SNP blamed for damaging train service cuts Thursday, 18 July, 2024 The Scottish Government has been criticised for significant cuts to East Renfrewshire train services. On Tuesday 9th July, it was announced by ScotRail that a temporary train timetable would be put in place the following day. The temporary timetable has been introduced because of a pay dispute between ScotRail and the rail trade unions with fewer drivers accepting overtime shifts. Both the East... Local News
Outdoor Education Bill introduced at The Scottish Parliament 17th July 2024 New legislation has been introduced at the Scottish Parliament to provide all school pupils in Scotland with the chance to benefit from a residential outdoor... Holyrood News
MSP hits out at train service cuts for Eastwood 11th July 2024 A local MSP has voiced very serious concerns about the impact of reduced timetables introduced by ScotRail on the availability of train services for his... Local News
Postbox delivered for Maidenhill 10th July 2024 A new postbox is in place and ready to use at the Maidenhill development in Newton Mearns. Last summer, Eastwood MSP Jackson Carlaw issued a residents survey to... Local News
Barrhead News Column: 10/7/2024 - Battery Plant Site Must Remain Greenfield 10th July 2024 The protection and maintenance of greenbelt land is a key issue for people living in Eaglesham and Waterfoot. In the past decade, unwanted proposals for a large... Local News
Justice Secretary expresses “concern” at violent crime rise in East Renfrewshire 11th June 2024 Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Angela Constance told MSP’s that she is “concerned” to hear about reports pointing to a rise in violent crimes... Holyrood News
Dementia Awareness Week supported by MSP 5th June 2024 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw has highlighted the importance of the annual Dementia Awareness Week to drive forward improvements in support for people who are... Holyrood News
Barrhead News Column: 29/5/2024 - Right To Recovery Law Needed Now 30th May 2024 A landmark bill that would allow people in Scotland to access appropriate treatment for addiction has been brought forward and formally introduced at the... Holyrood News
Local MSP backs charity’s work to support people with MND 7th 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... Holyrood News
Jackson Carlaw urges objections to Eaglesham Battery Storage Plans 7th May 2024 Local residents in Eaglesham and Waterfoot have been urged to submit objections to a planning proposal for a new local battery plant by Eastwood MSP, Jackson... Local News