New Routes Home Protest Wednesday, 22 November, 2023 For years I have been working with Tracey Gibbon to help her son, Kyle, who has been in Carstairs for 14 years. It is a national scandal that there are still hundreds of autistic people and people with learning disabilities being held in hospitals across Scotland. Last week I raised a question to the First Minister on what work is doing to get patients like Kyle, who should not have been there in... Holyrood News
Alexander raises concerns over the Covid-19 Helplines 4th June 2021 It is clear that the Covid helpline has not been staffed properly by the Scottish Government and those who are currently working on the service need more help... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Alexander calls for operations to resume 4th June 2021 The pandemic has seen the cancellation and delay of thousands of operations whilst they have been focusing on tackling the virus. But these people need medical... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Majestic Aberdeenshire 2nd June 2021 VisitAberdeenshire have launched their new branding campaign – Majestic Aberdeenshire! We have so many wonderful, beautiful places on our doorstep and as the... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Lyme Disease Awareness Month 31st May 2021 May was Lyme Disease Awareness Month and I submitted a Parliamentary Motion to help continue raising awareness of this disease. For years I have supported Tick... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Positive Action Grant Scheme 28th May 2021 Live Life Aberdeenshire have launched their Positive Action Grant Scheme to support local sports and cultural groups in delivering health and wellbeing projects... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Aberdeenshire Council Website Survey 18th May 2021 Aberdeenshire Council have launched a survey for you to share your views on their website to help inform the future of their site. The survey will only take... Local News
The Banchory Violin Trail 17th May 2021 The Banchory Violin Trail is currently taking place until the 27th September! I was delighted to lend my support by sponsoring Roselyne O'Neill An Equine Art... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Re-Election of Alexander Burnett MSP 10th May 2021 I am absolutely delighted to have been returned as the Constituency MSP for Aberdeenshire West with an increased majority! Thank you to all 19,709 voters who... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Blood-Test Hubs Update 30th April 2021 Good news to hear that after raising concerns of residents in Banchory, NHS Grampian are planning to put a blood-test hub in Banchory! And there is a secondary... Local News