Over the last few months, I have seen a marked increase in the volume of correspondence regarding anti-social behaviour in Musselburgh. In my Courier column I discuss how we can improve this. 📰eastlothiancourier.com/news/25208099.…

Passenger satisfaction with ScotRail is now at 91%. That's up from 67% since we brought it into public hands. Public ownership works. We’re delivering a better service for Scotland.

🚗East Lothian Council are proposing to change the parking restrictions in Musselburgh. They are seeking your views on how to make improvements. You can complete the consultation and find the areas under consideration here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a48fd…

Really positive Cross-Party Group on Ukraine meeting convened by Colin Beattie discussing mental health. Really positive contribution by Feniks. Counselling, Personal Dev and Support Serv presenting some of the research findings over the last few years. Challenges are ahead but collaboration and investment is key.

🏘️Student Housing consultation in Musselburgh Harbour Point are holding a public consultation event as they seek planning permission to redevelop their business centre on Newhailes Road into student accommodation. 📅 Thu 19th June 15:00-19:00 👇More info below

The recent by-election result was disappointing. 💛But we can learn from this ahead of the 2026 elections. 📰I discussed this in my Midlothian View Column midlothianview.com/news/the-recen…

First Minister John Swinney delivered a speech at University of Glasgow’s Imaging Centre of Excellence, to set out our plans to secure the national renewal of our public services. Read the First Minister's speech here: ➡️gov.scot/publications/n…

I want to live in a nation where every child can thrive. The UK government’s two-child cap is a cruel policy that holds us back and drags children into poverty. Where Westminster fails to act, Scotland leads - so we are ending the two-child cap from 2nd March 2026.

📢East Lothian Council are looking for your input into how they use their properties to deliver the services we rely on, including the Brunton. You have until 29th of June to have your say❗ 👇You can complete this below: eastlothianconsultations.co.uk/infrastructure…

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦980 families in Mid and East Lothian will benefit from SNP action to mitigate the Labour UK Governments two child cap. 💛While the UK Government keep children in poverty, the SNP will move towards eradicating child poverty in Scotland. 📰Press Release colinbeattiemsp.org/constituency-n…

🏦 Santander are running a new community banker service providing face-to-face support for customers. 📅Every Tuesday beginning the 1st of July 🕛09:30-16:30 📍The Hollies 👇More details on the service below 💻cashaccess.co.uk/hubs/community…

Labour kept the Two-Child Cap. The Tories introduced it. The SNP are scrapping it.

This week I visited both Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes to mark #CareHomeOpenWeek The warmth and positivity throughout both homes was truly uplifting. I want to thank the staff for accommodating me and for their compassion – they are a credit to our community

🚧Overnight road closure at Lothian Bridge north of Pathhead to address drainage issues. Diversions via Ford Road and B6372. 📅Mon 23 June - Fri 27 June 🕛19:30-06:00

Join The ALLIANCE in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words: alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-word… #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

🚨 New analysis: an average of 1 in 5 Labour MSPs didn’t bother to vote in Holyrood this Spring. Meanwhile, SNP MSPs had the highest turnout of any major party - standing up for our constituents while Labour are missing in action. 💪

☀️Food Standard Scotland guidance now states that slush ice drinks containing glycerol should not be sold to children aged under seven. There is a higher risk of side-effects such as headaches and sickness due to their age. 👇More information here: foodstandards.gov.scot/consumers/food…

❗Water Pressure in Wallyford 💧I have been made aware of water pressure issues in Wallyford. I am in the process of speaking to Scottish Water regarding this and if you are having issues please contact me at [email protected]

🏠Today I asked the Housing Cabinet Secretary for an update on the Scottish Governments plan to improve the adaption system. I am pleased to hear that work is ongoing and I will continue to work with the government to improve the lives of those in need of housing adaptions.

🚧A720 On-Slip Overnight Road Closures 📍Millherhill on-slip & Lasswade on-slip 🕒20:30-06:00 📅Dates below