Sarah Boyack MSP - Working hard for Edinburgh Central

Following the rates revaluation NHS Lothian is facing a £5 million increase, a 38% rise on last year (more)

I recently got the chance to speak in a debate about tourism in Scotland and used my speech to highlight issues in Edinburgh (more)

Information obtained under Freedom of Information has revealed that council rents in Edinburgh have risen by over £600 a year since 2007, an increase of almost 20% (more)

Last month Audit Scotland reported on the findings of its investigation into the handling of the Clan Gathering (more)

I am greatly concerned by recently published statistics which reveal the extent of the challenge facing newly qualified teachers in finding work. (more)

Earlier this year businesses across Edinburgh received notification of the business rates that they are due to pay in the year ahead (more)

I recently got the chance to meet with Housing Minister Alex Neil MSP to discuss the ongoing problems associated with party flats in Edinburgh. (more)

Earlier this week I got the chance to visit Tollcross Fire Station to learn about the work the firefighters are doing in the community. (more)

Recent articles from national, local and community publications.

Various press cuttings, including articles from the Southside. These articles also include previous columns from the Gorgie-Dalry Gazette which has been scrapped due to cuts from the LibDem/SNP Council.

• Memorial to war heroes in new fight (May 2010)
• SNP's climate change goals branded as 'inadequate' by opposition (May 2010)
• Audit Scotland to investigate The Gathering (May 2010)
• Care fiasco 'must never be repeated (Feb 2010)
• Tighter controls urged on tracks (Jan 2010)
• Eight hospital wards closed as vomiting bug breaks out (Jan 2010)

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