Edinburgh Scout group celebrate centenary Thursday, 21 January, 2021 The 66th Edinburgh North East Scouts group are celebrating their 100-year anniversary by organising a number of remote activities. One activity that has already been held was a competition to design a special centenary badge, which was won by a young Cub and will be worn by all of the Scout group throughout 2021. The Scout group, who normally meet on Friday evenings in Charlotte Chapel Church, on... Local News
Conservative MSP calls on Scottish Government to refund QMU students 11th January 2021 Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, is calling on the SNP Government to provide urgent rent refunds to students who cannot return to their Musselburgh... Local News
My hope for the year ahead 11th January 2021 As we step into 2021 there is a sense of cautious hope spreading throughout the nation. Hope that vaccines will work. Hope that cases will fall. Hope that this... Articles
Jeremy Balfour MSP expresses concern over constituents’ ongoing struggle to get appointments at Riverside Medical Practice 17th December 2020 Jeremy Balfour MSP has expressed his concerns over waiting times at Riverside Medical Practice after Musselburgh residents indicate that this remains a source... Local News
Better police resourcing required to tackle rising crime in Midlothian 17th December 2020 The Scottish Government has today released official statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for November 2020. The publication... Local News
Invest millions directly into communities in Midlothian, says Jeremy Balfour MSP 24th November 2020 Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian is backing plans by their party to invest money directly into the area through Community Investment Deals. Jeremy Balfour... Local News
Lothian MSP warns constituents to be vigilant of scammers 19th November 2020 Jeremy Balfour MSP has warned residents to be wary of bogus callers who ask for personal information or bank details. Mr Balfour’s plea follows numerous reports... Local News
Marking 25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act 10th November 2020 Lothians MSP Jeremy Balfour has marked 25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act coming into force since it was introduced by the UK Government. The... Westminster News
It’s time to end mask-based discrimination 5th November 2020 As I walked through my local supermarket a few days ago, a friendly voice came over the tannoy system, reminding shoppers of two things. Firstly, their... Articles
Cancelled operations soar in NHS Lothian 5th November 2020 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has called on the SNP to guarantee NHS Lothian will be able to carry out vital operations... Articles
