A local update from your Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, Susan Murray. On this week's update, East Dunbartonshire Schools interview, Scottish Economy Debate in parliament and backing the climate and nature bill.
Thank you to That's TV for the opportunity to discuss the problems facing school buildings in East Dunbartonshire.
The situation is urgent and action is needed to fix it. Teachers and others are doing everything they can to deliver the best education possible.
My job as your MP is to push the UK Government to make sure the Scottish Government has the capital funding it needs to provide the excellent school buildings our pupils, families, and school employees deserve.
You can watch the interview on That's TV's social media here.
Holding surgeries allows me to talk with local people and to find out how I can help with the things they care about as your MP.
It was great to meet with constituents at my recent surgeries and I'm looking forward to holding more throughout this Parliament.
It's coming up for fireworks season, which can be difficult for our pets and farm animals.
I'm supporting the RSPCA calling on the nation to make one change and be a #KindSpark this firework season. They recently conducted some research ahead of this year's fireworks season.
This research discovered that 55% of pet and livestock owners dread this time of year because of the impact that fireworks have on their animals.
In a Westminster Hall debate on Scotland's economy this week, I spoke about how vital small businesses are to Scotland.
I was particularly happy to bring up the importance of small and medium-sized businesses in Mid Dunbartonshire. SMEs are essential to economic growth. They provide jobs and opportunities for local people and I'll always stand up for them.
The 2024 Poppy Scotland campaign held a reception in Parliament that I was proud to attend to hear about the great work they're doing on important issues across the country .
Poppy Scotland isn’t just about remembrance, they also do a lot of work supporting veterans in places like Mid Dunbartonshire and around Scotland.
Mid Dunbartonshire is a beautiful part of the world that we're lucky to live in. I believe it's our responsibility to keep it in good condition for future generations.
As such, I'm proud to support the Climate and Nature Bill that has been supported by 245 MPs and Peers, including my colleague Daisy Cooper.
I was sorry to hear of the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond. I associate myself with the words of my colleague Christine Jardine and send my thoughts and best wishes to Mr Salmond's family and friends.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Alex Salmond's passing. A towering figure in Scottish politics, his talent was undeniable. We may never have agreed politically but I did enjoy our jousts, in journalism and in politics. My thoughts are with his family.
Christine Jardine MP
East Dunbartonshire Council has launched a consultation on its proposed Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan which aims to support Scotland’s statutory targets for fuel poverty reduction and reaching net zero emissions.
The LHEES consultation runs from Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 29 October 2024 and participants are being asked to read the proposals then please complete this short survey.
There is also an opportunity to have your say at an online consultation event on Wednesday 23 October 2024, from 2-4pm. If you would like to attend this event, please feel free to register your interest here.
Up-to-date information on the roads affected by closures and road works across the constituency is available here.
Whether you voted for me or not I am here to help you.
If you have any issues or concerns you think I might be able to help with please get in touch. You may have problems with your pension, benefits, housing, NHS, education or taxation. I may not be able to solve every problem but I will try.
My office is currently at Unit 44F, Huntershill Village, Bishopbriggs, G64 1RP. I have no parliamentary phone line at present. You can email me on Susan.Murray.MP@parliament.uk
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A local update from your Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, Susan Murray. On this week's update, the first drop-in surgery, maiden speech given in parliament and local visits across the constituency.
Cllr Ben Rose says that the estimated replacement date of St Helen's Primary School of 2038 is unacceptable and is calling for more funding from the Scottish Government to complete the vital works.
A local update from your Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, Susan Murray. On this week's update, Scotrail across Mid Dunbartonshire, Knit for Peace, Balijaffray Primary, warm homes, and Lib Dem Conference.
