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JEANE FREEMAN MSP BACKS SUPPORT FOR CARERS AHEAD OF CARERS WEEK

MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley Jeane Freeman has

SCOTLAND HITS 95% FIBRE BROADBAND TARGET

MSP Jeane Freeman has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has already exceeded

JEANE FREEMAN MSP PLEDGES TO #SAYNOTOPUPPYDEALERS

MSP Jeane Freeman has signed the pledge to #saynotopuppydealers in order to help combat

JEANE FREEMAN MSP WELCOMES CHILD POVERTY DELIVERY PLAN

Jeane Freeman MSP has welcomed a range of Scottish Government proposals to

Best Start Grant Regulations Consultation

Families of young children may be entitled to extra financial support, under Scottish Government plans.

Worth up

Welcome news for A77 motorists.

  MARCHBURN LANDSLIP REINSTATEMENT Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland has completed reinstatement works on the A77

A very positive report

East Ayrshire Council have today published the findings of the Joint Inspection for Children and Young People

80 new social security jobs available in Dundee.

Recruitment is now open for the first jobs with Scotland’s new social security

TORIES SELL OUT SCOTTISH FISHING IN BREXIT DEAL  

The Tories have sold out Scottish fishing and abandoned their promises to the

Applications now open.

The ‘First Mentor’ initiative, which gives a young woman aged between 18-23 a chance to be mentored by

Future-proofing Social Security

Commitment to inflation-linked payments

Key benefits will be future-proofed to ensure they hold their value in real terms, under

DEVOULUTION TO BE PROTECTED POST BREXIT

Continuity Bill introduced.

An EU Continuity Bill has formally been introduced to the Scottish Parliament to

BUDGET BRINGS FUNDING BOOST FOR EAST AYRSHIRE

MORE CASH FOR LOCAL SERVICES THANKS TO PROGRESSIVE REFORMS

East Ayrshire Council is set to

Welcome news for A77 motorists.

A77 South of Ayr – Essential Road Maintenance Works   Due to the prolonged and inclement winter

MAYBOLE SCHOOLS CONSULTATION LAUCHED

South Ayrshire Council is proposing to build a new community campus within the grounds of Carrick Academy.

MSP CONTINUES FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS

Jeane Freeman MSP has praised the work of the SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP in

JEANE FREEMAN MSP JOINS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SAFER INTERNET DAY

CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO BE REMOVED FROM

£3.3M BUDGET BOOST FOR SOUTH AYRSHIRE

South Ayrshire Council will receive an extra £3.3m funding under the revised budget proposals unveiled

£3.6M BUDGET BOOST FOR EAST AYRSHIRE

East Ayrshire Council will receive an extra £3.6m funding under the revised budget proposals unveiled

Housing Asset Services

Appointed emergency repairs were carried out with each vehicle double manned. The teams were able to access all

ARMED FORCES FAMILIES SUFFERING IN SILENCE ON BLUE MONDAY

Help for Heroes has released new research which reveals that one in

1350 BABY BOXES DELIVERED ACROSS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF SCHEME

The latest figures from the Scottish Government

JEANE FREEMAN MSP ENCOURAGES FLU JAB TAKE UP

Jeane Freeman MSP has urged all eligible adults in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon

Bypass Moves a Step Closer

Jeane Freeman MSP has welcomed the news that a shortlist of bidders to deliver the Maybole bypass have

BUDGET PROTECTS PUBLIC SERVICES PAY RISE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS – AND LOWER TAXES FOR MANY

The Scottish Government’s budget protects low

JEANE FREEMAN MSP ENCOURAGES PARENTS IN TO MAKE USE OF FREE FLU VACCINE

Jeane Freeman MSP is encouraging all parents and

First Minister comments on latest negotiations.

Commenting on the Brexit negotiations on the issue of the Irish border, First Minister of Scotland

RECORD NUMBER OF SCOTS AT UNI

BREXIT BLAMED FOR FALL IN EU STUDENTS

The latest UCAS figures reveal that a record number

Jeane Freeman MSP calls on entrepreneurs to enter chance to be crowned Scotland’s leading small business

Entrepreneurs and businesses in Carrick,

JEANE FREEMAN MSP WELCOMES SUPREME COURT MINIMUM PRICE RULING

POLICY WILL HELP IMPROVE SCOTLAND’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick,

MSP CONGRATULATES THREE LOCAL GROUPS ON THEIR SUCCESSFUL LOTTERY FUNDING

Jeane Freeman, constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has

Local Constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Jeane Freeman has today called on people in the area to

'About Your Benefits and You’ results published.

