Councillor update: Christopher Cowdy - Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward Thursday, 16 July, 2026 Councillor Christopher Cowdy has been working hard for his local residents in Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart. Read below to hear some of the work he has been focused on recently. Harrison Road Work on the bridge is progressing well, with the existing brick jack arches now demolished and the cast iron beams removed, allowing the contractor to move into the next phase of the works. Further works... Articles
Health Secretary tells Miles Briggs MSP that Scottish Government will launch “ new hard-hitting” cervical screening campaign 7th February 2017 The Health Secretary Shona Robison has told Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs that the Scottish Government will tomorrow launch a new hard-hitting campaign on... Holyrood News
Lindhurst meets Defence Secretary to discuss future of Redford Barracks 7th February 2017 Gordon Lindhurst MSP has met with the Secretary of State for Defence, Sir Michael Fallon, in Edinburgh to discuss the future of Glencorse, Craigiehall and... Local News
Briggs Hits Out At Health Secretary Over Cleft Lip Surgery Centralisation Plans 2nd February 2017 Briggs hits out at Health Secretary as she refuses to say whether she will reinstate Edinburgh cleft surgery unit if centralisation trial is a failure. Lothian... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs welcomes Oatridge students’ beach cleaning initiative. 1st February 2017 Briggs welcomes Oatridge students’ beach cleaning initiative. Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs is welcoming the new partnership between animal care students at... Speeches in Parliament
Miles Briggs Calls for Scottish Government To Resolve RIE Parking Issues 30th January 2017 Briggs calls on Scottish Government to work with NHS Lothian to increase car parking at RIE as 614 NHS Lothian staff wait for parking permit. Miles Briggs... Holyrood News
Briggs congratulates Lothian Buses’ Police Award. 30th January 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, is congratulating Lothian Buses after it won the Policing Partner of the Year Award at the Scottish Police Excellence Awards... Local News
Miles Briggs MSP Calls For Comprehensive Obesity Strategy To Help Reduce Preventable Cancer. 30th January 2017 Miles Briggs MSP calls for comprehensive obesity strategy to help reduce preventable cancer. Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs has called on the Scottish Government... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs MSP Hosts Launch of RCPCH “State of Child Health” Report in Parliament. 30th January 2017 Miles Briggs MSP hosts launch of RCPCH “State of Child Health” report in Parliament. Lothian Scottish Conservative MSP Miles Briggs MSP hosted the launch in the... Holyrood News
Briggs Makes Calls for Edinburgh “Smart Motorway” 30th January 2017 Briggs calls for debate around increasing Edinburgh’s Capital City Supplement and making City Bypass a “smart motorway”. Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative &... Local News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
