Promoting & Supporting The Third Sector

Across South Scotland, charities, volunteer groups and community clubs are changing lives and expanding horizons. These third sector groups play a hugely important role in our society, delivering support and advice to those in need, encouraging people to live healthy active lives and making our communities better places to live.

I’m determined to highlight the great work these organisations are doing during my time as an MSP. I regularly visit third sector groups throughout the region and promote their work in parliament and local media.

I’m always happy to receive suggestions of groups within South Scotland (particularly the Clydesdale, Kilmarnock & Irvine Valley and Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituencies) that deserve recognition or who would like me to visit.

News

Brian Whittle MSP Stands Proud In Pink For Breast Cancer Now

Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland dazzled as he pulled on some bright pink at the Scottish Parliament to encourage constituents to take part in wear it pink, on Friday 19 October. He joined fellow parliamentarians in Holyrood to encourage people across Scotland to get involved and take part on

MSP Celebrates Community's Efforts To Cure Blood Cancer

Celebrating the 8751 potential lifesavers in South Scotland this Blood Cancer Awareness Month To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Brian Whittle MSP attended a reception in Holyrood, to celebrate the number of potential stem cell donors in South Scotland on the Anthony Nolan regist

MSP continues role promoting arthritis issues.

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has been re-elected to serve as Convenor of a Cross Party Group on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions at the Scottish Parliament.

MSP tours local fire stations

Brian Whittle has been visiting fire stations in Kilmarnock and New Cumnock to see how the different stations operate and learn more about the future of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The South Scotland MSP began by visiting Kilmarnock Fire Station, where he was met by Local Senior Officer,

Time to make more of our industrial heritage says MSP

Brian Whittle MSP wants to see more being made of Ayrshire’s great industrial heritage after a visit to the Scottish Industrial Railway Centre. The South Scotland MSP visited the museum at Dunaskin, between Patna and Dalmellington, and heard about its history as a hub of heavy industry.

Safe Injection Spaces & The Future Of Drug Treatment In Ayrshire

Following a recent debate in the Scottish Parliament on safe injection spaces for drug users, Brian Whittle MSP has written about his position on the issue. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak in a debate around the issue of providing safe injection spaces for intravenous drug users.