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Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP
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Member of the Scottish Parliament| Equality Campaigner | Dad | Edinburgh | Scotland
🌎 www.foysolchoudhury.co.uk
Good news for Calderwood: a new East Calder High School is now on the table as part of the pre-consultation review.

This is a positive step toward ensuring Calderwood families have the education options they were once promised. I’ll keep following the process and sharing updates.
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
If the cold’s getting to you, there are warm, friendly spaces open across the city, and finding one is super easy.

Use the Warm Welcome online map to find the nearest space to you and see what’s on: www.warmwelcome.uk

No one should have to face the cold by themselves🧡
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I asked the Scottish Government whether the University is meeting its Fair Work First commitments during the UCU dispute, including giving staff clear channels to be heard.

In this uncertain time, I stand with all staff facing compulsory redundancy and call for fairness and accountability.
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In recent days, I’ve been contacted by constituents who were dismissed by Rockstar Games and are deeply distressed about the way they were treated.

That’s why I’ve written to the Scottish Government. I’ll keep pushing for answers and standing up for those affected.

#WorkersRights #RockstarGames
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚧Albion Road Repair Update: @scottish_water started essential repairs at Albion Road on Monday, 17 November.

📅 Repairs are expected to finish before Christmas, depending on progress. Residents nearby will receive letters with more details.

www.scottishwater.co.uk/In-Your-Area...
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Jamaican community in Scotland is coming together to support families back home who have been affected by the recent hurricane.

Many people have lost homes, belongings, and access to basic essentials, and even a small donation can make a real difference.

#SupportJamaica #HurricaneRelief
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
In this #WorldDiabetesDay I want to recognise those living with diabetes across Scotland.

The #StrikeOutStigma campaign reminds us that no one should feel ashamed of living with diabetes. Stigma has no place in our communities or our healthcare system.
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
New insights on volunteering in Scotland are out!

The Scottish Household Survey 2024 Findings Report, highlighted at today’s CPG on Volunteering, has brought us some good news!

Check out the full report here: volunteerscotland.net/wp-content/u...
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Congratulations to Ali Bowden, the 2025 recipient of the Edinburgh Award!

During her time as Director, Ali helped shape Edinburgh’s identity as a literary capital through citywide reading campaigns, writers’ residencies, and community-based projects that brought literature into everyday life.
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I recently wrote about the need for real investment and shared responsibility to restore the Drylaw Shopping centre, ensuring it becomes a safer and more welcoming place for the community.

📰 You can read the full article at: nen.press/what-next-fo...

#workingforyou #Drylaw
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A full list of community firework events across the city is available on: edinburgh.gov.uk/pests-pollut...

If you spot any unauthorised bonfires or firework displays, you can report them to the Council on 0131 200 2000, to Police Scotland on 101, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎉Great news for Dreghorn! Twelve households are now officially council tenants after the Council secured the future of their homes.

Full story: edinburghcoun-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/latest-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Calderwood was built on a promise of proper school provision, and many parents now worry that this promise is no longer being honoured.

That’s why I’ve written to the Scottish Government and West Lothian Council to ask for clarity and a long-term solution that truly supports Calderwood.
October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
More than 9000 hate crimes were recorded in Scotland last year, a figure that should concern every one of us.

📰 Read the full article: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Join Scottish Interfaith Week to come together across faiths, cultures, and generations, to listen, connect, and envision a kinder, more compassionate future.

Taking place 2–9 November, with events happening across Scotland.

✨ Find out what’s happening near you:
www.scottishinterfaithweek.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
More roadshow dates for January will be shared soon.

Learn more: roadsafety.scot/maturedrivers
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
West Lothian Council has opened its Budget Consultation!

🗳 This is an opportunity to highlight what services you value most and where future priorities should lie.

⏰ Consultation closes: Sunday 16 November

🔗 Take part and learn more here:
yoursay.westlothian.gov.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚴Tour de France 2027 is coming to Edinburgh!

Big news the City of Edinburgh Council has approved plans to make sure the world’s most famous cycling event leaves a lasting legacy for our city.

Read more at: edinburghcoun-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/latest-...
October 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🚋Have your say on the future of Edinburgh’s tram network, from Granton to the BioQuarter and beyond.

📍 Drylaw Neighbourhood Community Centre
🗓 Tuesday 28 Oct
⏰ 4pm–7pm

You can also fill the online consultation: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
💬 Your chance to be part of the conversation about our local health services!

📅 Monday 10 November 2025 at Mainpoint, 1st Floor, 102 West Port, Edinburgh, EH3 9DN, from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.

Register to attend and / or submit your question here: org.nhslothian.scot/keydocuments...
October 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As one of the leading artists bridging traditional and digital art, Trevor’s work is pushing deeply relevant conversations about to the times we’re living in.

Check out more of Trevor’s work at trevorjonesart.com/expos3d
October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Trevor's work invites us to reflect on how we’ve begun turning to technology for answers, direction, and even comfort, much like people once turned to the divine. At the heart of it all is LOGOS, an AI “god” that watches, learns, and responds to you as you move through the space.
October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of meeting Trevor Jones and his wife Violetta, who welcomed me so warmly at Custom House for Trevor’s exhibition EXPOS3D.
October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
💼 Great to see Edinburgh Council using its spending power to support local jobs, apprenticeships and community projects.

Investing locally means building fairer, stronger communities across our city.

Read more: edinburghcoun-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/latest-...
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Hate has no place in Scotland. If you witness or experience hate crime, don’t stay silent, report it.

📞 Call Police Scotland on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
💻 You can also report incidents online at the Police Scotland website.
scotland.police.uk/contact-us/r...

#NationalHCAW
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM