General Election Candidate Amanda Hampsey Visits Islay Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 Last week Scottish Conservative and Unionist General Election candidate, Amanda Hampsey, visited Islay. During her time there and in her Councillor role as Policy Lead for Health & Social Care and Chair of the Integrated Joint Board, she was pleased to tour Islay Hospital and Gortonvogie Care Home. Amanda was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with staff, patients and residents throughout... Articles
Help firms by reversing HIE cuts urges Cameron 25th March 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron is urging the Scottish Government to reverse its planned cuts to Highlands and Islands Enterprise in the light of the... Local News
Support your local paper, urges MSP 25th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging residents to support their local papers. “Our local media is indispensable, particularly during an emergency... Local News
Clarity needed for self-catering businesses says MSP 25th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging the Scottish Government to clarify its position on support for self-catering businesses. “We have many... Local News
Coronavirus Business Support Grants for Argyll and Bute 24th March 2020 The Scottish Government has today (24 March) announced further support for businesses affected by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The aim of the Scottish... Local News
Don’t head for the hills urges Highland MSP 24th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged hillwalkers to keep away from the mountains until the coronavirus pandemic is over, and not to regard a high... Local News
Support available during crisis 23rd March 2020 For the first time in history, the UK government is going to step in and help pay people’s wages paying grants to support as many jobs as necessary. Any... Local News
Anger at COVID19 'escape' suggestions 23rd March 2020 Like so many residents of Islay and Jura I was shocked to read that the Daily Mail has published an article citing areas that are the "best boltholes" for... Local News
Reassurance for Argyll and Bute's senior pupils 20th March 2020 Argyll and Bute Council's Policy Lead for Education has reassured young people in the area that they will get the credit they deserve for their studies, despite... Local News
Teaching staff work hard to deliver remote learning resources for pupils 20th March 2020 Teaching staff across Argyll and Bute have been working hard to organise a range of home learning resources for pupils, as schools across the country close... Local News
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