The Latest Breaking News from Tom Arthur

Men's Sheds cash worries lifted after pressure leads to ministerial "U-turn"

Organisations like the Forth Valley Men's Shed were placed under pressure by the loss of funding to the SMSA group.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Outdoor seating rules at restaurants and bars expected to be relaxed

The move hopes to bolster businesses and help bring people back to town centres.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Planning reforms for 'fairer, greener Scotland' come into force today

NPF4 aims to promote greener developments and regeneration schemes

Insider UK · Feb 13, 2023

Scottish Government minister heaps praise on plans to transform Ayr town centre

Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth also lauded East Ayrshire towns.

Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022

Crack down on drive-throughs and retail parks under Scottish Government plan

NEW drive-through facilities and out-of-town retail developments face being curbed in the Scottish Government’s new planning framework.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

New Scottish framework promises to be ‘turning point’ for planning

Finalised proposals for the system are being tabled in the Scottish Parliament today

Insider UK · Nov 8, 2022

Scotttish Government Minister visits BankHub in Lanarkshire town

The Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth was in Cambuslang this week.

Daily Record · Oct 9, 2022

SNP politicians welcome fall in recorded crime

Crime is at its lowest level since 1974

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

MSP visits charity to see what can be done to help Renfrewshire residents

MSP Tom Arthur visited LEAP who help those in the community whilst also ensuring a clean environment

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

New business leaders group targets Scottish retail recovery

Rising energy costs and Brexit were discussed by senior business representatives, trade unions and industry groups

Insider UK · Aug 26, 2022