Comment on fire station proposals

Commenting on the Scottish Fire Rescue Service's proposals for changing local fire services in communities across Scotland, Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“The FBU has been on record for some time now about several of Scotland’s fire stations no longer being fit for purpose, mainly due to more than a decade of real-terms budget cuts.

"Tranent’s station has certainly been identified as one of those being in poor condition, so the proposal for a new station there is long overdue.

"However, it will be important for all the communities affe

Living Wage awards open for nominations

Applications for this year's Living Wage Scotland Awards are now open and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging Living Wage employers in South Scotland to enter.

Living Wage Scotland Awards honour the best of the Living Wage network in Scotland. The finalists will be accredited Living Wage employers and supporters who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to the real Living Wage.

There are seven award categories, allowing employers and individuals to demonstrate their dedication to people and communities, including a new category f

State of Caring Survey 2025 launched

Are you or someone you know an unpaid carer?

Carers UK have launched their State of Caring Survey 2025, giving you the opportunity to share your experiences and help to inform national and local policy.

The work that unpaid carers do so selflessly is often undervalued, and your voices need to be heard to drive change and ensure that carers’ needs are recognised and addressed.

The link to the survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN5QWF7

Martin joins coastal clean-up weekend

Martin Whitfield MSP has today joined volunteers from across East Lothian and beyond in supporting the Summer Solstice Coastal Sweep beach clean-up weekend.

Organised by The Scottish Coastal Clean Up and Scottish Seabird Centre with East Lothian Council's Countryside Rangers Service and local community litter picking groups, the beach clean sought to cover 25 miles of coastline from North Berwick to Portobello in just one weekend (21/22 June).

Mr Whitfield participated in the clean-up with fellow volunteers at Longniddry beach to collect

Visit to Archerfield Walled Garden

Martin Whitfield MSP has visited local business and visitor destination Archerfield Walled Garden to catch up on some of its latest developments and challenges.

Archerfield Walled Garden offers space to enjoy nature, pick up plants and gifts, host events and enjoy food with friends and family. The garden is a haven for wildlife and produce grown within the walls is used in the Garden Café or sold in the Food Market.

Mr Whitfield met with Elly Douglas-Hamilton and Louise Bisset and discussed a range of issues including the impact of retail

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