Scottish ministers have agreed a funding package with councils to ensure that every three- and four-year-old will have access to 1140 hours of free childcare by 2020. Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the multi-year deal reached with COSLA,…
Press Releases
MATHESON ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO IMPROVE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
Victims of crime in Falkirk district are to benefit from improved practical and emotional support when dealing with the criminal justice system. Victim Support Scotland, which has been awarded £13.8million over three years by the Scottish Government, will lead the…
Press Releases
HUGE INCREASE IN CHILDCARE TRAINING PLACES
A huge increase in childcare training places has been announced to help deliver the Scottish Government’s pledge to almost double free provision for three- and four-year-olds to 30 hours a week by 2020. An additional 2303 training places will be…
Press Releases
500 MILES CAMPAIGN COULD SAVE 1000 LIVES A YEAR
An online film has been released to teach Scots how to do CPR – to the tune of The Proclaimers’ hit single I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has backed the initiative, which is part of…
Press Releases
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH ORGANISATIONS IN FALKIRK WEST
Michael Matheson MSP is encouraging organisations in Falkirk West to make the most of a record amount of Erasmus+ funding that’s being made available for youth projects this year. Groups in Scotland can apply for a share of 12.8million euros…
Press Releases
COMMUNITIES FEEL SAFER THANKS TO FALLING CRIME
More people than ever feel safe in their neighbourhood thanks to a sharp fall in crime under the SNP Government. Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the findings of the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2016-17, which estimates that…