MSP urges farmers to submit views on future of agri policy 28th October 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged Borders’ farmers to submit their views to a consultation, following years of a lack of policy direction from the Scottish... Articles
Borders MSP welcomes Autistic Missing Person Protocol 26th October 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has welcomed a new scheme launched by Police in the Scottish aimed at protecting adults and children with autism. Working in conjunction... Articles
Local MSP’s last minute call on accommodation sector to respond to short term let survey 26th October 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP is urging all short term let and B&B owners across the Borders, to complete an online survey on licensing regulations by Friday 29th... Articles
Borders MSP backs Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 26th October 2021 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has joined Active Scotland in encouraging more women and girls to participate in sport this week. Scottish Women and Girls in Sport... Articles
Borders Finalists Prepare for Scottish Health Awards 2021 12th October 2021 We are delighted that NHS Borders has had two individuals and one team shortlisted for the Scottish Health Awards 2021. Ross Mackie, Team Manager for Adult... Articles
Prime Minister plans to upgrade the A1 north of the border 12th October 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have both welcomed comments from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to upgrade the A1 north of Berwick. The Prime... Articles
Borders MSP calls for more hospital beds to reduce backlog 11th October 2021 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton is calling on the SNP to increase the number of hospital beds available in the Borders. Across Scotland, the average number of acute... Articles
MSPs demand HGV speed limits must be raised to improve road safety 4th October 2021 Frustrated motorists are regularly tempted to try and overtake slow-moving lorries in dangerous circumstances – often with fatal results. South of Scotland... Articles
Review of Autism Strategy criticises lack of progress 28th September 2021 A recent independent review of the Scottish Government and COSLA's 10-year Autism Strategy has been published. The strategy, which comes to an end this year... Articles