MSP Welcomes Haugh Junction Timetable Saturday, 16 November, 2024 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed confirmation of imminent work to improve signage at the accident blackspot Haugh of Urr junction. The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP welcomed the news, saying: “This is the long awaited confirmation that after years and years of campaigning to have this junction improved we are within days of something actually happen. This news comes only days... Local News
Supporting Defibrillators in Scottish Schools 25th September 2024 I am absolutely thrilled that the campaign led by a group of bright students from Troqueer primary school is now being brought to parliament. They successfully... Holyrood News
Government Incompetence Putting Vulnerable at Risk Warns Carson 24th September 2024 Some of the most vulnerable people are being denied vital equipment and aids to live safely and comfortably in their own homes – because of Scottish Government... Local News
Continuing the Salmon Farming Inquiry 23rd September 2024 Myself and other members of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee travelled to the salmon-grower's state-of-the-art Barcaldine freshwater hatchery near Oban... Holyrood News
Scottish Government Announces Humiliating U-turn Over Wood Burning Stoves 20th September 2024 The Scottish Government have announced yet another humiliating U-turn, this time over the installation of wood burning stoves. They were initially hoping to... Holyrood News
Carson Concern Over Growing Ambulance Response Times 19th September 2024 Serious concern has been voiced over local ambulance response times for critically ill patients. Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson says the latest weekly... Holyrood News
Carson Concern Over Growing Ambulance Response Times 18th September 2024 Serious concern has been voiced over local ambulance response times for critically ill patients. Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson says the latest weekly... Local News
Speaking with the National Biodiversity Network Trust on Restoring Biodiversity 17th September 2024 Today I spoke with representatives from the National Biodiversity Network Trust, a collaborative project and partnership between many of the UK's Wildlife... Local News
Closing Date for Cottage Hospital Consultation Approaches 17th September 2024 People across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to participate in consultations over the fate of Cottage Hospitals in Kirkcudbright, Moffat, Newton... Local News
Visit to Castle Douglas High School 16th September 2024 I was delighted to visit Castle Douglas High School today to speak with the Modern Studies group. I spoke to them about electoral systems, the ways individuals... Local News
