Council urged to grasp new UK Government growth fund Thursday, 4 March, 2021 A local parliamentarian is encouraging councillors to seize funding opportunities from a new UK Government growth initiative. Dumfries and Galloway constituency MP Alister Jack believes the Levelling Up Fund, confirmed in this week's Budget, could have been tailor-made for the region. A funding pot of £800 million will be available to communities across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It is... Local News
Budget should help fuel south-west recovery, says MP 4th March 2021 Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack has hailed the Chancellor's Budget as a package to fuel an effective recovery across his constituency. He said: "The... Local News
New UK Treasury fund offers boost to south-west projects 26th February 2021 Projects such as the Stranraer Waterfront redevelopment could be considered for a boost from a new UK Government initiative. The Treasury has announced that a... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - February 2021 25th February 2021 Routemap to increased south-west prosperity Routemap has very much become a well-used word these days when describing aspirations, options and plans on a range... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - February 2021 19th February 2021 Crucial task I'm delighted to see the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines going well across the region. The vaccination programme, spearheaded by NHS Dumfries and... Local News
Youth topics top agenda in parliamentary video chat 2nd February 2021 The four constituency - elected parliamentarians from south west Scotland have met virtually with their Scottish Youth Parliament counterparts. A wide variety... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - January 2021 28th January 2021 NHS and care teams go above and beyond The last few weeks in Wigtownshire have been particularly challenging following a surge in Covid-19 cases and my thoughts... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - January 2021 25th January 2021 An inspiration I fully concur with wonderful comments I've heard in recent days from many of my constituents praising our frontline health and care workers. The... Local News
MP presents 'compelling' A75 upgrade case to review team 20th January 2021 A strong case for a major upgrade of the busy A75 trunk road in south-west Scotland has been presented as part of a UK-wide transport study. The Union... Local News
Scottish Secretary thanks frontline Covid testing staff in Dumfries 15th January 2021 Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has today [Friday 15 January] visited a new UK Government testing site in Dumfries to thank frontline testing staff and learn... Local News
