Chair since May 2007.

Sports Ed - Annual Christmas Raffle Draw

Each year the Sports ED hold their annual Christmas raffle draw to raise money for local clubs to help buy equipment, run events and improve the coaching qualifications of volunteers.

Council Must Stand Firm on Bishopbriggs Community Facilities

Jo Swinson MP has expressed concern that Muse Development may again be looking to back out of an agreement to provide community facilities in their redevelopment of Bishopbriggs Town Centre.

Time to Wrap Up Excess Packaging for Good

In a new report looking at children’s Christmas gifts, Jo Swinson MP has called on the Government to crack down on excess packaging.