MSP calls on council to scrap Covid booking system for Newton Mearns recycling centre Monday, 11 November, 2024 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw is calling on East Renfrewshire Council to return to pre-Covid arrangements at the Greenhags household waste recycling facility in Newton Mearns. At the onset of the pandemic and to comply with the legal restrictions in force, the council introduced an online booking system for visits to it’s recycling centres. The online system means that residents can no longer turn... Local News
Eaglesham bus service given “operational priority” 28th October 2022 First Glasgow have confirmed that the 4A bus route in Eaglesham will now receive “operational priority” following concerns raised about the reliability of the... Local News
Local MSP welcomes Rishi Sunak as UK Prime Minister 28th October 2022 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw has welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the UK's new Prime Minister. Mr Sunak served as Chancellor of the Exchequer during... Westminster News
Dog Theft Bill Open For Consultation 25th October 2022 Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw is backing plans by his Scottish Conservative colleague, Maurice Golden MSP to introduce a new law to address the problem of dog... Holyrood News
Barrhead News Column: Eastwood Post Office Services 12th October 2022 In my six and a half years as MSP for Eastwood, one of the most negative developments to take place locally is the diminution of postal services in particular... Local News
Carolside Primary School receives “poor” rating on condition and suitability in government publication 10th October 2022 An official review has described the condition and suitability of Carolside Primary School in Clarkston as "poor". The annual Scottish Government "School Estate... Local News
Jackson Carlaw backs Rishi Sunak for Prime Minister 25th July 2022 Former Scottish Conservative Leader, Jackson Carlaw will be voting for Rishi Sunak as the next Conservative Party Leader and Prime Minister. Mr Carlaw has said... Opinions
Brackenrig Crescent Resurfacing Works Successfully Complete 20th July 2022 A programme of resurfacing works at a residential street in Waterfoot is now complete. The road and pavements at Brackenrig Crescent were in a horrendous... Local News
MSP questions council plans to remove Malletsheugh roundabout 8th July 2022 Scottish Conservative MSP, Jackson Carlaw has questioned plans from East Renfrewshire Council to remove the Malletsheugh roundabout in Newton Mearns. The local... Local News
Barrhead News Column: 29/6/22 - Falkands War 40 year anniversary 29th June 2022 On the 13th June, we marked 40 years since the UK’s victory in Port Stanley and the ultimate end of the Falklands War. To mark this significant anniversary, I... Local News
