Figures from a new report from Audit Scotland has highlighted significant challenges for Scottish Borders Council including deprivation and core funding.

This week, Michelle Ballantyne MSP met with the ScotRail CEO, Alex Hynes, to discuss the Borders Railway.

Figures published by Police Scotland this week have highlighted that the number of police officers on the street in East Lothian has fallen.

Michelle Ballantyne, MSP for South Scotland, visited the Tontine hotel in Peebles during Skills Development Scotland’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

 At First Minister’s Questions (FMQs), Michelle Ballantyne MSP asked Nicola Sturgeon whether she would consider adding pension education into the school curriculum.

Last Friday, Jackson Carlaw MSP, who is the interim leader of the Scottish Conservatives, visited Holland and Sherry Ltd in Peebles alongside Michelle Ballantyne MSP for South Scotland.

This morning, Michelle Ballantyne MSP visited pupils at Longniddry Primary School in East Lothian.

Figures from a new report from Audit Scotland has highlighted significant challenges for Midlothian Council including deprivation and core funding.

This week, Michelle Ballantyne MSP spoke in the Scottish Parliament debate around the South of Scotland Enterprise.

During her speech, the South Scotland politician spoke about the need to address digital connectivity and employment opportunities for young people. 

The Scottish Government have been criticised this week after figures emerged that only three nurseries in East Lothian are currently offering 1140 hours of nursery care.