A survey of those with direct experience of the benefit system has shown that

Jeane Freeman MSP backs musicians in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley to get the best possible deal from Brexit 

Musicians are

JEANE FREEMAN MSP URGES HOUSEHOLDS TO ‘KEEP A STEP AHEAD OF WINTER’

Jeane Freeman MSP is urging her constituents throughout Carrick,

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAKES THE LEAD ON INCOME TAX DISCUSSION

TAX MUST “PROTECT LOW EARNERS, BE PROGRESSIVE AND PROPORTIONATE”

MSP for Carrick, Cumnock

  COMPANIES GAINING FROM BUSINESS BONUS

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SCHEME SUPPORTS THOUSANDS OF BUSINESSES WITH RATES RELIEF

The Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus scheme

MSP CONGRATULATES Z1 GIRLS GROUP ON THEIR SUCCESSFUL LOTTERY FUNDING

Jeane Freeman, constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has

CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY FACES HARD BREXIT HAMMERING

UK GOVT MUST NOW PUBLISH OWN REPORT ON EU NO DEAL

The risks

New report highlights impact on disabled people.

Around 30,000 people in Scotland could lose entitlement to disability benefits, once the full

STATEMENT BY SCOTLAND TRANSERV

Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will begin repair works on the A77 Marchburn landslip north of

BREXIT BOMBSHELL: FARMERS INCOMES COULD CUT IN HALF AFTER NO DEAL

Farmers in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley could see their

MSP CONGRATULATES ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST ON THEIR SUCCESSFUL LOTTERY FUNDING

Jeane Freeman, constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WRITES TO RBS FOLLOWING REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL MSP

Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SAYS NO TO FRACKING

Consultation shows overwhelming public support for ban.

The Scottish Government has announced that it will not

JEANE IS IN THE PINK FOR BREAST CANCER NOW

Jeane Freeman MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley donned some bright

MSP CONGRATULATES THREE LOCAL GROUPS ON THEIR SUCCESSFUL LOTTERY FUNDING

Jeane Freeman, constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has

FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE VITAL TO THE ECONOMY

Business leaders discuss effects of migration.

Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in

Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland will begin reinstatement works on the A77 Marchburn landslip north of Cairnryan.

In order

CALL FOR BUS USERS IN CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY TO GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON BUS SERVICES AND SMART TICKETING

MSP

RATES BOOST FOR LOCAL JOBS AND BUSINESSES

NURSERIES, SMALL BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY ALL SET TO BENEFIT

The Government's proposals for supporting Scotland’s local

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAKING ACTION TO BLOCK NUISANCE CALLS IN CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY

NEW £50,000 CALL-BLOCKING TECH FUND WELCOMED BY

NEWS RELEASE BY SCOTLAND TRANSERV A77 Resurfacing Completed Ahead of Schedule

Scotland TranServ, working on behalf of Transport Scotland has completed the

MSP URGES CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY EMPLOYERS TO SIGN UP TO LIVING WAGE

MSP Jeane Freeman has urged businesses in

First Minister announces extra £45 million to support growth and innovation.

The First Minister has set out key actions the Scottish

£5.3 million for Ayrshire

Funding for The HALO regeneration project on former Diageo site.

The Scottish Government is to invest £5.3 million

NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN HITS FOUR HOUR A&E TARGET

The most recent data for NHS Scotland reveals that 97.5% of patients

SCHOOLS IN EAST AYRSHIRE GET FUNDING BOOST

Schools in East Ayrshire will receive £2,760,659 in 2017/18 to help close the poverty-related attainment

JEANE FREEMAN MSP CHALLENGES RBS TO BE MORE ACCESSIBLE

Jeane Freeman MSP has again challenged Royal Bank of Scotland to improve

SNP SCRAPS PAY CAP FOR NURSES AND TEACHERS IN AYRSHIRE

TORIES MUST DELIVER ON PUBLIC SECTOR PAY

SNP MSP Jeane Freeman is calling on

MSP SUPPORTS SCAMS AWARENESS MONTH

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley is supporting Scams Awareness Month which runs

JEANE FREEMAN MSP ANNOUNCES TRANSPORT MINISTER VISIT TO LOOK AT A77 ISSUES

At the second meeting of the A77 Roundtable group,

JEANE FREEMAN MSP TO MEET WITH STAGECOACH

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley will meet the Managing Director

MSP WELCOMES FUNDING FOR AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has welcomed the news that

LANDMARK LEGISLATION PUBLISHED

Historic legislation to establish Scotland’s first social security system has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

The Social Security

MSP URGES EXPECTANT MOTHERS IN CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY TO SIGN UP FOR BABY BOX

SNP MSP Jeane Freeman is

SCOTTISH HOSPITALS HIT FOUR HOUR A&E TARGET

Jeane Freeman MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has praised hard-working NHS staff

£34.8 million allocated to East Ayrshire Council over next three years.

