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 […]
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 […]
BAILLIE BACKS TRADERS DURING SCOTLAND LOVES LOCAL WEEK
MSP Jackie Baillie has offered her support to businesses in her constituency, to mark Scotland Loves Local week. The event, organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), aims to showcase the best of local business and highlight the critical need for the support residents can offer. Dumbarton constituency MSP, Jackie, visited local traders to highlight the […]
Challenging the planned Helensburgh RBS closure
Furious MSP Jackie Baillie has demanded a meeting with bank bosses set to axe a Helensburgh branch. Under-fire RBS – part owned by the taxpayer following a 2008 bailout – announced on Wednesday that the Colquhoun Square bank will close. The move will leave Dumbarton’s branch, which operates limited opening hours, as the high street […]
LOCH LOMOND GROUP AT GREAT TASTE OF SCOTLAND EVENT HOSTED BY ASDA IN PARLIAMENT
Jackie Baillie sampled Loch Lomond Group’s products during a special ‘Great Taste of Scotland’ event hosted by Asda in the Scottish Parliament this week. The Dumbarton constituency MSP met with Justin Lyle, National Account Manager for Loch Lomond Group and found out more about the Alexandria producer’s range of drinks. It comes after the company signed […]
