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AVA welcomes Minister to The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

AVA welcomes Minister to The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

AVA welcomes Minister to The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

14 August 2023

Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance, Tom Arthur paid a visit to The Grow Free Community Foundation near Kemnay to see grant aid in action


New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

14 August 2023

Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring technology to small fishing vessels will be consulted on as part of package of new measures.


Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

14 August 2023

In his latest column, MP David Duguid looks at the announcements made during Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the area.


MP raises concern over House of Lords appointees

MP raises concern over House of Lords appointees

MP raises concern over House of Lords appointees

12 August 2023

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has expressed concern after the publication of a report on House of Lords appointees.


New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

11 August 2023

The Scottish Government has published a new plan which sets out the multi-agency approach to monitoring and mitigating the spread of avian flu.


Scottish Conservatives announce Harriet Cross as candidate for new Gordon and Buchan constituency

Scottish Conservatives announce Harriet Cross as candidate for new Gordon and Buchan constituency

Scottish Conservatives announce Harriet Cross as candidate for new Gordon and Buchan constituency

11 August 2023

The Scottish Conservatives have selected Harriet Cross as their candidate for the new Gordon and Buchan constituency for the next General Election.


Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to reverse cuts to north-east swimming pools and leisure centres

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to reverse cuts to north-east swimming pools and leisure centres

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to reverse cuts to north-east swimming pools and leisure centres

10 August 2023

A petition has been launched calling on Holyrood to provide councils with funding to reverse cuts to swimming pools and leisure centres.


MP calls for Scots Guards bearskin caps to be replaced with faux fur

MP calls for Scots Guards bearskin caps to be replaced with faux fur

MP calls for Scots Guards bearskin caps to be replaced with faux fur

08 August 2023

Gordon representative Richard Thomson and a group of MPs have sent a letter to the Ministry of Defence.


Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

06 August 2023

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam puts the spotlight on the coastal communities she represents.


Aberdeenshire MP announces constituency election bid

Aberdeenshire MP announces constituency election bid

Aberdeenshire MP announces constituency election bid

04 August 2023

MP David Duguid is to stand as Scottish Conservative candidate for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East in next UK General Election.


Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

04 August 2023

Delays in post-Brexit border controls on animal and plant products imported from the EU will 'anger and appal' the sector says Union president.


Gordon MP welcomes Acorn announcement but reflects on 16 lost years

Gordon MP welcomes Acorn announcement but reflects on 16 lost years

Gordon MP welcomes Acorn announcement but reflects on 16 lost years

02 August 2023

MP Richard Thomson has reflected on the 16 lost years since the UK Government first snubbed carbon capture in the north-east.


Health, wealth and the A96 in the mix for Moray MP

Health, wealth and the A96 in the mix for Moray MP

Health, wealth and the A96 in the mix for Moray MP

01 August 2023

THE NHS, the lack of progress dualling the A96 and the cost of living crisis have all featured largely on Moray MP Douglas Ross's annual surgery tour.


Politics: People have a right to be able to access their own cash

Politics: People have a right to be able to access their own cash

Politics: People have a right to be able to access their own cash

01 August 2023

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks at the closure of local bank branches.


Politics: Opposing views on the outcomes of carbon capture

Politics: Opposing views on the outcomes of carbon capture

Politics: Opposing views on the outcomes of carbon capture

31 July 2023

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Earth Scotland express their views on todays Acorn project announcement.


Politics: PM challenged to match Just Transition Fund investment

Politics: PM challenged to match Just Transition Fund investment

Politics: PM challenged to match Just Transition Fund investment

31 July 2023

The SNP has challenged both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to commit to matching the Scottish Government’s £500 million Just Transition Fund.


Politics: Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Acorn decision

Politics: Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Acorn decision

Politics: Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Acorn decision

31 July 2023

David Duguid MP hailed the Prime Minister’s visit to St Fergus as Rishi Sunak announces Acorn Project for Track 2 and new oil and gas licences.


Prime Minister set to green light Acorn project at St Fergus

Prime Minister set to green light Acorn project at St Fergus

Prime Minister set to green light Acorn project at St Fergus

31 July 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in Aberdeenshire this morning to confirm a multimillion-pound investment in the Acorn carbon capture project.


Summer programme can provide support to north-east families

Summer programme can provide support to north-east families

Summer programme can provide support to north-east families

28 July 2023

Gordon MP Richard Thomson is encouraging eligible parents to check out Family Fund’s Discover Digital programme this summer.


Gordon MP raises fears new UK trade agreement will allow sub-standard egg imports

Gordon MP raises fears new UK trade agreement will allow sub-standard egg imports

Gordon MP raises fears new UK trade agreement will allow sub-standard egg imports

27 July 2023

MP Richard Thomson has raised concerns that trade agreements risks allowing eggs produced overseas to lower welfare standards into the country.


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