Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North

Promoted by Colin Beattie, 164 High St, Dalkeith EH22 1AY

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

🎒Applications for Best Start Grant School Age Payment are now open.

This will help towards the costs associated when your child starts primary school.

👇Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/H43KDPH4qB

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

We must see progress on the Sheriffhall Roundabout project.

Today I asked the Scottish Government for an update and was assured that the Cabinet Secretary is awaiting urgent advice on officials.

I will continue to press the Scottish Government until the project is delivered.

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

The number of NHS operations is up on the year before, according to latest statistics.

Long waits are down for 11 months in a row, and we exceeded our target of 150,000 extra appointments and procedures.

More to do, but this is good progress. Thank you to our NHS staff. 👏

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

Take part in the proposed Community Tennis and Padel Centre Consultation Event:

📅Thu 11 June
📍Danderhall Community Hub, 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL
🕧16:00-19:30

More info: https://t.co/ZGWMSFIIjX

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

🏠The SNP's First Homes Fund will support first time buyers' with £10,000 towards a deposit.

📅Applications open will open by the end of June.

👇More info: https://t.co/kbivGKPj5Q

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

🚧A720 A7 approach road overnight closure.

Please plan accordingly.

👇Details below👇

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

👏19 year old Kaiden McCann from Newtongrange rescued a man from a burning flat.

I submitted the below parliamentary motion recognising his heroic act.

Thanks for your bravery Kaiden.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

📢Share your thoughts on what outdoor recreation and amenity provision you would like to see at Shawfair.

👇Details of the consultation are below:

[The SNP @theSNP]

The Scottish Parliament voted for Scotland to have the powers to hold an independence referendum.

Because Scotland’s future should be decided by the people of Scotland.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

@VOCALMidlothian offer numerous free group sessions for volunteers practical guidance, useful skills, and opportunities to connect with other unpaid carers including:

- Peer support groups
- Mindfulness sessions
- Information and advice

Book here: https://t.co/MELKCg6HwS

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

🚌I lodged the below members' business motion for the parliament to debate the importance of improving bus services in rural areas.

This is especially important for Midlothian North since the withdrawal of Lothian Buses' 46 service.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

I’m supporting @bladdercanceruk #PeeAware campaign to help  people spot the signs of bladder cancer early.

🚩 Red, pink, orange, or brown pee.

🚩 Increased urgency or frequency.

🚩 Persistent UTIs.

Contact your GP or 111 if you notice a change.

https://t.co/bmKePkNsTn

[The SNP @theSNP]

📸 SNP Depute leader Keith Brown MSP and Laura Mitchell MSP sign John Swinney’s nomination papers ahead of selection as First Minister later today.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who placed their faith in me and voted for me to represent Midlothian North at the Scottish Parliament.

You can read my first column since being re-elected at the link below👇

📰https://t.co/7DLK7GONpt

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

👇The Mining Remediation Authority have provide the below update on their works at works at Old Fordell Tunnel in Dalkeith.

https://t.co/rRwRXRpTVF

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

As your MSP I am here to help.

👇Get in touch.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

Honoured to be have been sworn in as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Midlothian North.

I will give it my all to stand up for our community.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

🚄The following services on the Borders line will be temporarily withdrawn to allow electrification work along the route to take place:

23.19 from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.
23.44 from Edinburgh to Tweedbank.

[ScotRail @ScotRail]

📅 Our new timetable starts on Sunday, 17 May.

We’re introducing some extra weekend services to provide more flexibility for leisure travel, events, and days out across Scotland.

Before you travel, please check your journey as some departure times may have changed.

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

🧑‍⚕️Throughout the campaign period, improving GP access was consistently raised.

I have written to the Scottish Government requesting that a a new walk-in centre is opened in Midlothian North as soon as possible.

📰https://t.co/lbDZ55z3vK

[Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North @uartlach]

📢Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) Community Update Meeting
📅Wed 13 May
🕒17:30
📍Dalkeith Miners Club

Join the MRA this week for an update on the permanent solution for the pipeline and what this will mean for works in the area.