Stevenson Welcomes £60,000 Cash Injection for Moray Enterprises

Stewart Stevenson, SNP MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast has welcomed grants totalling £60,000 for Moray, from the Enterprise Ready Fund.

A total of £2.3 million in grants has been awarded to 67 enterprising third sector organisations across Scotland, including £48,000 to ‘Wild Things!’ in Moray, and £12,000 to Bodysurf Scotland, also in Moray.

Mr Stevenson said:

“I would like to congratulate ‘Wild Things!’ and Bodysurf Scotland on their successful applications to the Enterprise Ready Fund.

“This fund was put in place to support a sustainable and enterprising voluntary sector, and these groups have demonstrated a flair for inspiring the community around them, and making local life that little bit more interesting.”

‘Wild things!’ is a Scottish Environmental Education Charity based on the Moray Firth, offering a variety of wilderness and nature experiences for all ages and abilities. Bodysurf Scotland organises local writing, dance and art workshops and festivals.

The Enterprise Ready Fund will distribute £6 million from 2013 to 2015 to help maintain, develop and grow enterprising third sector organisations.

For more information go to http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/grants-and-funding-for-organisations/what-grants-are-available/enterprise-ready-fund.aspx

NHS Grampian Funding Boost Welcomed by Stevenson

Stewart Stevenson, SNP MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast, has welcomed the recent announcement that NHS Grampian will receive £773.3 million from the Scottish Government in 2014/15, which represents a four per cent increase in funding for the next financial year.

In total, Scotland’s 14 regional health boards will benefit from a £248 million increase in funds for 2014/15, which equates to a 3.1 per cent boost.

Mr Stevenson said:

“This funding boost to one of our most valued institutions demonstrates how highly the NHS is valued by the Scottish Government.

“The work that the NHS does to look after the health of people in Scotland is critically important, and it is vital that it is resourced as well as it can be.

“This is a significant cash boost in real terms – it is above inflation and demonstrates a commitment to the incredible work of the NHS in coming months.”

The figures show that between 2007 when the SNP took office and 2015/16, an extra £2.1 billion will have been invested in NHS Scotland’s resource budget.

Residents Raise Speeding Concerns with MSP

Peterhead residents have raised concerns about speeding traffic in a residential street with Banffshire & Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson.

Residents in the town’s Matthew Drive have complained of vehicles travelling at excessive speeds along the residential road which leads to nearby Clerkhill School. Following an approach by the MSP to Aberdeenshire Council, a speed survey is to be carried out on the road to determine the extent of the problem.

Commenting, local MSP Stewart Stevenson said:

“Following concerns raised with me regarding the speed of traffic travelling on Matthew Drive, I raised the matter with Aberdeenshire Council and requested that a speed survey be carried out in light of this.

“The council have responded positively to my request and advise that following analysis of the results, they will give consideration as to what further measures may be required.”