Borders MSP hails new cycling routes on visit to 'exciting' Holm Hill development Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton said she was “delighted” to visit “exciting” new paths and mountain bike trails being built in the Scottish Borders. The Newcastleton and District Community Trust is developing new trails on community-owned land at Holm Hill with £284,000 from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The local project aims to promote walking and cycling in the Newcastleton area by... Local News
First Minister urged to reverse cuts to rural budget during FMQs 24th November 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has challenged the First Minister to reverse cuts to the Scottish Rural Affairs budget during First Minister’s Questions on... Local News
51 fewer police officers in Borders and Lothian 14th November 2023 51 fewer police officers in Borders and Lothian New statistics show the number of police officers across the Borders and Lothian has fallen dramatically in just... Local News
Borders MSP discusses rural crime with new local police chief 13th November 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton said she is looking forward to working closely with Police Scotland’s new Area Commander for the Scottish Borders after a... Local News
Bed-blocking hits record levels in Borders 13th November 2023 Media reports say that that bed-blocking has reached record levels in the Borders. Scottish Borders MSP, Rachael Hamilton, said: “The SNP Government must step... Local News
MSP visits Eyemouth Museum to commemorate history 17th October 2023 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has praised the Eyemouth Museum as a “great insight into history” after visiting to commemorate and learn about the historic Eyemouth... Local News
Borders MSP places rural Scotland on the agenda at Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2023 Scottish Conservative Rural Affairs Spokesperson, Rachael Hamilton MSP, highlighted the importance of giving rural Scotland a voice in politics at this year’s... Local News
Borders MSP renews calls for bill to prevent rural crime 29th September 2023 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has renewed her calls for a Bill to prevent theft of agricultural machinery and vehicles in Scotland. Ms Hamilton previously called... Holyrood News
Lilliesleaf Primary tour Scottish Parliament and meet local MSP 29th September 2023 Pupils from Lilliesleaf Primary School were welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by Borders MSP, Rachael Hamilton as part of a school trip to Edinburgh. Students... Local News
Local MSP welcomes UK Government payments for over 12,000 Borders homes 25th September 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has welcomed the latest cost-of-living payments being paid by the UK Government to thousands of households across the Scottish... Local News
