As the parliamentary summer recess comes to an end and MSPs prepare to return to Holyrood, I have been reflecting on some of the visits and meetings I have participated in over the summer. These activities invariably serve as important reminders of the network of essential support and services that exist across East Lothian. During [...]
East Lothian Council's Economic Development Department is organising an event for businesses to meet with various Council departments and local strategic partners and hear more about local opportunities and support. Taking place on Wednesday 4th October at Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh, the East Lothian Means Business event will provide information on the upcoming opportunities and [...]
Local carers have met with MSPs Martin Whitfield and Pam Duncan-Glancy to discuss some of the problems disabled teenagers face transitioning from school into further education and work. Ms Duncan-Glancy has introduced a Members’ Bill at Holyrood, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill, to try and help address some of [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Sarah Boyack MSP have visited pioneering local company Sunamp Ltd at their Macmerry HQ for an update on its world leading thermal storage technologies. The MSPs met with the company's senior management team for an update on its innovative products and the significant development it has undertaken post-pandemic. They were also [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the launch of a new community hub drop in for people of all ages, which coincided with this year's Exam Results day. Located at MECLC (Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre), but serving people across East Lothian, the careers and employability support hub is a collaborative effort between Skills Development Scotland [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has attended one of the Pennypit Community Development Trust PSG summer club sessions for Friday fruit hunt day. A Prestonpans resident himself, Mr Whitfield has been a strong supporter of the clubs organised by the Pennypit in the PSG and Fa'side areas since they started in 2016. Martin Whitfield MSP said: "I [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has attended one of East Lothian Play Association's summer Spark the Park informal play sessions which are taking place on on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 11th August. The South Scotland MSP spoke to ELPA staff and volunteers as well as some of the children and families attending the event, which is [...]
East Lothian Play Association (ELPA) has launched a new film made with children from Tranent to help demonstrate the positive benefits of loose parts play. ELPA and Windygoul Primary School have been working together to build understanding of play across the school and improve play experiences for all pupils. In the film, created as part [...]
This year’s Carers Week is taking place between 5th and 11th June. This is always one of the most welcome and important in the annual calendar of awareness weeks and one I am always keen to support and help promote. It provides the opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the crucial role of unpaid [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has congratulated and thanked the winners and nominees at this year's East Lothian Inspiring Volunteer Awards. Organised by Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL), the awards were held at the Fraser Centre in Tranent at the start of this year's Volunteers' Week. The annual awards recognise the efforts of outstanding local volunteers across [...]
