Martin hosts M&S reception at Holyrood
Martin Whitfield MSP has hosted a parliamentary reception for M&S to help the retailer inform MSPs about its investment in new stores and jobs in Scotland.
In 2024 M&S announced a further £30 million investment across stores in Scotland helping support 6,500 jobs with new stores in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Largs and Linlithgow.
The Holyrood event aimed to help celebrate this partnership and showcase how M&S supports Scottish suppliers and agriculture.
MSPs and staff were able to sample delicious food from great quality
read this postIn 2024 M&S announced a further £30 million investment across stores in Scotland helping support 6,500 jobs with new stores in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Largs and Linlithgow.
The Holyrood event aimed to help celebrate this partnership and showcase how M&S supports Scottish suppliers and agriculture.
MSPs and staff were able to sample delicious food from great quality
Martin visits Preston Lodge to discuss UNCRC
On Monday 9th June Martin Whitfield MSP visited Preston Lodge High School and spoke to S2 and Higher pupils, and students in the Rights Respecting Schools (RRS) pupils’ group about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
The UNCRC was integrated into Scots law with the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. The 2024 Act requires legislation, and the actions of public bodies, to be consistent with the provisions of the UNCRC.
The RRS group aims to ensure that the school community puts equality, participation,
read this postThe UNCRC was integrated into Scots law with the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. The 2024 Act requires legislation, and the actions of public bodies, to be consistent with the provisions of the UNCRC.
The RRS group aims to ensure that the school community puts equality, participation,
Visit to Bangley Quarry Biogas site
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited the Bangley Quarry Biogas site near Haddington.
During the visit, the owners of the project, GFD, showcased the innovative technologies they are using to convert waste into renewable gas. They highlighted the environmental benefits, job creation, and economic advantages the project brings to the local area.
The GFD team emphasised their commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, sharing their vision for the future of renewable energy in the region.
Speaking aft
read this postDuring the visit, the owners of the project, GFD, showcased the innovative technologies they are using to convert waste into renewable gas. They highlighted the environmental benefits, job creation, and economic advantages the project brings to the local area.
The GFD team emphasised their commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, sharing their vision for the future of renewable energy in the region.
Speaking aft
Celebrating Libraries Week 2025
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited the John Gray Centre in Haddington to celebrate Libraries Week 2025 and highlight the vital role libraries play in supporting local people, skills, and community life.
The visit, part of the national Libraries Change Lives campaign coordinated by CILIP – the UK’s library and information association – showcased how libraries are helping to boost economic growth, tackle digital exclusion, improve literacy, and support wellbeing in communities across the UK.
During the visit, the MSP
read this postThe visit, part of the national Libraries Change Lives campaign coordinated by CILIP – the UK’s library and information association – showcased how libraries are helping to boost economic growth, tackle digital exclusion, improve literacy, and support wellbeing in communities across the UK.
During the visit, the MSP
Nominations open for SURF Awards 2025
Nominations have now opened for the prestigious national 2025 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration following a special online launch event.
The SURF Awards are delivered each year by SURF, a regeneration forum with over 300 cross-sector member organisations across Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government. The purpose is to highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.
This year’s five thematic categories i
read this postThe SURF Awards are delivered each year by SURF, a regeneration forum with over 300 cross-sector member organisations across Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government. The purpose is to highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.
This year’s five thematic categories i
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