David Green
@davidgreen4csr.bsky.social
@scotlibdems.org.uk candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. Work in international aid and development. Promoted by David Green at 5 McGregor’s Court, Dingwall, IV15 9HS.
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Caithness maternity campaigners fear promised review will be watered down
It follows assurances at Holyrood which were seen as a big victory for mums-to-be hoping for better local access without heading to Raigmore in Inverness to give birth.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Holyrood has voted for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness, that is what we should now expect.
Caithness deserves better. To have any chance of rebuilding trust, the review must have an independent chair and must meaningfully engage the community (4/5).
Caithness deserves better. To have any chance of rebuilding trust, the review must have an independent chair and must meaningfully engage the community (4/5).
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Holyrood has voted for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness, that is what we should now expect.
Caithness deserves better. To have any chance of rebuilding trust, the review must have an independent chair and must meaningfully engage the community (4/5).
Caithness deserves better. To have any chance of rebuilding trust, the review must have an independent chair and must meaningfully engage the community (4/5).
For the women who have bravely spoken up about their experiences of travelling to Inverness to give birth, the SNP’s backtracking will be a real blow.
Let’s be clear; this is a question of respecting the will of Parliament and keeping to what you say you will do (3/5).
Let’s be clear; this is a question of respecting the will of Parliament and keeping to what you say you will do (3/5).
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
For the women who have bravely spoken up about their experiences of travelling to Inverness to give birth, the SNP’s backtracking will be a real blow.
Let’s be clear; this is a question of respecting the will of Parliament and keeping to what you say you will do (3/5).
Let’s be clear; this is a question of respecting the will of Parliament and keeping to what you say you will do (3/5).
NHS Highland’s Chief Executive, Fiona Davies, explained to me in a letter that services in Caithness will instead be folded into the Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, chaired by an SNP Government Minister (2/5).
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NHS Highland’s Chief Executive, Fiona Davies, explained to me in a letter that services in Caithness will instead be folded into the Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, chaired by an SNP Government Minister (2/5).
Read here (5/5): www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6898...
EXCLUSIVE: Why 5 Highland fire stations have been 'offline' for years – as 'rules risk lives'
One station went a whole year without deploying a fire engine.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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There must also be a recognition that the one-sized-fits-all model simply will not work for the rural Highlands. Ministers should review the current rules to ensure they are working in the interests of community safety, not against them (4/5).
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
There must also be a recognition that the one-sized-fits-all model simply will not work for the rural Highlands. Ministers should review the current rules to ensure they are working in the interests of community safety, not against them (4/5).
It is deeply concerning that stations have been unable to respond to callouts. People in rural communities deserve to know that when an incident happens, someone will be on their way to help (3/5).
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It is deeply concerning that stations have been unable to respond to callouts. People in rural communities deserve to know that when an incident happens, someone will be on their way to help (3/5).
Lochinver Community Fire Station, recorded a 0% availability rate for all of 2024 - meaning it did not deploy an appliance at any point that year. Other Sutherland stations - including Tongue, Bettyhill, Kinlochbervie and Durness - also recorded extensive downtime (2/5).
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Lochinver Community Fire Station, recorded a 0% availability rate for all of 2024 - meaning it did not deploy an appliance at any point that year. Other Sutherland stations - including Tongue, Bettyhill, Kinlochbervie and Durness - also recorded extensive downtime (2/5).
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Wick PSO flights grounded as Eastern Airways face administration
Eastern Airways has reportedly filed for administration, leaving the future of the subsidised Wick-Aberdeen service hanging in the balance.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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This link is vital for the Far North, not least in terms of access to employment and healthcare, but also the longevity of the Wick John O’Groats airport. People will expect swift action to protect these services (3/4).
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This link is vital for the Far North, not least in terms of access to employment and healthcare, but also the longevity of the Wick John O’Groats airport. People will expect swift action to protect these services (3/4).
If the worst happens, concerned passengers must be given reassurances of compensation. Crucially, the Scottish Government must also step in to support Highland Council to work alongside the community to urgently find a replacement for this lifeline service (2/4).
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
If the worst happens, concerned passengers must be given reassurances of compensation. Crucially, the Scottish Government must also step in to support Highland Council to work alongside the community to urgently find a replacement for this lifeline service (2/4).
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Scottish Government rejects Caithness surfers calls for full sewage overflow monitoring
Despite repeated warnings about water quality as Gillian Martin says ‘no plans to instruct Scottish Water to monitor 100% of overflows’.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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@scotlibdems.org.uk and I will continue to argue for a Clean Water Act that would see every sewage dump monitored and published with binding targets for reduction, a blue flag system for Scotland’s rivers, and a complete ban on the release of sewage in protected areas such (4/5).
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
@scotlibdems.org.uk and I will continue to argue for a Clean Water Act that would see every sewage dump monitored and published with binding targets for reduction, a blue flag system for Scotland’s rivers, and a complete ban on the release of sewage in protected areas such (4/5).
While the latest Scotland wide data show there were 24,398 times overspills in 2024, experts believe the problem is likely to be far worse. Unlike in England, only a small fraction of sewage overflow points in Scotland has full annual monitoring data (3/5).
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
While the latest Scotland wide data show there were 24,398 times overspills in 2024, experts believe the problem is likely to be far worse. Unlike in England, only a small fraction of sewage overflow points in Scotland has full annual monitoring data (3/5).
Campaign group Surfers Against Sewage recommended enhanced data collection, improved monitoring by Scottish Water and SEPA and the establishment of clear rules regarding overflow exceptions (2/5).
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Campaign group Surfers Against Sewage recommended enhanced data collection, improved monitoring by Scottish Water and SEPA and the establishment of clear rules regarding overflow exceptions (2/5).