MSPs BACK INCREASED INVESTMENT IN FALKIRK DISTRICT
The Scottish Government’s budget proposals, which will give a cash boost to vital public services in Falkirk district and offer economic stability in the face of Brexit uncertainty, have been backed by a majority of MSPs. Finance Secretary Derek Mackay’s spending...BUDGET WILL DO THE BUSINESS FOR RETAILERS IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND
Michael Matheson has urged his political opponents across Central Scotland to heed a call by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) for MSPs to work together to pass the Scottish Government’s budget. SRC director David Lonsdale has warned that if the SNP’s proposed...BUDGET WILL DELIVER FOR CARERS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN FALKIRK DISTRICT
Carers and low-income families in Falkirk district will receive improved financial support if MSPs back the Scottish Government’s budget for 2019-20. Under proposals outlined by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay, £37million will be set aside to fund the Carer’s Allowance...TORIES’ SNEAKY PENSION CREDIT CHANGE COULD COST COUPLES £7000 A YEAR
Michael Matheson has slammed the Tory Government for sneaking out news about a change to Pension Credit eligibility that could see some couples in Falkirk district lose out on up to £7000 a year. New benefit rules for mixed-aged couples – where one partner is of...FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE TO BENEFIT FROM INCREASED BUDGET FUNDING
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed plans in the Scottish Government’s draft budget to increase spending on colleges by £18.3million over the coming year. The budget will also provide up to £22.7million in capital funding to complete construction of Forth...Photos
Visit to the Bonnybridge Cooperative Women's Guild