More than £34 million is being allocated to East Ayrshire

£35 million allocated to South Ayrshire Council over next three years

More than £35 million is being allocated to South Ayrshire

JEANE FREEMAN TAKES THE WASPI PLEDGE

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, has signed a pledge to continue

It's that time of year again, as remarkable individuals and organisations from across Scotland are shortlisted as finalists for the

JEANE FREEMAN MSP SLAMS TORIES ON FOOD POVERTY

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, has slammed the Tories

POLITICIANS SUPPORT WASPI AYRSHIRE WOMEN COMPLAINTS TO DWP

WASPI – Women Against State Pension Inequality – Ayrshire are building on the

SNP MSP CALLS ON LOCAL PEOPLE TO SIGN UP IN FINAL WEEK SNP MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Jeane

JEANE FREEMAN MSP SLAMS LOCAL TORY MSP FOR “HYPOCRISY” ON AYRSHIRE GROWTH DEAL Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon

LOCAL MSP AND MP WELCOME GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT ACROSS AYRSHIRE

Jeane Freeman MSP and Corri Wilson MP have welcomed the Scottish Government’s

JEANE FREEMAN MSP AND CORRI WILSON MP BACKS PETITION TO SCRAP DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM TAX Local MSP, Jeane Freeman and Corri

Jeane Freeman comment on Scottish Welfare Fund statistics

Commenting on the latest statistics on the Scottish Welfare Fund, Social Security Minister

MSP CALLS ON TORY MSPS IN CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY TO CONDEMN FAMILY CAP AND RAPE CLAUSE

SNP MSP Jeane Freeman has called

JEANE FREEMAN MSP SAYS “TORIES CANNOT BE TRUSTED” AHEAD OF WASPI AYRSHIRE RALLY

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon

£425 MILLION TO BE PAID OUT THIS YEAR – ROBBING MONEY FROM VITAL SERVICES

Ayr, Carrick & Cumnock MP Corri Wilson

Jeane Freeman MSP Visits Stepping Stones Money Advice Project in Carrick

Isobel Lawson, Chief Executive of Stepping Stones for Families, recently

Temporary Solution Won for Drongan Post Office

Jeane Freeman MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has issued the following statement

Jeane Freeman MSP Welcomes New Scottish Government Mental Health Strategy

Jeane Freeman MSP has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s

JEANE FREEMAN SAYS TORIES MUST RESPECT HOLYROOD’S DECISION

SNP MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Jeane Freeman, has said that

JEANE FREEMAN MSP TAKES ACTION ON A77

Jeane Freeman MSP has met with senior officials from Transport Scotland and Scotland Transerv

JEANE FREEMAN MSP & CORRI WILSON MP DEMAND URGENT MEETING ON LATEST BANK CLOSURES

The announcement by Royal Bank of Scotland

JEANE FREEMAN MSP AND CORRI WILSON MP CALL FOR IMMEDIATE HALT TO ROLLOUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT

MSP Jeane Freeman and MP

JEANE FREEMAN MSP & CORRI WILSON MP DEMAND URGENT MEETING ON LATEST BANK CLOSURES

The announcement by Royal Bank of Scotland

A77 :  Summit Leads to Action

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley and Corri Wilson, MP for Ayr,

JEANE FREEMAN MSP SAYS SCOTLAND MUST HAVE CHOICE OVER FUTURE

HARD BREXIT MEANS OPTION OF INDEPENDENCE MUST BE OFFERED

SNP MSP for

CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY SCHOOL LEAVERS HEADING FOR POSITIVE DESTINATIONS

LATEST STATS SHOW CONTINUED PROGRESS ON PROSPECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Latest

JEANE FREEMAN MSP’S INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY MESSAGE

Jeane Freeman MSP has sent a message to women in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon

LOCAL MSP CALLS ON CONSTITUENTS TO TAKE UP BENEFITS

MANY MAY BE MISSING OUT ON ENTITLEMENT

SNP MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and

JEANE FREEMAN MSP URGES SUPPORT FOR COMBAT STRESS

Jeane Freeman, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has urged constituents to

Scotland’s approach to be shaped by people using current system.

At least 2,000 people with direct personal experience of the current

  Independent report of responses published.

Social security as a human right will be enshrined in the foundation and functions of Scotland’s

Jeane Freeman MSP and Corri Wilson MP have backed the Scottish Government’s proposals on business rates, after Finance Secretary Derek

SNP MSP Jeane Freeman Calls on Local Authorities to Bid for £11m Energy Efficiency Funding

Jeane Freeman MSP has encouraged East

JEANE FREEMAN MSP WELCOMES BOOST FOR CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY SCHOOLS

Schools in East Ayrshire will benefit from a £3,340,800

MP and MSP Join Forces on Proposed Cumnock DWP Office Closure

Corri Wilson MP and Jeane Freeman MSP have spoken out

JEANE FREEMAN MSP WELCOMES FUNDING NEWS FOR BYPASS

Jeane Freeman, constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley welcomes the news

MSP CONGRATULATES TWO LOCAL GROUPS ON THEIR SUCCESSFUL LOTTERY FUNDING

Jeane Freeman, constituency MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has

JOBS BOOST FOR CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY AS SCOTTISH TOURISM BOOMS

The number of people working in tourism in East

Local politicians have raised concerns over the cost of Brexit on South and East Ayrshire council areas, as the potential

Primary and secondary schools in East Ayrshire will receive more than £2 million for projects to close the attainment gap

SNP MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has highlighted the threat posed by Brexit to the European food name

Jeane Freeman MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has shown support for women affected by breast cancer by dressing

Jeane Freeman MSP has welcomed awards to the Zone in Dalmellington and to Carrick Rugby of funding seized from criminals as