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Save our Subway

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Glasgow is getting a raw deal on public transport from the SNP Without the promise of a grant from the Scottish Government, the SPT Subway system faces a bleak future of decline and closure. Labour's Pauline McNeill MSP is campaigning for the funds needed to protect the future of the Glasgow ...

12 July Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Dear Constituent, Subway modernization campaign I am pressing for the proper investment needed to secure the future of the SPT Subway system and to ensure it provides the service people need, by extending opening hours, especially at weekends. In Parliament, I secured a debate on the issue, and will continue to campaign ...

7 June Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Pauline, pictured with trade unionists, supporting Hugh Henry MSP's Members Bill on Protecting Workers Dear Constituent , Otago Lane Plans have now been formally lodged by the developer, Otago Street Developments Ltd, to create a new development.  I believe that this building would ruin the character ...

12 March Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Dear Constituent , I was delighted to ask the Scottish Executive when it last met representatives of Culture and Sport Glasgow and what issues relating to its cultural remit were discussed. My interest in the matter stems from the fact that half of Glasgow's museums and galleries ...

5 March Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Pauline alongside Sarah Boyack MSP and Charlie Gordon MSP in support of the motion Scrap and Build for Better Buses Made in Scotland Dear Constituent , On Thursday I was delighted to speak in support of Patricia Ferguson’s bill calling for the regulation of property factors ...

26 Febuary Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Dear Constituent , Pauline pictured with Dowanhill Primary 7s Show your support for Otago Lane! On Saturday the 27th (Tomorrow) a demonstration is being held in the lane to protest the proposed redevelopment of the site. I have been active in supporting the save Otago Lane campaign. As ...

2 Febuary Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Pauline pictured beside the Leader of Scottish Labour, Iain Gray and other Labour MSP's supporting the campaign to safeguard local newspaper advertising. Dear Constituent , Yesterday, Glasgow City Council revealed its spending plan for the coming year. Money has been earmarked for repairing thousands of ...

29 January Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Dear Constituent On Wednesday the second phase of the Scottish Budget for 2010 was presented before Parliament. I, along with my Labour colleagues, voted against the budget for a number of reasons. Namely because I do not believe it is a budget for people struggling ...

18 January Kelvin blog update fom Pauline McNeill MSP

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Pauline with Delara Allehverdia work experience pupil from Hillhead High School Dear Constituent The beginning of 2010 has been a difficult time for families across Scotland with freak weather conditions forcing the cost of heating up, as people struggle to stay warm. That is why I ...

27 November Kelvin blog update from Pauline McNeill MSP

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Pauline alongside other leading scottish politicians at the Scotland United March on November the 14th. Dear Constituent This week I was pleased to see the return of the ever popular Winterfest celebration to George Square. Events run from 21st November until 3rd of January ...