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Bruce Crawford Backs Budget to Deliver for Scotland & Secure Covid Recovery

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2021/22 – securing additional funding for our NHS, education, local government, and other vital frontline services with total investment increasing by £3.8 Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 10th March 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stirling Politicians Welcome Support for Short-Term Lets

Local MSP Bruce Crawford and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have warmly welcomed an announcement from the First Minister, on fresh upcoming support for B&B and short-term lets. During a question session in the Scottish Parliament, Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 4th March 2021
Children and Young People

£159,200 paid to families in Stirling from Scottish Winter Hardship Fund

1592 families in Stirling have received a £100 COVID winter hardship payment to support them through one of the most difficult winters in living memory. New figures show that the SNP Government provided support to Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 22nd February 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Crawford welcomes Covid support in Scottish Budget

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the commitment  from Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes in a revision to her draft budget that will see hundreds-of-millions going towards supporting public services during the pandemic. This includes: Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 22nd February 2021
Infrastructure

Stirling politicians welcome positive Thistles Shopping Centre future

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and Stirling MP Alyn Smith have welcomed news of new management and owners of the Thistles Shopping Centre, within Stirling’s City Centre. Specialist retail management firm Scoop will oversee the management Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 15th February 2021
Children and Young People

Scottish Child Payment opens to families in Stirling

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, which is set to make a difference to families across Stirling at a time when they need Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 15th February 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SNP support for Stirling B&Bs welcomed by local politicians

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councilor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed an announcement by the SNP Scottish Government that B&Bs across the Stirling area will be eligible for a lockdown grant. Businesses can receive a Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 15th February 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stirling politicians welcome additional funding for zoos

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government on further financial support for Scotland’s zoos and aquariums to help mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 9th February 2021
Children and Young People

SNP Budget delivers £3.5 billion for low-income families

SNP committed to tackling poverty whilst Tories duck responsibilities Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evelyn Tweed have called on local politicians from all parties to get behind historic funding to continue the delivery Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 3rd February 2021
Children and Young People

Stirling parents urged to apply for Best Start Grant ahead of deadline

Applications for school age payment close on 28th February Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evely Tweed have encouraged eligible families in Stirling to apply for the SNP Government’s School Age Payment before applications Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 3rd February 2021

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