http://iainsmith.org/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Iain Smith MSP en-GB Iain Smith MSP http://iainsmith.org/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Iain Smith MSP 2010-03-11T06:47+00:00 United Kingdom http://iainsmith.org/news/000235/local_msp_encourages_residents_to_take_advantage_of_digital_tv_drop_in_events.html North East Fife MSP Iain Smith has welcomed the news that Digital UK will be holding drop in events throughout the constituency for residents who have questions or are seeking advice about the digital TV switchover which will begin in August this year. 2010-02-25T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000234/make_your_views_on_catchment_known_says_smith.html Iain Smith MSP has welcomed the news that Fife Council is to carry out a consultation on possible changes to the secondary school catchment areas for Lundin Mill and Kirkton of Largo Primary Schools, and urged parents to respond with their views. 2010-02-11T14:43+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000233/smith_welcomes_offshore_windfarm_boost_to_fife.html North East Fife MSP and Convener of the Scottish Parliament's influential Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Iain Smith has welcomed the news that the Fife Energy Park has been identified as one of the potential bases for offshore wind farms and has highlighted the importance of the renewable sector to the economic growth of Fife. 2010-02-04T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000232/snp_should_drop_proposals_to_cut_public_notices_from_newspapers__smith.html North East Fife's MSP and Liberal Democrat Culture Spokesperson Iain Smith stood up for local newspapers in a debate at the Scottish Parliament this morning. 2010-01-28T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000231/minister_left_many_questions_unanswered__smith.html Commenting after Energy Minister Jim Mather's appearance before the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee, Convener and Liberal Democrat MSP Iain Smith said: 2010-01-14T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000230/smith_calls_for_severe_weather_briefing_from_council.html North East Fife's MSP Iain Smith is calling on Fife Council's Chief Executive to provide a full briefing of the Council's severe weather operation at Friday's meeting of Fife's elected representatives. 2010-01-11T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000229/msp_calls_for_investigation_into_councils_cold_weather_operation.html North East Fife's MSP Iain Smith has called on Fife Council to instigate an immediate investigation into why there was not an adequate supply of salt for roads and pavements in Fife and the apparent lack of preparedness by the Council to cope with the recent cold weather. 2010-01-05T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000228/christmas_message_from_iain_smith_msp.html Over the past year I have been approached for assistance by many of you. The cases have ranged from major issues such as the proposed boundary changes in Largo and Lundin Links, the pharmacy at Leuchars and the quality of broadband in North East Fife, to the more individual but none the less important personal concerns, and it has been a privilege to represent you on all these matters. 2009-12-24T21:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000227/upper_largo_on_the_up_says_smith.html Iain Smith MSP congratulated two lucky organisations in Upper Largo who have just been announced as the recipients of Big Lottery Fund money. 2009-12-22T15:59+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000226/warm_words_not_enough_says_smith.html Iain Smith MSP today visited Anstruther Town Hall, as part of the annual Warm Homes campaign. Mr Smith met members of the East Neuk & Landward Energy Network (ENLEN) team as well as a constituent from Kilconquhar who had received advice on financial support for replacing a boiler. 2009-11-27T17:54+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000225/homecoming_events_have_been_poorly_handled_by_snp__smith.html Commenting as organisers from the Homecoming Scotland celebrations have admitted that visitor numbers from the US have dropped by 20% in the homecoming year, Liberal Democrat Culture spokesperson Iain Smith MSP said: 2009-11-25T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000224/smith_slams_snp_for_regeneration_snub.html Following today's news that North East Fife was not awarded any of the second tranche of "Town Centre Regeneration Fund", local MSP Iain Smith has expressed his severe disappointment and slammed the Scottish Government for yet again snubbing the area. 2009-11-13T00:00+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000223/smith_celebrates_north_east_fifes_historic_buildings.html Iain Smith MSP had taken the opportunity of a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's Historic Environment to report on his walk along the Fife Coastal Path during the summer and to highlight the wealth of historic interest in North East Fife. 2009-11-12T17:35+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000222/smith_welcomes_new_hope_for_hill_of_tarvit_mansion_house.html North East Fife MSP, Iain Smith, has welcomed the announcement that the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) are progressing plans to reopen Hill of Tarvit Mansion House. 2009-11-12T15:23+00:00 http://iainsmith.org/news/000221/g20_in_st_andrews_vital_to_world_economy__smith.html North East Fife's MSP Iain Smith has described the meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers in St Andrews as "vital to the world economy". 2009-11-07T00:00+00:00