Concern over waits in temporary accommodation Thursday, 12 December, 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has urged the Scottish Government and local authorities in the Highlands and Islands to focus their attention on providing permanent homes for people waiting in temporary accommodation. Responses to a series of Freedom of Information requests have revealed the waits being faced by children and adults in Argyll and Bute and the Western Isles can sometimes be... Local News
MSP raises fate of Stornoway Post Office during Holyrood debate 11th December 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has raised the fate of Stornoway Post Office in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament. Speaking in a debate at Holyrood on... Local News
Comment on Argyll and Bute being a “dental desert” with no practices taking on new adult NHS patients within three months 23rd October 2024 Argyll and Bute is one of six Scottish council areas described in a new BBC report as “dental deserts” with no practices taking on new adult NHS patients within... Local News
MSP seeks assurances on Sound of Harris ferry 21st October 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle is pledging to pressure the Scottish Government to ensure plans are in place to secure the Sound of Harris ferry service for... Local News
MSP urges extension of family nurse scheme to Highlands and Islands 11th October 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle is urging the Scottish Government to extend the Family Nurse Partnership scheme to communities across the Highlands and... Local News
MSP wins assurances from CalMac on medical appointments 1st October 2024 Tim Eagle MSP has said that he has been assured by CalMac that they will do everything possible to ensure that people can attend medical appointments, including... Local News
MSP keeps up pressure on ministers over Rest and be Thankful 30th September 2024 Tim Eagle MSP has vowed to “keep up the pressure” on Ministers over the upgrade of the A83 trunk road at the Rest and Be Thankful pass, in Argyll and Bute. The... Local News
MSP shares concerns about windfarm applications in Kintyre 30th September 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle has said that he shares the worries of local people about a surge of windfarm applications in the Kintyre peninsula... Local News
Dunoon charity swimmer’s exploits flagged at Holyrood 30th September 2024 Charity swimmer Jimmy Love, who swam half-a-mile along the West bay of Dunoon while tugging a boat, has had his efforts recognised at Holyrood. Highlands and... Local News
Charity walker Lee wins recognition at Holyrood 30th September 2024 The fundraising efforts of Clachan resident Lee Bastow, who recently completed her second charity Kiltwalk, have been recognised at the Scottish Parliament. Lee... Local News
