Latest News – Martin Whitfield MSP
Martin’s Recent Motions
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 to bring a national spotlight to the wealth of talent, history and culture in East Lothian and South Scotland. Some of Martin's most recent motions can be found below: A motion celebrating the recognition of Seacliff Beach as the best in Scotland S6M-18258 | Scottish [...]
Visit to Seton Sands Holiday Village
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 park is the biggest provider of tourist/visitor bedrooms in East Lothian with capacity for almost 4,500 guests. It is also one of the county’s biggest private sector employers, with a team of up to 250 at peak times. Speaking after the visit Martin Whitfield MSP said: [...]
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 affected by these proposals to express any concerns they have during the [...]
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 for a Living Pension award: NEWCOMER (accredited from June 2024) TRAILBLAZER (industry stand out) EMPLOYEE CHOICE [...]
State of Caring Survey 2025
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 half a dozen bags of litter and other waste from the beach area. Martin Whitfield MSP said: "I [...]