MSP meets local Fairtrade steering group Thursday, 11 December, 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy recently met with Fairtrade campaigners from Dunscore village steering group to learn more about the first Fairtrade village in Dumfries and Galloway. Mr Hoy was pleased to learn about the work that goes into becoming a fairtrade village, including securing support from the local authority, holding events, engaging with the community and maintaining the momentum of the... Local News
Local politicians visit Castle Loch trust 10th December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy recently joined David Mundell and volunteers from the Castle Loch Lochmaben Community Trust. Mr Hoy and Mr Mundell learned about the... Local News
Craig Hoy MSP picks Christmas card winner 5th December 2025 Craig Hoy MSP has selected the winning entry for his Christmas card competition, which this year took place among children involved with Tweeddale Rideability... Local News
MSP calls for targeted action on E-bikes 4th December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has challenged Scottish Ministers to provide additional support to tackle the illegal use of modified e-bikes and e-scooters in... Local News
MSP visits local Tesco food collection 4th December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has paid a festive visit to Tesco in Dumfries to learn more about Tesco’s annual Winter Food Collection in collaboration with FareShare an... Local News
Local MSP stands up for local buses in parliament 3rd December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has pressed for improvements in funding and delivery to Dumfriesshire bus services after urging the Scottish Government to prioritise rural... Local News
Local MSP completes successful mini surgery tour 3rd December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has recently completed a successful round of surgeries across Midlothian South and Tweeddale. Mr Hoy met with many residents and spoke with... Local News
MSP criticises parking charges 3rd December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has reaffirmed his stance against parking charges as councillors are set to debate the issue. Mr Hoy joined protestors in Haddington last... Local News
MSP repeats call for visitor levy consultation pause 2nd December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has repeated his call for Dumfries and Galloway to suspend all consideration of introducing a visitor levy following a significant climbdown... Local News
Local MSP slams damaging budget 2nd December 2025 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Craig Hoy MSP says Rachel Reeves’ Budget is a “hammer blow” for workers and businesses locally. Mr Hoy says the £26 billion... Local News
