Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news of a major new grant to Save Our Screen Machine that marks a major milestone towards the building of a new mobile cinema.
Scottish politicians have been urged to listen to ‘marginalised’ voices within coastal communities, as part of a major multi-media touring exhibition showcased at the Scottish Parliament featuring testimonies from Orkney and around the country.
After attending the annual dinner of NFU Scotland last night, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has restated his support for the farming sector and offered his thanks to Martin Kennedy, who has stepped down as NFUS President after four years.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called for the Scottish Government to work to plug gaps in access to high-quality end-of-life care.
Following the vote this afternoon where MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s budget, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today spoke in the Holocaust Memorial Day debate in the Scottish Parliament, noting this year’s theme, ‘For a Better Future’, and drawing on the grave lessons of the Holocaust.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust’s bid to purchase the Tomb of the Eagles, praising the Trust and the national funding bodies supporting their bid.
Commenting following the news that the Scottish Government will be providing a significant uplift in funding for ferries and island connectivity as well as additional flexibility, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Commenting after the Scottish Government announced it would no longer proceed with plans to institute a National Care Service, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today visited the Orkney Builders site at Walliwall in Kirkwall to see the work being done by the team, following the success of site manager Eric Wallace at the National Housebuilding Council Awards last year.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to review the operation of its area-based schemes for energy efficiency to ensure the use of funding available is maximised and avoid the current high levels of ‘underspend’.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has urged the government once again to do more to help island councils address challenges in recruiting and retaining staff providing earlier learning and childcare in Orkney.