SNP Abandons Commitment to Dual the A96 Friday, 6 December, 2024 Transport Scotland has recommended against fully dualling the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen. However, since this review, the road has seen multiple collisions, including a collision on Saturday that closed it for seven hours between Alves and Forres. Since 2021, 128 people have been killed or injured on the A96, yet promised improvements remain undelivered. The SNP appears to be abandoning... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Oppose Tenth Renewable Energy Development Near Kintore 29th November 2024 Plans for a tenth renewable energy development within a 1.5 mile radius of Kintore have been lodged. This latest proposal, a battery storage and solar farm... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Prepare for Snow and Ice! 25th November 2024 In Advance: • Make sure you’ve signed up to the latest information for your area, https://ready.scot/prepare/stay-informed • Review your household emergency kit... Local News
Merging GMED Bases 18th November 2024 The Health and Social Care Partnership is considering merging GMED bases in Fraserburgh, Huntly, and Peterhead, following the recent closure of overnight MIUs... Holyrood NewsLocal News
SNP Lift Wood-burning Stove Ban 14th November 2024 In a major U-turn, SNP ministers have lifted their controversial ban on installing wood-burning stoves and direct-emission heating in new homes, following... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland Consultation 12th November 2024 The UK Government have launched a consultation on Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland, which I have linked here. This consultation is open until... Local News
Huntly Banking Hub Updates 9th November 2024 I am pleased to announce that a new banking hub will open in Huntly on 12 December at Number 30 in the Square. The Number 30 location will be a temporary... Local News
Surgeries 7th November 2024 I will continue to hold regular virtual surgeries to speak with constituents and discuss their concerns. I am available either over the telephone or on online... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Complete the Aberdeenshire Council Budget Survey 2nd November 2024 Since I was elected in 2016, many of you have contacted me about cuts to council services. The fact of the matter is that the Scottish Government’s budget... Local News
Help Keep an Eye Out for Grey Squirrels! 30th October 2024 Recently, two rare grey squirrel sightings were reported in South Aberdeenshire. If you are in that area, please keep an eye out for grey squirrels and report... Local News
