Forbes: virus case numbers in Highlands remain low
Ms Forbes said the latest action was aimed at preventing things getting worse – potentially very quickly – as a result of this new strain of Covid.
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Ferguson Transport boss urges support for MSP’s A82 campaign
Local MSP Kate Forbes intends using the survey results to lobby for realistic and evidence-based improvements on the A82.
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Skye summit for future of the Gaelic language
The online event is open to anyone with a keen interest in the language and participants can register for the consultation by emailing kate.forbes.msp@parliament.scot.
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Ministerial approval for shinty board
Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP, Kate Forbes took part in the Camanachd Association September board meeting to discuss a number of topics relevant to the shinty community.
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Round of thanks to Scottish Government from Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club
Due to social distancing Kate wasn’t actually able to climb into the ring, or spar with any of the members, but was able to hear at first hand their excitement and enthusiasm with an open invitation to return for a full blown training session at any time!
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MSP calls on DVSA to find temporary Lochaber venue for theory tests
Following the pandemic measures, driving instructors may return to work as part of the next phase in easing out of lockdown – but demand could be hampered if learner drivers’ only choice is to travel to an alternative location such as Inverness to sit their tests.
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Skye MSP visits island’s new hospital site
The £20 million Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross Community Hospital – which is due to open next year – will include 24 beds, an emergency department, x-ray and ultrasound services, a midwife-led community maternity unit and an infusion suite.
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Magic news as Glenfinnan welcomes an extended 40mph speed limit
Along with Glenfinnan Community Council, Ms Forbes campaigned for months to see a reduction in the speed limit on safety grounds.
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West Highland MSPs join forces to promote vital coronavirus message
MSPs for two neighbouring constituencies which, between them, cover the whole of the Scottish west coast from Skye to Kintyre, have joined forces to plead with people not to visit during the pandemic and to rigorously observe the Scottish Government “Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives” message.