Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has hailed new figures that show a record number of 18-year-olds have secured a place at university. UCAS figures reveal the number has increased to 17,920 - a record high for Scottish students on exam results day, up from 17,350 the previous year.
EXAM PASSES UP: LOCAL MSP PRAISES LEARNERS AND TEACHERS
Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has praised the hard work of learners and teachers, as it has been revealed that this year’s exam passes are up at all levels.
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES DURING CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STAYS
Local MSP, Clare Haughey has welcomed new figures from the Scottish Government which show that 400 families whose children are receiving treatment from NHS Lanarkshire, and 3,257 receiving treatment from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, have received financial support while their children underwent a stay in hospital.
MSP WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR PUPILS RECEIVING EXAM RESULTS
As pupils across Rutherglen and Cambuslang prepare to receive their exam results on Tuesday 4th August, local MSP, Clare Haughey, has highlighted the range of resources that are available to help them and their families take their next steps with confidence.
FREE MUSIC TUITION MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The number of children and young people learning an instrument has gone up across Scotland since the Scottish Government removed fees for music lessons in 2021.
601 PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINTS DELIVERED IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has said that Scotland continues to lead the way in the provision of public electric (EV) charging points as new figures showed there are over 12,672 across the country – including 601 in South Lanarkshire.
Protecting Young People Against MenB
Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has welcomed the news that thousands of young people in Scotland are to be offered free vaccination against meningococcal B disease (MenB) ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.
Save Bank of Scotland, Rutherglen
The Bank of Scotland have announced the closure of their Rutherglen branch from this June. This is breaking news, and the bank are saying that it because of customer numbers. I strongly refute any notion from banks that all banking has moved online, and that people do not wish to use local branches. We have seen … Continue reading Save Bank of Scotland, Rutherglen
Save Cambuslang Job Centre
Cambuslang Jobcentre is one of two set for closure by the UK Government from January next year. It’s outrageous that this announcement has been made without consultation with elected members, local communities, service users, unions or employees – especially since we have been here before, when I led a campaign against the centre's closure in … Continue reading Save Cambuslang Job Centre
NATIONAL SWITCH-OFF OF RTS METERS
Householders across Rutherglen and Cambuslang have been urged to check whether they use the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), ahead of the national switch-off on the 30th June 2025.