BAILLIE HITS OUT AT SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AS RESIDENTS FACE TAX HIKES
The Scottish Government is pushing councils towards financial meltdown, warns MSP Jackie Baillie. Data shows that the Scottish Government has cut an eye-watering £7.8 billion from local government funding over the past 12 years, leaving councils in dire straits. Research has revealed that £376.9 million has been stripped from Argyll & Bute Council’s Core Budget […]
PROGRESS MADE ON PLAN TO BOOST VISITORS TO DUMBARTON CASTLE
Dumbarton’s MSP says progress is being made on a plan to boost Dumbarton Castle and attract visitors. Jackie Baillie told the Scottish Parliament this week that she had a “productive” meeting with Historic Environment Scotland in the town, which has cemented much-needed developments. The politician advised the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External […]
BAILLIE SLAMS TICKET OFFICE CLOSURES
Jackie Baillie has accused the Scottish Government of “making a mockery” of public consultation after forging ahead with a plan to slash railway ticket offices. It was announced in October that a host of platform booking offices throughout the area were facing swingeing cuts. But ScotRail confirmed yesterday (Wednesday), that it would press on with […]
BAILLIE VOICES CONCERN OVER BUS SERVICE CHANGES
MSP Jackie Baillie has raised concerns over a raft of changes to local bus services. The politician has written to bus operator First Glasgow over their decision to slash through services from Glasgow to Alexandria and Helensburgh. Commuters could previously travel by bus directly from the city centre to both towns. However, when services undergo […]
ANGLING ASSOCIATION THANKS JACKIE BAILLIE FOR CONSERVATION INTERVENTION
MSP Jackie Baillie’s interventions to protect salmon fishing on local rivers has been welcomed. Gareth Bourhill, Secretary of the Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Association (LLAIA) backed the politician’s efforts to protect fishing rights on the Endrick Water. It came after the LLAIA opposed the Scottish Government’s bid to downgrade the conservation status of the waterway. […]
BAILLIE COMMENTS ON “EYE-WATERING” SCOTTISH WATER BILL HIKES
Jackie Baillie has taken a swipe at Scottish Water for stoking “fat cat salaries” with price hikes for customers. It comes in the wake of the announcement by the utilities giant that households face a 9.9 per cent increase in charges. Senior executives at the firm were handed £227,000 in bonuses in August, reports reveal. […]
BAILLIE BLASTS BANKING CUTS
MSP Jackie Baillie has hit out after Bank of Scotland announced two local branch closures. The banking giant revealed on Wednesday this week that it will axe Alexandria and Helensburgh branches in March. Both towns will now be left without counter banking services following the announcement. Constituency MSP Jackie Baillie blasted the move, saying: “I […]
UK GOVERNMENT DELIVERS BOOST TO INVESTMENT IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE
The UK Government has announced a bid to turbocharge investment in Glasgow and the West of Scotland and help kickstart the regional economy. Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves last week announced a package of reforms designed to help attract investment and boost regional growth. The move is designed to help bring investment in emerging sectors including […]
BAILLIE LODGES FURTHER OBJECTION TO FLAMINGO LAND DEVELOPMENT
Dumbarton’s MSP has renewed her opposition to the proposed Lomond Banks development ahead of a submission deadline. Jackie Baillie lodged a further objection following the announcement that tourism operator Flamingo Land would appeal against a decision to reject their proposals for West Riverside. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority rejected the applicant’s bid for […]
BAILLIE BACKS INCHMURRIN ISLAND HOTEL IN NATIONAL CONTEST
MSP Jackie Baillie has thrown her support behind a local business, after it was shortlisted for a prestigious award. The Inchmurrin Island Hotel is in with a chance of scooping an award in the Countryside Alliance Awards – known as the rural Oscars – after reaching the regional final. Recognised as the annual celebration of […]
