Local MSP Visits Dalbeattie Learning Campus
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP, Finlay Carson has visited the new Dalbeattie Leaning Campus.
Carson Visits Kirkcowan Primary Ahead of Next Week's Mock Election
Local MSP, Finaly Carson, today visited Kirkcowan Primary School ahead of next week's mock election.
The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP fielded questions from the school pupils, whilst providing some useful advice on how to win a local election.
Commenting, Galloway and Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson said:
"It was great to visit Kirkcowan Primary School this morning, election fever is in the air!
"A good grilling from the school pupils, with lots of really interesting questions - all budding politicians look for tips!
"I wish all those standing in the School Mock Elections next week every success - it will be a very close race."
Parliamentary Recognition for Galloway Cattle Society
Local MSP, Finlay Carson, has today lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament congratulating Galloway Cattle Society on securing £35,000 from the Rural Enterprise Local Action Group to support the ‘Defining Galloway Beef’ project which will help promote Galloway Beef and to encourage more famers to think about stocking Galloways.
Carson shows support for rural schools
Local MSP Finlay Carson has shown his support for retaining Garlieston and Kirkbean Primary Schools amidst fears they may be closed.
Carson welcomes investment for Galloway Community Hospital
Local MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed the announcement of a £200,000 upgrade to theatre services at the Galloway Community Hospital.
Local MSP calls on council to take action over parking concerns
Local MSP Finlay Carson has called on Dumfries and Galloway Council to revisit decriminalisation of parking enforcement for non-endorsable parking offences.
Lochside Dental Practice “should not go” says local MSP
Local MSP Finlay Carson has called for the retention of Lochside Dental Practice amidst fears NHS Dumfries and Galloway will scrap the service.
A77 resurfacing works rescheduled for September
Local MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed confirmation by Scotland Transerv that resurfacing works on a stretch of the A77 north of Stena road will take place in September.
Council U-Turn on local bus service
Local MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed the announcement by Dumfries and Galloway Council of the reinstatement of a morning bus service between Castle Douglas and the Health Centre.
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