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MSP calls for action on transport study

Brian Whittle MSP has criticised delays to a review of the South West’s road and rail network which was promised by the Scottish Government.

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.

MSPs challenge Transport Secretary to attend roads conference

Conservative MSPs Brian Whittle and Finlay Carson have challenged SNP Transport Secretary Michael Matheson to commit to attending a conference in Stranraer to meet with road users, campaigners, businesses and ferry operators Stena Line and P&O. The South Scotland MSP and the MSP for Galloway &a

Snow Sports Complex is a hidden gem says MSP

A dry ski slope that’s giving school pupils and other groups across South Scotland the chance to experience a range of snow sports has been praised by local MSP Brian Whittle. The centre began life as the local authority run Newmilns Ski Slope in 1975 but in 2001 a group of dedicated locals rescued

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,

MSP tells First Minister Scottish Government must be at A77 conference

South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has written to the First Minister after hearing that Transport Secretary Michael Matheson had snubbed an invite from the A77 Action Group to attend a conference on roads in the South West. The Action Group, working with the Dual the A75 Campaign are organising a day

MSP visits fire engine maker, Emergency One

Cumnock based fire engine builder Emergency One has had a visit from South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle. From their factory site in the Caponacre Industrial Estate, the specialist engineering firm build vehicles tailored to the individual specifications of each fire brigade.

Praise for HM Coastguard Search and Rescue from MSP

HM Coastguard’s Search and Rescue (SAR) Helicopter base at Prestwick Airport has had a visit from Brian Whittle MSP. The South Scotland MSP was given a tour of the sophisticated facility by Chief Pilot, Captain Craig Sweeney, one of the many members of the team who transferred over from HMS Gannet