A local update from your Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, Susan Murray. On this week's update, the Scottish Lib Dem Conference, UK Visa Updates and a number of weekly updates.
Thanks to everyone who made it to Scottish Liberal Democrat conference this past weekend.
Such a great chance to celebrate our wins, plan for the future, and meet old and new friends.
I was proud to join with my Liberal Democrat colleagues to support our farmers at the Farmers Protest in London this week.
Our family farms keep us fed and they need our support. That’s why we’re calling on the UK Government to axe their tax on farmers.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Building Hope for bereaved children, young people, and their families is so very important.
No young person should be left alone to deal with grief and I’m proud to support Children’s grief awareness week to help make it so.
People needing to rely on foodbanks is a scandal in a country like ours in which everyone should have enough to eat.
That’s why I’m joining with Trussell in their fight for a UK without the need for food banks.
The Milngavie and Bearsden community needs a new local health and care centre. Residents and professionals need these improved services to deliver the health outcomes we need.
We have launched a community petition. If you haven’t already, please sign our petition. Join us to make it clear just how strong the strength of feeling is and what we care about in our community.
Please, sign here.
East Dunbartonshire Council’s waste service will not be operational on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 1 January 2025 and 2 January 2025.
A full breakdown of refuse collection is available here.
Expectant mothers and unborn children should be protected by the Health and Safety at Work Act. That's why I'm backing this Change.org petition to make it so. You can join the campaign here.
Views are being sought on a range of planning issues including the historic environment, housing and developer contributions for schools.
You can find all the information here.
Mental health is as important as physical health. As the long nights start to draw in, it's important to keep good mental health in mind.
That's why I'm happy to support our local libraries who will be the first in Scotland to offer Wintering Well Boxes, including sun lamps and other tools to help combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
You can find out more about the initiative here.
Information about my upcoming surgeries will be available in future editions of this newsletter and via my social media channels.
Severe weather is forecast this weekend, with the arrival of Storm Bert.
Power outages can be reported by calling 105 and Scottish Power are also available on 0800 092 9290.
The weather is getting colder and measures are being taken in East Dunbartonshire to keep us all safe when the winter conditions arrive.
Crews from the local council are now on call 24/7 and you can get up-to-the-minute information on gritting at the link here. A form to report issues is also available there.
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
You can receive updates of my work on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/susanmurraymp/
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A local update from your Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, Susan Murray. On this week's update, the Employer National Insurance contributions increase and a number of weekly updates.
