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
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has called on Network Rail to take serious action in tackling the spread of Giant Hogweed on its land. Mr Crawford has received a number of complaints from residents in 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
ONGOING CONSULTATION AS RECYCLING TO BE INCREASED Stirling SNP MP Alyn Smith and MSP Bruce Crawford have criticised Stirling Tory Councillors for playing petty politics as a new bin collection model was approved at 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
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and MSP Bruce Crawford have celebrated World Refugee Day, as the coronavirus pandemic offers a new perspective on the value of stability and security. This year would have marked the 20th Read more
Published in the Stirling Observer, 17 June 2020. I think we can now say that the sacrifices we have all made, as a Country, to suppress the spread of this dreadful coronavirus strain has Read more
SNP MSP Bruce Crawford and MP Alyn Smith have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months. The Scottish Government has brought forward early access to Read more