Part of Martin's role as a regional MSP is to celebrate and promote the great work of his constituents in his home of East Lothian and South Scotland. MSPs can file motions in Parliament which highlight the successes of individuals and groups within their regions and constituencies. Recently Martin has submitted several motions which seek [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited Seton Sands Holiday Village for an update on some of its latest developments and future plans. They met with General Manager Craig Stevenson who gave them a tour of the facility and introduced them to members of his staff team as well as some guests. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 ÂŁ30 million investment across stores in Scotland helping support 6,500 jobs with new stores in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Largs and Linlithgow. The Holyrood [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
