I have launched my Boost the Borders plan to focus attention on the things that really matter to local people.
My plan is a blueprint to improve key services. It outlines my top priorities and aims for the future of the Borders.
These ideas have been developed from listening to the pressing concerns of constituents. I welcome all feedback from local residents on ways we can make the Borders an even better place to live and work.
I look forward to progressing these positive proposals with the Scottish Borders Council, the Scottish Government and the UK Government.
My Boost the Borders plan aims to improve digital, physical and social connections across our local areas.
It is focused on bringing people together around our shared priorities, such as improving local job opportunities, boosting digital services, boosting transport links, and boosting access to local health services.
As your Member of Parliament, I will always remain laser-focused on your top priorities. That’s why I’ve developed my Boost the Borders plan to help improve the place we call home.
My plan is available to view online at the following link: https://www.johnlamont.org/boost-borders.
The Boost the Borders plan includes 18 key priorities, proposals and goals including the following:
- Proposals to recruit more GPs and dentists and cut down NHS waiting lists.
- Ideas to identify mobile phone signal black spots and increase broadband network speeds.
- Goals to improve the A68, A7, dual the A1 and increase funding for pothole repair.
- Target to extend the Borders Railway to Hawick, Newcastleton and onto Carlisle and expand bus services.
- Ways to tackle social isolation and improve essential local services.
