Response from Lloyds Banking Group following branch closures announcement Tuesday, 25 November, 2025 Tim Eagle MSP recently wrote to Lloyds Banking Group following its announcement that it plans to close four of its Bank of Scotland branches in Nairn, Tain, Gairloch and Dingwall, with the first three set to close in January 2026, and the Dingwall branch closing in March 2026. Please see below the full response from Lloyds Banking Group to Tim outlining their views and alternative solutions. Local News
Action needed on alcohol abuse as new figures reveal pressure on ambulance service 9th January 2025 A Regional MSP has warned about the pressure being placed on the ambulance service by alcohol abuse. Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle spoke out... Local News
Concern over waits in temporary accommodation 12th December 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle has urged the Scottish Government and local authorities in the Highlands and Islands to focus their attention on... Local News
MSP raises fate of Stornoway Post Office during Holyrood debate 11th December 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle has raised the fate of Stornoway Post Office in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament. Speaking in a debate at... Local News
Comment on Argyll and Bute being a “dental desert” 23rd October 2024 Argyll and Bute is one of six Scottish council areas described in a new BBC report as “dental deserts” with no practices taking on new adult NHS patients within... Local News
MSP seeks assurances on Sound of Harris ferry 21st October 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle is pledging to raise further questions with the Scottish Government to ensure plans are in place to secure the... Local News
MSP urges extension of family nurse scheme to Highlands and Islands 11th October 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle is urging the Scottish Government to extend the Family Nurse Partnership scheme to communities across the Highlands... Local News
MSP wins assurances from CalMac on medical appointments 1st October 2024 Tim Eagle MSP has said that he has been assured by CalMac that they will do everything possible to ensure that people can attend medical appointments, including... Local News
MSP keeps up pressure on ministers over Rest and be Thankful 30th September 2024 Tim Eagle MSP has vowed to “keep up the pressure” on Ministers over the upgrade of the A83 trunk road at the Rest and Be Thankful pass, in Argyll and Bute. The... Local News
MSP shares concerns about windfarm applications in Kintyre 30th September 2024 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle has said that he shares the worries of local people about a surge of windfarm applications in the Kintyre peninsula... Local News