Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has thanked members of the local community in Gartmore for their efforts at a special event, celebrating the volunteers who have helped put the Black Bull Pub together. The pub came Read more
24-hour Mental Health Support welcomed amidst COVID-19 Health Crisis and Recovery Bruce Crawford MSP and Alyn Smith MP have welcomed the launch of a 24-hour, 7 days a week mental health support service for workers Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and MP Alyn Smith have raised serious concerns over the decision by Camping in the Forest not to open their sites this year. The organisation operates the Cashel and Cobleland campsites Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the publication of additional COVID-19 related guidance from the Scottish Government, specifically for small and micro-sized businesses. The publication provides practical advice for employers on the steps they need Read more
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford have today launched an overview of work undertaken in recent months to support businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. As the health emergency has continued, the economic Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a 6-month VAT cut from 20% to 5% for hospitality and tourism. Businesses which will benefit include pubs and restaurants, as well as ticketed events Read more
Bruce Crawford MSP has welcomed further Scottish Government action to support the hospitality industry, through a temporary relaxation of planning regulations to allow for adequate physical distancing measures. Areas such as public footpaths may be Read more
Travel restrictions are legally relaxed today (Friday 3 July), as lockdown measures are eased in line with the reduction of the spread of Covid-19. In preparation for a potential increase in visitors to rural hotspots, Read more
Stirling’s MP Alyn Smith and MSP Bruce Crawford have warned visitors not to crowd beauty spots this weekend. Famous locations, such as the Devils Pulpit at Finnich Glen have seen a sharp rise in visitors Read more
SNP MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed a Holyrood vote approving £4.3 million in extra funding for Stirling Council in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Almost £258 million extra funding has been approved for vital local Read more