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Stuart McMillan MSP supports new playpark in Pennyfern
Stuart McMillan MSP has voiced his support for a proposed new playpark at Maple Road in the Pennyfern area of Greenock, following discussions with residents who highlighted a lack of recreational facilities for young children and families. The proposed site, currently fenced off, had previously been identified by Oak Tree Housing Association as a potential location for a playpark. The local SNP MSP and Ward Councillor John Crowther have expressed a shared interest in seeing the project move forward and has written to Oak Tree to request an update on its status. Stuart said: “Families in Pennyfern deserve access to
Over 3.8 million free bus journeys made by young people from Inverclyde
SNP MSP: SNP POLICIES HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL Local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has hailed the “transformative” impact of SNP policies after new figures showed that children and young people from Inverclyde have taken 3,831,735 free bus journeys since the SNP Scottish Government introduced free travel for those under 22 three years ago. This follows news last month that over 250 million free bus journeys have been made across Scotland since the SNP launched the scheme in January 2022. The total number of journeys has now risen to more than 257 million. The scheme continues to help
England’s NHS waiting lists higher under Labour than entire population of Scotland
SNP MSP: WAITING TIMES IN INVERCLYDE AND ACROSS SCOTLAND COMING DOWN THANKS TO RECORD INVESTMENT Local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has highlighted new figures showing that the number of people on NHS waiting lists in Labour-run England now far exceeds the entire population of Scotland. The latest figures showed that 7.41 million people were on waiting lists in England at the end of August as the number awaiting treatment rose for the third month in a row under Wes Streeting’s watch. Meanwhile in Scotland, waiting lists are coming down with an additional 213,000 appointments and procedures being carried out on the NHS this
Devol survey highlights dissatisfaction with factoring services
Stuart McMillan MSP’s recent survey on factoring issues in the Devol area of Port Glasgow attracted over 130 responses which reveal that a majority of home owners are not satisfied with the services they receive from their factor. Of those that responded, 97% said they didn’t feel the factoring service is value for money, and 96% said they were either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their factor. The responses also showed that 1 in 4 people weren’t confident that they understood the role of their factor is. Three quarters (75%) of respondents said they’d raised at least one complaint with
McMillan shows support for Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink campaign in Holyrood
Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde joined Breast Cancer Now in Holyrood to support the charity’s flagship campaign, wear it pink, which takes place on Friday October 24. The campaign, now in its 24th year, has raised over £43 million since it began in 2001 to help fund Breast Cancer Now’s lifesaving research and life-changing support for people affected by the disease. This year’s Holyrood event, sponsored by Clare Adamson MSP, also shone a spotlight on incurable secondary (metastatic) breast cancer and celebrated the late MSP Christina McKelvie who died from the disease earlier in the year. Ms McKelvie
Stuart McMillan MSP welcomes new Bill to improve safety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan has welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of a new Bill aimed at improving the safety and regulation of non-surgical cosmetic and wellbeing procedures. The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill will introduce mandatory licensing and oversight for procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels and Brazilian Butt Lifts, ensuring they are carried out in safe, hygienic environments by appropriately qualified professionals. The Bill also includes provisions to prohibit such procedures for individuals under the age of 18. Stuart has been a vocal advocate for tighter regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments