Council must stand firm on Bishopbriggs community facilities
Jo has expressed concern that Muse Developments may again be looking to back out of an agreement to provide community facilities in their redevelopment of Bishopbriggs Town Centre.
Read moreTime to wrap up excess packaging for good
In a new report looking at children’s Christmas gifts, Jo has called on the Government to crack down on excess packaging.
Read moreMilngavie residents oppose Tesco expansion
Most residents of Milngavie think the expansion of Tesco is unnecessary and bad for the community, according to the results of a survey by Jo Swinson MP.
Read moreJo backs disabled campaigners’ no. 10 petition
Jo supported young disabled campaigners last week when they took their fight for better disabled access for transport, education and leisure venues to No. 10 Downing Street.
Read moreKirky Skatepark gets recognition in Parliament
Jo paid tribute to the Kirkintilloch Skatepark Initiative in the House of Commons this week.
Read moreSwinson slams unfair tax rises
Jo has criticised the Government for raising tax revenue from lower paid workers while failing to tackle bankers’ bonuses.
Read moreLocal unemployment continues to fall
Unemployment in East Dunbartonshire fell for the third month in a row in November.
Read moreLib Dems dismayed by Health Secretary’s position on St Margaret’s
Jo and Ross Finnie MSP are dismayed by the Health Secretary’s continued refusal to intervene in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s plan to remove funding for 30 continuing care beds at St Margaret’s Hospice.
Read moreKilmardinny development condemned in Commons debate
Jo raised her opposition to the Kilmardinny development in Parliament this week.
Read moreEast Dunbartonshire residents ‘among the most empowered’
People in East Dunbartonshire exercise more power over their own lives than people in most of the rest of the country, new research suggests.
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