Latest News – Martin Whitfield MSP
BBC Scotland Learning at Holyrood
Martin Whitfield MSP today met with representatives from BBC Scotland at their exhibition stand at the Scottish Parliament. The BBC exhibition, which ran from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 March, aimed to showcase the range of learning resources provided by BBC Scotland Learning and provided an opportunity for MSPs to meet with producers and pupils who make and use the learning content. Learn at BBC Scotland provides resources from Bitesize to Authors Live, from Young Reporter to The LAB, and the BBC offers support for parents, teachers and students at all ages and stages of their learning. Speaking afterwards, Martin Whitfield [...]
Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week
4 to 8 March is Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 and Martin Whitfield MSP helped mark the week with a visit to a local employer to meet staff who have benefited from apprenticeships. This year the South Scotland MSP went to Dunbar Leisure Pool to chat with three members of Enjoy Leisure staff who have all undergone apprenticeships to help develop their careers in the leisure sector. While Mr Whitfield was at the Leisure Pool he also presented one of the three staff, Abby Russell, with her Modern Apprenticeship certificate of completion. Commenting after his visit, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “I’m [...]
Supporting ELREC’s work
Martin Whitfield MSP has met with representatives of Edinburgh and Lothians Racial Equality Council (ELREC) at the Scottish Parliament. Mr Whitfield joined colleagues in visiting the ELREC exhibition stand at Holyrood where they shared information on their latest work tackling inequality and empowering ethnic minority communities. Speaking afterwards, Martin Whitfield MSP said: "I was pleased to visit the ELREC stand at parliament and catch up with its representatives on their latest work and activity. "ELREC undertakes a range of important work promoting and supporting efforts to enhance equality and diversity and I was pleased to assure them of my support." [...]
Martin attends food pantry launch
Martin Whitfield MSP has attended the official launch of Food Facts Friends' new Midlothian Pantry and Well-Being Hub in Penicuik. Midlothian Pantry offers a selection of foods and essential products for the home that members can choose from. A single member can choose up to £10 worth of items from the Pantry displays for £3.50, whilst if supporting a family with two children under the age of 16, £7.00 will purchase up to £20 of items. The Pantry service is open 6 days a week, offering individuals and families a way of purchasing food and other essentials at heavily discounted [...]
Nuclear energy contribution backed in Holyrood debate
The potential for nuclear power to continue contributing to Scotland’s clean electricity generation and the local economy in East Lothian has been highlighted by Martin Whitfield MSP during a debate at Holyrood. The topic of the debate was the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy made at COP28 last year in the UAE and signed by 22 countries including the UK, USA, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Sweden and South Korea. The declaration notes the key role of nuclear energy for achieving global net zero targets by 2050 and recognises the importance of the application of nuclear science and technology [...]
Loch Centre investment welcomed
East Lothian Council's decision to allocate £5 million in its capital plans for the repair and refurbishment of the Loch Centre in Tranent has been welcomed by Martin Whitfield MSP. The funds allocated will enable the council to fix the problem with the centre's swimming pool, which has been closed since January 2023, as well as refurbish the centre to ensure it is fit for purpose. Mr Whitfield has welcomed the decision, which comes against a backdrop of financial hardship for all councils, including East Lothian. Commenting, Martin Whitfield MSP said: "While difficult choices undoubtedly had to be made in [...]