Category: News in Lothian

Hyslop Urges Bus Users in West Lothian to Share Views on Services and Ticketing Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop is urging bus users across West Lothian to get involved in two new public consultations that will help shape the future of bus services and smart ticketing in Scotland. Transport Scotland will conduct a number of events and stakeholder workshops to encourage participation in these consultations before they close on 5th December.Commenting, Fiona said; “Bus services is an issue I hear a lot about from my constituents. hundreds of people will use the bus every single day, many relying on them for work or family reasons. “Transport Scotland’s two new consultations offer the public and stakeholders in West Lothian an important opportunity to have their say on how best to improve…

Hyslop Visits SAMH in Bathgate Local Constituency MSP has visited the SAMH Assisted Accommodation offices in Bathgate to hear about the experiences of service users and to meet some of the staff working with local people in Bathgate. Following the visit, Fiona said; “It was great to meet some of the SAMH service users in Bathgate today (Sept 25th) and hear from them how SAMH has been helping them work through their own personal issues. “As well as assisting local people with their accommodation needs, the friendly and supportive staff are on hand to meet with service users and chat to them and to encourage and assist them to participate in any hobbies or interest they have. “Even a small amount of communication with someone every day can make such…

Fiona Hyslop Comments on CAA Decision to Halt Airport Review Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop has been advised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that they had informed Edinburgh Airport Limited (EAL) on 21st of September 2017 that they will not be continuing with Stage 5 of the Airspace Change Process following the airport’s formal application on 4th August. The decision for which primarily relates to technical aspects of the proposal, as well as a delay in receiving elements of the submission. Fiona commented: “This is another setback for Edinburgh Airport in terms of their flight path proposals but also in terms of the confidence local people have in the consultation as a whole. “In their correspondence to me the CAA have stated that their decision does not reflect concerns…

Commenting on the incident this morning at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, Fiona Hyslop MSP said; "I am very concerned to hear about the incident at St Kentigern's Academy, my thoughts are with the student and family affected and I will be seeking a meeting with West Lothian Council, the school and police. "I know parents and children at St Kentigern’s will be very concerned, that is why it is vital that there is a full investigation and lessons learned. "The Scottish Government 'no knives better lives' campaign has been embraced by West Lothian Council but it's vital that the engagement and education of young people on the risks of carrying knives continues." ENDS   

Local politicians meet with Health Secretary about Children’s Ward Local constituency MSPs Angela Constance (Almond Valley) and Fiona Hyslop (Linlithgow) and Councillor Peter Johnston met with the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Shona Robison to discuss the ongoing situation with the Children’s Ward at St John’s Hospital. They were updated on the progress of recruiting paediatric staff as part of the implementation of Option 1 of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s (RCPCH) recommendations to secure a sustainable 24/7 children’s ward at St John’s. Following this, Angela Constance MSP met with the RCPCH during their visit to St John’s as part of their review of the progress of implementation of last year’s report. Fiona Hyslop MSP said: "The Cabinet Secretary for Health was clear in her support for 24/7…

Hyslop Attends Official Opening of Queensferry Crossing Local Linlithgow MSP, Fiona Hyslop, has attended the official opening of the new Queensferry Crossing. The ceremony which took place on Monday 4th September was officially opened by the Queen - exactly 53 years to the day from when she opened the Forth Road Bridge. Fiona commented: “I am immensely proud to be part of today’s celebrations to mark the official opening of the new Queensferry Crossing. “I want to take this opportunity to praise the many workers and staff who have worked tirelessly to build this iconic bridge, the highest bridge in the UK and world's longest 3 tower cable-stayed bridge. “I recall the controversy surrounding the decision by the first SNP Government to have the bridge built back in late 2007…

  Susan Boyle’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent Dress’ at Regal Theatre Susan Boyle has kindly donated her Britain’s Got Talent audition dress to the Bathgate Regal Theatre. Local MSP Fiona Hyslop approached West Lothian business Click Netherfield who are world leading display case manufacturers to ask if they would be able to donate a case, which they have now provided to display the famous dress. Fiona commented; “It is wonderful to see the dress that Susan Boyle first wore on Britain’s Got Talent displayed here at the Regal Theatre in Bathgate. Susan’s early support of the Regal Theatre’s talent shows is an important part of her remarkable story and it is very generous of her to offer her dress to be displayed. “When I heard that she would be donating this…

New charity shop to raise vital funds for West Lothian families Fiona Hyslop MSP joined shoppers, supporters and volunteers today (August 22nd) to officially open the Home-Start West Lothian Charity Shop next door to her constituency office in Whitburn. Ms Hyslop led the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the shop on Main Street. Members of Home-Starts’ Senior Management Team, shop volunteers and supporters accompanied her. Ms Hyslop said:  “I am delighted Whitburn has the chance to support such a worthy cause through the opening of this new shop. “Home Start does fantastic work ensuring children are raised in a stable and loving environment. Having met with the charity in the past I am aware of the great work they do for new parents and am very proud to help support their work.” Home-Start…