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MSP makes new connections at Atlas Cables

A Kilmarnock company making some of the world’s best cables for hi-fis and the audio-visual industry had a visit from Brian Whittle MSP. The South Scotland MSP visited the headquarters of Atlas Cables, who design and manufacture state of the art cables for consumers who demand the highest possible

Child mental health waits get worse despite an SNP commitment

Child and adolescent mental health waiting times in NHS Ayrshire & Arran have worsened, despite the Scottish Government’s commitment to improve them a year ago. The latest figures from ISD show that only 76% of patients in Ayrshire & Arran are now being seen within 18 weeks, a decline since

MSP Dons Lab Coat To Learn How To Beat Cancer

Brian Whittle MSP met Cancer Research UK scientists in Glasgow last week to learn about the charity’s world-class research in Scotland. The MSP for South Scotland visited Cancer Research UK’s Beatson Institute where he witnessed first-hand the ground-breaking work being carried out by scientists an

MSP visits MYB Textiles

Brian Whittle MSP has been learning more about Ayrshire’s great textile legacy during a visit to MYB Textiles in Newmilns.

Brian Whittle MSP visits Aero Fastener

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has been touring aerospace company Aero Fastener at Prestwick Airport. Aero Fastener is an international aerospace fastener solutions company, providing production kits to some of the world’s leading aircraft maintenance and aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus

Re-opening Cumnock Station takes a step forward

Local MSP Brian Whittle has welcomed proposals to re-open Cumnock railway station being included in a list of options to improve transport infrastructure in South West Scotland. The proposal is contained in a report commissioned by Transport Scotland following a campaign by the MSP for the Scottish

MSP condemns council decision to scrap Frank’s Law funding

Brian Whittle MSP has hit out at South Ayrshire Council’s decision to remove funding set aside to fund care for under-65s with conditions like dementia. Until just three months ago, under-65s with dementia and other serious conditions were not eligible to receive free care.

Public urged to respond to transport consultation

The public are being encouraged to give their views on proposals for improvements to the road and rail network across Southwest Scotland. Transport Scotland has published the results of a study examining the transport network south of Ayr and considering ideas for improvements.