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Tuesday, Jul 16

16

Pylons, next steps.

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With a new Government now taking its place on the green benches, the work against the pylon proposals continues.

Monday, Jul 8

15

Andrew Bowie re-elected

Andrew Bowie was re-elected for the third time at the general election held on the 4th of July 2024. Andrew has represented the constituency of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine since he was first elected in 2017. Andrew described be…

Tuesday, May 14

Success for local producers at food and drink awards

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Local West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine food and drink producers were recognised at the 2024 North East Scotland Food and Drink Awards. The awards dinner, held at Meldrum House Country Hotel, saw a number of local businesses shortlisted…

Andrew calls on new First Minister to back Scotland's Men's Sheds

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Andrew has writtein to the new First Minister, John Swinney MSP, highlight the work Men's sheds across Scotland do in tackling issues like lonliness and promoting physical and mental health amongst men, particularly in older generations.

Friday, May 10

Andrew Vows to Continue Fight Against Monster Pylons

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The latest consultation period for SSEN's Kintore - Tealing Overhead Line Proposals concluded at the end of last month but local MP Andrew Bowie has doubled down on his position regarding the proposals and vowed to continue supporting…

Friday, Apr 19

Westhill anti-social behaviour a priority for Andrew

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The rise in incidents of anti-social behaviour in Westhill have been quickly prioritised by Andrew.

Monday, Apr 8

14

Andrew to campaign to save Ballater visitor centre

Only six years after the last wave of closures, it’s obvious VisitScotland don’t see a future for this kind of physical presence.

Tuesday, Mar 26

18

Road safety concerns in Dinnet after Aboyne Bridge closure

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Andrew Bowie MP has written to residents in Dinnet following constituents expressing their concerns that road safety on the A93 has been degraded as a result of the diversion put in place due to the closure of Aboyne Bridge.

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Andrew calls for response after rise in anti-social behaviour

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Andrew Bowie MP has written to residents in Portlethen and Westhill following a number of constituents complaining of an increase in anti-social behaviour.

Tuesday, Mar 19

15

Andrew meets with Treasury Minister regarding rural access to cash

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Andrew met with Treasury Minister Bim Afolami on Monday 18th of March to raise the challenges that rural communities, particularly in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine like Ballater and Braemar, face in banking and access to cash.

Friday, Mar 8

14

Andrew seeks answers to out of school care cuts

Andrew has written to Aberdeenshire Council following a significant number of constituents contacting him raising their concerns about the recent decision to end all out of school care provision across Aberdeenshire.

Friday, Mar 1

Andrew Bowie MP full Scottish Conservative Conference speech

It’s a real honour to welcome you all here, to the North East, to our Granite City.

Wednesday, Feb 28

Students from Monymusk Primary School visit Parliament

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Pupils from Monymusk Primary School visited Parliament to meet the Prime Minister and share their book ‘Jock’s Daunder Roon Monymusk” with him.

Saturday, Feb 17

Andrew hosts Mearns pylon public meeting

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Andrew Bowie MP held a public meeting at Mearns Academy alongside the Save our Mearns campaign group. Ian Thornton-Kemsley of property experts Galbraith spoke at the meeting with Andrew and Tracey Smith from Save our Mearns.

Friday, Feb 9

Andrew writes to Scottish Govt regarding pylons and windfarms

Andrew has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, Mairi McAllan MSP, regarding the proposed SSEN 400KV Overhead Line and associated infrastructure.

Thursday, Jan 25

13

Step forward for Mill of Benholm restoration

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A historic North East property can be restored to “the attraction it once was” according to the local MP, as part of a UK Government funding call.

Thursday, Dec 21

14

Churches to receive funding boost

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Several West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine churches are set to receive a funding boost from the UK Government’s Listed Places of Worship scheme (LPW). The scheme covers the VAT bill on substantial repairs to churches that have listed…

Friday, Nov 24

16

Andrew welcomes Autumn Statement

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Andrew Bowie MP has welcomed the measures brought forward by the Chancellor during his Autumn Statement.

Monday, Nov 6

18

Andrew writes to Royal British Legion ahead of Remembrance Day

Andrew has written to local Councillors, Churches, and the Royal British Legion ahead of Rembrance Day this sunday. You can read Andrew's letter below.

Tuesday, Oct 31

12

Storm Babet

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My thoughts remain with Peter’s family and friends during this difficult time following his tragic death in Marykirk.

Thursday, Oct 26

16

Andrew welcomes funding for Kemnay riverside path

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Andrew Bowie MP and West Garioch Councillor Sam Payne

Wednesday, Oct 25

15

Andrew urges Council to protect Hillside green spaces

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Andrew Bowie MP has wrote to Aberdeenshire Council regarding the lack of parks and greenspaces in Hillside, Portlethen following conversations with residents.

Thursday, Sep 21

19

Andrew attends Offshore Europe

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Andrew recently attended the Offshore Europe Conference at the P&J Live in Aberdeen. The conference, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is described as a platform for collaboration, progress and results, designed by the industry for the…

Thursday, Sep 7

15

Statement on Carmont Rail Incident

The tragedy of what happened more than three years ago is still fresh in our minds today.

Tuesday, Jul 18

19

An update on SSEN’s powerline & substation proposals

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This update was included in Andrew's email newsletter on the 18th July 2023, you can join Andrew's mailling list from the homepage.

Friday, Jul 14

13

SSEN to consider alternative sites for Fiddes Substation

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SSEN have announced that they are now exploring alternative potential sites for their proposed new substation around the Fiddes area of the Mearns.

Tuesday, Jul 11

16

Andrew expresses concerns over rural bus cuts

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Andrew has expressed his disappointment that Stagecoach have made further cuts to services in West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine. This follows the Scottish Government ending the Network Support Grant on the 31st March. At the time of the…

Thursday, Jul 6

15

Letter to Constituency Councillors Regarding SSEN Proposals

Yesterday Andrew wrote to councillors from all parties in the wards affected by SSEN's East Coast 400kV powerline and substation proposals.

Friday, Jun 23

12

SSEN Extend Consultation Period

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SSEN Transmission has extended the consultation period for their proposed new electricity infrastructure between Kintore and Tealing until Friday 28th July to allow more time for those interested in the project to share their views.

Tuesday, Jun 20

16

Bank of Scotland branch closure meeting

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Many of constituents may be aware that Bank of Scotland are planning to close their branches in Braemar and Ballater.