Government must target funding for flood prevention
Plans for a Flood Forecasting Service are welcome, but information from it should be used to target flood prevention funding to where it is most needed.
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Arbroath Abbey World Heritage Campaign
I am backing Arbroath Abbey’s campaign to get World Heritage Status, which would be well deserved off the back of its connection with the Declaration of Arbroath.
SNP need to support hotels and businesses facing huge business rate increases
Businesses across Angus, especially hotels, face big increases in their business rates this year. I spoke at conference, supporting call for transitional relief.
Investment in Arbroath’s Signal Tower Museum Welcome
Angus Council have granted £450k for refurbishment of Arbroath’s Signal Tower Museum ahead of The Bell Rock Lighthouse Bicentenary celebrations.
Visit to the Angus Volunteering Centre
When visiting the Angus Volunteering Centre, I learned of their great work helping those on the margins through volunteering, but also of their difficulties providing services through the unfair tendering process.
Buy Local in Angus
Backing for Angus Council’s Buy Local in Angus campaign to promote local businesses, jobs and help the environment.