Local MSP backs charity’s work to support people with MND Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw has praised the work of a national charity that campaigns for people living with motor neuron disease (MND) to receive better social care support. MND Scotland – the only charity in Scotland dedicated to providing direct assistance for people with MND, their families and friends – recently hosted a reception at the Scottish Parliament. The reception provided an... Holyrood News
Success stories of young people from an East Renfrewshire based charity shared with MSP’s 22nd February 2024 An exhibition to celebrate the achievements of young people through the opportunities made available by an East Renfrewshire based charity has taken place at... Holyrood News
Eastwood in minority of West constituencies not to receive Scottish Government LEIP schools support 14th February 2024 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw has expressed frustration after it was discovered that his constituency is in the minority of first past the post parliamentary... Local News
Barrhead News Column: 14/10/24 - Don't rush on pavement parking in East Renfrewshire 14th February 2024 As part of the Transport Scotland (Act) 2019, a ban on pavement parking was included in the legislation but the power for local authorities to enforce the... Local News
Clarkston Post Office closed for a third time in recent years 29th January 2024 Clarkston Post Office has shut down for the third time in seven years after late notification was received that the branch at Eaglesham Road would close. The... Local News
Noise disruption reduced for second phase of Giffnock platform works 17th January 2024 The second phase of works to replace one of the platforms at a train station in East Renfrewshire is expected to produce less noise disturbance than the... Local News
MSP raises concerns over “appalling” CAMHS waiting times 15th January 2024 A local MSP has hit out at the Scottish Government for presiding over lengthy mental health waiting times for children and young people in the health board... Local News
Jackson Carlaw hosts Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day event 11th January 2024 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw has hosted a parliamentary drop-in event at the Scottish Parliament for Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day and to highlight the... Holyrood News
Barrhead News Column: 10/01/24 - SNP rejects Carolside funding bid 11th January 2024 It was a major blow for local families in Clarkston when the Scottish Government decided against allocating funds to replace Carolside Primary School towards... Local News
Labour betrays Eastwood 18th December 2023 Scottish Labour have been accused of “betraying” Eastwood after it was revealed the party are supporting Boundaries Scotland plans to break-up the constituency... Local News