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How an opposition Councillor can make a difference: My School Uniform Grant Story

By James Calder | Mon 23rd April 2018 - 6:34 pm

Last May I was delighted to be elected to represent Dunfermline South in Fife Council after many years hard work. Of course, after the campaign, the important work of representing my constituents began, and I joined an excellent team of councillors holding the SNP/Labour coalition to account. With great enthusiasm, I was given the role of our education spokesperson in the Council.

A few months into the job, I noticed something in a national news report that concerned me. The Scottish Government had a recommended School Uniform Grant for all children from the least well off families, but that different …

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Posted in Campaign Corner | Tagged campaigning and school uniforms | 6 Comments

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