McAlpine welcomes reprieve for RBS Gretna branch
MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed the decision by RBS to keep its Gretna branch open until at least the end
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Joan McAlpine champions rights of people affected by M.E.
MSP Joan McAlpine attended a screening of ‘Unrest’ – an award-winning film about the difficulties of living with ME in
Continue reading£4.7 MILLION BUDGET BOOST FOR DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Dumfries and Galloway Council will receive an extra £4.767 million funding under the revised budget proposals unveiled by Finance Secretary
Continue readingTransport Minister praises Moffat Academy Pupils on Beattock Station Presentation
MSP Joan McAlpine today hosted a meeting between the Transport Minister, Moffat Academy pupils and Beattock Station Action Group in
Continue readingMcAlpine throws weight behind Stove’s call for fair funding
MSP Joan McAlpine has told the Creative Scotland boss that the south of Scotland has been treated unfairly in its
Continue readingMcAlpine raises questions over Buccleuch Estates restructuring
MSP Joan McAlpine has raised questions over Buccleuch Estates ending tenancies on their land in Eskdale with the intention to
Continue readingEmma Harper MSP welcomes removal of housing designation from Parkhead
SNP MSP Emma Harper has welcomed the decision by Dumfries and Galloway Councillors to remove the housing designation from land
Continue readingMcAlpine celebrates economic potential of Rabbie Burns’ legacy
SNP MSP Joan McAlpine today (Wednesday) led a debate in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the economic impact of Rabbie Burns’
Continue readingMcAlpine ‘deeply disappointed’ RBS won’t reverse decision on local closures
MSP Joan McAlpine yesterday spoke at length with RBS bosses, after demanding a meeting to discuss alternatives to local closures.
Continue readingMcAlpine welcomes funding to boost growth for the region
South Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed the Finance Secretary’s commitment of £10 million for the new South Scotland Enterprise
Continue readingMcAlpine welcomes assurances from Justice Secretary over HMP Dumfries
South Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed assurances from Justice Secretary Michael Matheson that there are no plans to close
Continue readingMcAlpine encourages parents across Dumfries and Galloway to make use of free flu vaccine
SNP MSP Joan McAlpine is encouraging all parents and guardians of 2-5 year olds in Dumfries and Galloway to take
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