MATHESON HITS OUT AT RBS BONNYBRIDGE DECISION.

Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has hit out at RBS following their decision to close their branch in Bonnybridge and has asked them to rethink their decision. Mr Matheson said “This will come as a shock to my constituents in the Bonnybridge area, as it is the only...

Michael launches Food Standards Scotland

Government Bill to create new Scottish food safety body introduced Plans to create a new food body for Scotland were unveiled as a Bill began its passage through the Scottish Parliament. The Food (Scotland) Bill, sets out objectives for the new public body which will...

Michael welcomes new care home fire safety guide

Important new guidance aimed at reducing the risk of fire in Scotland’s care homes was launched today. The revised information is designed to assist care home owners and staff to fulfil their fire safety duties. It follows the tragic fire at Rosepark Care Home in...

£907,000 for Falkirk to help heat homes

Households living in fuel poverty in Falkirk district will benefit from a £60 million fund to make their homes warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to heat following an announcement by Housing Minister Margaret Burgess MSP. The investment, which is...

Michael Matheson MSP signs for Men United

Michael Matheson MSP for Falkirk West, has become the latest big name signing for Men United. The local politician has backed Prostate Cancer UK’s ‘Men United v Prostate Cancer’ campaign, which uses the language of sport to engage men in the battle against the...