A short survey on the streets of Alness is revealing that 82% of people believe that Community Wardens help reduce anti social behaviour in their areas.
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, visited Milnafua in the town to meet with three community wardens to discuss the work they do in their communities.
“The introduction of community [...]
Community Wardens play Major Role in Local Communities
Peter Peacock’s comments on Lewis
Commenting on the announcement that the government is set to refuse the planning application in Lewis, Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands said:“There is utter confusion at the heart of government.
“One day the First Minister says he backs renewables to the hilt and the jobs potential he knows it has, the next [...]
When is Broadband reaching Us All, asks Highland MSP?
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, is calling on the Scottish Government to spell out how it plans to bring broadband services to all households and businesses in Scotland.
The Government’s registration period for anyone not receiving broadband closes today (Friday) – and Mr Peacock has tabled questions to find out what happens next.
“The ‘broadband [...]
Parliament tells Government to think again on Flood Funding
Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Environment Committee has unanimously told the government to think again about changes to its flood and coast protection funding policy, following scrutiny of their budget plans.
In a rare moment of cross party unity about the SNP’s budget plans, the SNP members of the Committee joined Labour, Liberals and the Tories in [...]
Peter Peacock comments on Lewis Wind Power media launch
Commenting following attending the media launch by Lewis Wind Power in Edinburgh this morning, Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands said,
“This announcement is a major demonstration of confidence in the people and workforce of the Islands.
“If planning consent is given for the development, the economic benefits have never been clearer, opportunities for [...]
Highland Post office closures
Peter Peacock, Regional Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands has vowed to support local communities which want to fight for their local postal services in the Highlands, following today’s announcement by the Post Office.
The figures revealed this morning indicate 18 branches earmarked for closure, 11 have been identified as outreach services and four may [...]
