Scottish Government The Scottish Government is running a cost of living support campaign with relevant information and help on all aspects of the cost of living crisis. Find out more about the campaign on the Scottish Government's website. Local Authorities Councils are providing a range of information and practical assistance to households and businesses in [...]
The significant progress made at Gifford community woodland has been welcomed by Martin Whitfield MSP, following a meeting with the group’s Chair, Roo Hardy, and Project Manager, Nev Kilkenny. The community woodland, which is made up of Speedy and Fawn Woods at the end of Station Road in Gifford extends to 22 hectares (55 acres). [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has met with Project Manager Lauren Howie to discuss the latest developments and future plans for the North Berwick Youth Project. Mr Whitfield was pleased to hear about the project's summer programme and its range of support for young people in the North Berwick area, which includes a focus on supporting recovery [...]
As always the summer holidays have flown by and as you read this week’s column the new school term is fully underway. I hope that pupils and their families have managed to relax and enjoy the unusually good weather this summer. It has been important to return to some degree of normality after the disruption [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has visited community food initiative the Lammermuir Larder in Haddington to thank volunteers and find out more about the project’s work with local families and individuals. Established in February last year, the project aims to support individuals and families in the Haddington area who are struggling financially to feed themselves or their [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is urging residents in South Scotland to be on their guard against cost-of-living scams as Scotland’s ScamWatch Fortnight gets underway. This year’s ‘Read Between the Li(n)es’ campaign highlights the importance of remaining vigilant - with fraudsters using emails, texts and social media to prey on people of all ages. Advice Direct Scotland, [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has committed to supporting work being undertaken by the Woodland Trust following a recent visit to Pressmennan Wood near Stenton which is owned by the charity. Mr Whitfield joined Woodland Trust representatives on a walk in the woods and a briefing on its work there. Pressmennan Wood has been continuously wooded since [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has visited Cockenzie House and Gardens to underline his support for its community ownership bid and receive an update on the latest developments at the important community facility. The South Scotland MSP met with trustees to hear more about the charity’s bid to secure community ownership of the site, as well as [...]
The parliamentary summer recess is always a good time to catch up with visits to local groups, projects and businesses. Last week I visited East Lothian Foodbank to catch up on its latest developments and offer a helping hand with preparing for some of its deliveries. Demand for foodbank parcels continues to grow, with the [...]
Applications for the 2022 #LivingWage Scotland Awards are now open and Martin Whitfield MSP is urging local Living Wage accredited employers and their staff to get involved. The awards are an opportunity to showcase the best of the real Living Wage and Fair Work practices. They also help raise the profile of the Living Wage [...]
