ENERGY FUNDING FOR STRUGGLING HOUSEHOLDS
Help is at hand for households struggling to pay their energy bills this winter. The British Gas Energy Trust offers support of up to £2,000 to customers, as part of its commitment to help those struggling with bills. The cash is available through the Energy Support Fund, exclusively for customers who have energy debts between […]
Baillie backs UK Government move to offer an “end to austerity”
Faslane is set to benefit from a multi-million investment package, thanks to the UK government. A multi-billion redevelopment of the site was announced on Wednesday, as part of the Chancellor’s Spending Review. MSP Jackie Baillie welcomed the news that HM Naval Base Clyde has been earmarked for an initial £250 million funding package over three […]
WELCOME FOR LANDMARK DEFENCE INVESTMENT
The UK Government defence review, which will improve national security, provide significant investment for defence and provide a boost for local communities, has received a warm welcome from Jackie Baillie. The Westminster Government has pledged to increase defence spending, including delivery of up to 12 new submarines and investment in forces housing, alongside funding to […]
MSP urges shoppers to ‘Keep their Cool’ with hard-pressed retail workers this Christmas
Dumbarton’s MSP has urged shoppers to show some Christmas spirit towards retail staff this year. Ahead of the busy run up to the festive season, Jackie Baillie has joined forces with shopworkers’ union, Usdaw. She has given her backing to this year’s ‘Keep Your Cool’ campaign, which reminds shoppers to respect retail staff, in the […]
TAX BREAK ‘BLOCKBUSTER NEWS’ FOR FILM MAKERS
MSP Jackie Baillie has welcomed news of tax breaks designed to boost the independent film industry, announced recently by the UK government. The politician, whose own constituency is home to the BBC’s Dumbarton studio, believes the announcement will help boost creative industry in the area. The Independent Film Tax Credit will give first-time productions with […]
Baillie welcomes delays in RBS branch closure
MSP Jackie Baillie has welcomed a stay of execution handed to Helensburgh’s RBS branch this week. The banking giant has been forced into a temporary u-turn on plans to axe the Colquhoun Square branch on September 25th. It comes amidst concerns over new Financial Conduct Authority rules guaranteeing access to cash in communities. Now 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 […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOODSHARE ON NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARD
Jackie Baillie has congratulated West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare after the charity was awarded £27,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund. The foodbank, which is based in Dumbarton, operates across the West Dunbartonshire area, delivering food parcels and other essentials to vulnerable members of the community. The money will be used to continue their work which also […]