Category: News in Lothian

Hyslop Welcomes New Free Number for NHS 24 Local MSP Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the news that people in West Lothian will no longer be charged for calling NHS 24 after April 2014 when the existing number will be replaced by 111. Fiona said; “This is fantastic news that will see people across West Lothian continue to receive the same high-quality service from NHS 24 without being charged. “The hope is that people might call 111 instead of 999 or turning up at Accident and emergency with an injury that could be treated over the phone. “NHS 24 is designed to help people get the right care, from the right people, at the right time. It is a fundamental principle of the SNP that our health service should be free…

Hyslop Congratulates Whitburn Pupils on Victim Support Conference Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop has congratulated the pupils of Whitburn Academy on organising a Conference for Victim Support. HRH Princess Royal attended and delivered an address at the conference which was also attended by Lothian and Borders Police, Victim Support Scotland representatives and number of local schools. Fiona Hyslop MSP also spoke at the event taking part in a Question and Answer Panel Session. Fiona said; I would like to congratulate the 6th year ‘Horizon Group’ at Whitburn Academy for organising the thought-provoking event which I am sure will help improve support services for young victims of crime. “There were many stories about the importance of listening to young people and I think that support for school age pupils is something that…

Fiona Hyslop Comments on Council Plea for Vion Commenting on West Lothian Council’s recent request to Vion’s EU Board for the company to donate the redundant plant in Broxburn to the council, Fiona said; “As the first to call for Vion to put their hands in their pockets to support West Lothian after the loss of 1700 jobs, it is only right that the plant donate the site to West Lothian Council to contribute to the regeneration of the local economy and the communities who have been affected by these job losses. “Our Taskforce meetings reconvene on Thursday (24th January) and I look forward to seeing what Vion bring to the table to offer the community and workforce they have let down.”

Hyslop Welcomes Second Job Fair for Broxburn Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the news that a second jobs fair is to be held this Saturday (12th January) The Redundancy Support Event will be held at Strathbrock Community Centre (189(a) West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH) from 10am – 3pm on Saturday January 12th. Fiona commented; “I am very pleased that the Government’s Action Plan will offers those affected by the job losses at Vion Halls a second jobs fair and that the event will be open to any members of the public who are facing redundancy. “This is a great opportunity not only to meet with potential employers, but also to find out more about on training and further education. “While the Task Force is continuing to meet…

Hyslop Welcomes Boghall Centre’s £3000 Award Local MSP Fiona Hyslop has welcomed Boghall Drop In Centre on being awarded £3000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland. Fiona said; “I am pleased that the Boghall Drop In Centre have received this £3000 award which will be put towards the cost of workers for their Sunshine Club, providing an important play scheme for the children of Boghall and Bathgate. “I would like to commend the excellent efforts carried out by the centre and wish the staff and volunteers the very best for all the work they do for the local community.”

New Year Message from Fiona Hyslop MSP December 2012/January 2013 “As your MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, I am delighted to wish my constituents all the very best for the year ahead. “The Festive break provides us all with an opportunity for family and friends to spend valuable time together and I hope that my constituents get the chance to relax and celebrate over the festive period. For many people it has been a hard year with financial, work or other pressures. It is also a time of year when we remember those who are no longer with us. We also remember our troops serving abroad and their loved ones here at home. “2012 has also been a difficult year for many of my constituents. I have been working hard…

Adam and Sophie Most Popular Names in West Lothian 2012 Speaking after the announcement of Scotland’s top 100 baby names, Local MSP Fiona Hyslop has commented on the results for West Lothian. “This news gives us an interesting picture of the names chosen by proud parents across West Lothian. “West Lothian is the only Council area out of 32 which has the name Adam at the top of the list and only seven other local authorities had Adam in their top ten. “Top girls name for West Lothian, ‘Sophie’, also came in first across Scotland for the eighth year in a row.” To see if your name has made the top 100, visit http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/12/Baby-names

West Lothian MSPs Welcome Recovery Plan but Urge Vion to Dig Deep Local West Lothian MSPs Fiona Hyslop (Linlithgow) and Angela Constance (Almond Valley) have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a Recovery Plan for Vion Halls employees in Broxburn but have repeated their comments that Vion MUST contribute to local support for their staff. Fiona Hyslop commented; “This is a good announcement for West Lothian and it is clear that the Scottish Government has worked hard to deliver a package of almost £12 million over five years to invest in the West Lothian workforce. The commitment from the Government agencies to support the expansion of growing companies is welcome. “Vion still need to face up to their responsibilities like Diageo’s in Kilmarnock who are helping those made redundant find…

Hyslop Announces Tesco Surgery to Coincide with Costa Launch Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop has added a visit to the new Costa Coffee in Tesco in Bathgate to her scheduled surgeries on Friday, December 7th at 10am. This visit will coincide with the official opening of the coffee shop. Fiona said; “It is important to have surgeries that meet the needs of constituents. I plan to vary the venues of certain surgeries in the New Year and hold my meetings in open and accessible areas so that it is easier for my constituents to speak with me. “The newly owned Costa Coffee within Tesco in Bathgate is large enough to have a private discussions with constituents and I hope that the shop can become a regular venue for surgeries and constituents…

Hyslop Congratulates Broxburn STEM Group UK Champions Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop has written to congratulate a group of Broxburn Acadmey pupils who have been officially recognised the Most Dedicated Science Club in the UK after winning the most recent STEM Challenge 9. On hearing the news, Fiona said; “I am so pleased to hear that Broxburn Academy have been named The Most Dedicated Science Club in the UK – this is an enormous achievement. “I visited the school to meet with the pupils when they came 3rd in last year’s competition and invited them to the Parliament when they came first in this year’s competition, so I am hugely supportive and proud of the work they staff and pupils are doing. “During their visit to the Parliament last month, the…