It’s time to fix Sheriffhall! – MSP launches campaign to upgrade notorious Edinburgh junction Tuesday, 3 June, 2025 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has launched a campaign to demand progress on the much-needed upgrade to Sheriffhall roundabout. Sign up to the campaign here: It’s time to deliver the new Sheriffhall roundabout! | Edinburgh After nearly 20 years of discussion and more than £6m in consultation, Sheriffhall continues to bring the Edinburgh Bypass to a standstill every rush-hour. A fly-over solution... Local News
Sturgeon promises to look at police counter closures 16th January 2018 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has promised to look into the issue of restricted opening hours at some of Edinburgh’s police stations, following a question by... Holyrood News
Lothian MSP criticises Scottish Government as being out of touch with rail users 5th January 2018 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised Scottish Government Minister Humza Yousaf for being out of touch with the concerns of rail passengers. He did so... Local News
Budget comment from Miles Briggs MSP 15th December 2017 Commenting on today’s Budget, Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, said: “ The SNP government has blatantly broken its repeated promises to... Holyrood News
Opposition grows to Wester Hailes and Currie high school merger 29th November 2017 Efforts to try and save two Edinburgh high schools have stepped up a gear after the city council announced plans to merge Currie and Wester Hailes Education... Local News
Miles Briggs MSP comments on UK Budget 29th November 2017 Commenting on the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, Miles Briggs has said: “I am delighted that the UK budget has exempted Police Scotland and Scotland Fire and... Westminster News
Scottish Government ditches taxation plans for leisure trusts following Conservative pressure 29th November 2017 Barclay Review recommendations to take away charitable relief from arms-length organisations such as Edinburgh Leisure and Xcite in West Lothian have been... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs slams Transport Minister's City Bypass and Sheriffhall responses 22nd November 2017 Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, is questioning whether the Scottish Government is committed to prioritising the long-promised Sheriffall... Local News
Miles Briggs becomes Hepatitis C Parliamentary Champion 15th November 2017 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Miles Briggs has agreed to become a Hepatitis C Parliamentary Champion, committing to work with the Hepatitis C Trust and... Holyrood News
Future of leisure facilities to be debated at Holyrood 14th November 2017 The Scottish Parliament will this week debate the prospect of catastrophic business rates bills for arms-length council leisure services such as Edinburgh... Holyrood News
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