BAILLIE BLASTS SNP SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT OVER LOMOND BANKS DECISION DELAY
MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the Scottish Government for failing to reveal when a decision on the controversial Flamingo Land development is likely. The politician quizzed Holyrood’s SNP administration on when a verdict on the Lomond Banks site at Balloch, will be delivered. But the Scottish Government’s Planning Minister, Ivan McKee, ruled out saying when […]
BAILLIE FIGHTS FIRE SERVICE CUTS
MSP Jackie Baillie has handed over a raft of signatures opposing proposed Fire Service cuts. The politician presented the signatures, gathered as part of her petition against the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s proposals to downgrade services, at Helensburgh Fire Station. Jackie, who represents Helensburgh and Lomond, took to the streets to encourage residents to […]
BAILLIE URGES RESIDENTS TO SEEK HELP FROM WARM HOMES SCHEME
MSP Jackie Baillie has welcomed the impact of a national scheme aimed at making homes warmer and more affordable to heat. The Warmer Homes Scotland scheme has delivered energy efficiency improvements in 579 homes in the Dumbarton constituency over the past ten years. A host of energy improvements, designed to make homes more comfortable and […]
BAILLIE HIGHLIGHTS ENERGY SUPPORT AVAILABLE THIS WINTER
As winter weather begins to bite, MSP Jackie Baillie is urging residents to explore whether they qualify for help with household bills. Jackie met with utilities giant Scottish Gas and the British Gas Energy Trust recently, to learn more about the support available to residents who might be struggling with bills. Information is also available […]
BAILLIE URGES HOUSEHOLDS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER
MSP Jackie Baillie has called for homeowners across the Dumbarton constituency to prepare for winter, by following advice from experts at SP Energy Networks. The power grid giant has been engaging with 3.5 million homes and businesses – including customers across Helensburgh and Lomond, Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven – ahead of potential adverse […]
BAILLIE SIGNS UP TO OPPOSE “DANGEROUS” FIRE SERVICE CUTS
MSP Jackie Baillie has backed the firefighters’ union in their efforts to stall “dangerous” cuts. The politician signed up to the Fire Brigades Union’s letter to First Minister, John Swinney – endorsed by cross-party MSPs – whose communities are at the centre of planned service revisions. The document points to budget cuts and sustained under-investment […]
BAILLIE BLASTS “RECKLESS” FIRE CREW CHANGES
MSP Jackie Baillie has called on fire chiefs to back down on a “reckless” plan to revamp crewing in Helensburgh. The politician hit out after figures emerged which revealed that Helensburgh’s on-call appliance crew were only available 30 per cent of the time in a year-long period. Data for availability in the West Service Area, […]
FIRE CREW CUTS COULD PUT LIVES AT RISK, SAYS BAILLIE
Jackie Baillie has urged fire chiefs to reconsider plans to push through changes to crewing in Helensburgh. The MSP believes lives could be at risk if plans to cut staffed hours at Helensburgh Fire Station go ahead. Jackie issued the warning after urging Scotland’s Chief Fire Officer to reconsider proposals from the Service Delivery […]
Baillie welcomes Scottish Government’s Lomond Banks U-turn
Dumbarton’s MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s U-turn on the controversial Flamingo Land development. Jackie Baillie welcomed the eleventh hour decision, saying: “it’s about time”. Both the majority of the local community and politicians were united against the Scottish Government’s decision to allow the development to proceed. The area’s MSP, Jackie Baillie, was due to […]
Baillie thanks Dumbarton fans for “incredible” response to club’s woes
Dumbarton’s Labour politicians have thrown their support behind efforts to secure the future of the town’s crisis hit football club. MSP Jackie Baillie and MP Douglas McAllister have met with SonsTrust representatives, following talks held with administrators Quantuma, to help explore options for the team’s future. Football at the Rock looks now to be guaranteed […]