Monthly Archives: August 2012

Part-time proposal for Wishaw police station

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

John has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to express his concerns about proposals to restrict the opening hours of Wishaw Police Station. “The residents of Wishaw, Newmains and other nearby areas served by Wishaw Police Station deserve better … Continue reading →

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Supermarket proposal

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Conflict over the proposed location of a new supermarket should not mean an automatic veto for a major opportunity for jobs, consumers and the local economy, says John Pentland. Expressing his disappointment at North Lanarkshire Council planning officers’ recommendation to … Continue reading →

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Welcome for Wishaw health centre plan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

John has welcomed plans to demolish Wishaw Library and replace it with a new library / health centre complex. “Just a few weeks ago, I was still attempting to persuade the Lanarkshire NHS Board to get together with the council … Continue reading →

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Do Scots get a fair deal on new drugs?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Do Scottish patients get a fair deal when they need to access new and often expensive drugs for cancer and other treatments? Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland has tabled questions in the Scottish Parliament about access to cancer and … Continue reading →

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