MORE FALKIRK BUSINESSES BENEFITTING FROM SMALL BUSINESS BONUS
Newly published statistics show that more businesses than ever before in Falkirk have seen their rates bills abolished or substantially reduced thanks to the Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme. Across Scotland, there were 89,087 businesses in receipt of...Matheson Welcomes High Hedges Bill
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the launch of SNP colleague Mark McDonald’s High Hedges (Scotland) Bill. The Bill aims to make provision about hedges which interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of domestic properties. Commenting Mr Matheson said: “I...SALTIRE CARD WILL BE MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The announcement of plans for a Scotland-wide travel Smart Card has been hailed as a major step forward for public transport in Scotland. The new Saltire Card will allow passengers to pre-load money onto their cards which can then be used to pay for fares on trains,...MATHESON WELCOMES MILLIONS MORE FOR GREEN BUSES
A new funding package will provide a boost for the bus industry, support Scots engineering jobs and help reduce the nation’s carbon footprint. Transport Minister Keith Brown revealed an extra £2.5 million for the Scottish Green Bus Fund on top of the £9.2million...Photos
Michael meeting Alf Collington at the Falkirk Foodbank in Tamfourhill