http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Scot Gov Reshuffle en Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:44:44 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83620 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:46:42 +0000 wee folding bike 83620@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>'control over cities' seems unlikely...</em></p> <p>Given that Cosla seem to be on the verge of following the Bain doctrine. Pat Watters had more sense. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83616 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:12:16 +0000 chdot 83616@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Ms Sturgeon’s new portfolio also includes control over infrastructure and cities, but it was the move to put her at the centre of the referendum negotiations that caused most comment.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/scottish-government-reshuffle-sturgeon-to-pick-up-pace-of-referendum-talks-1-2507457" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/scottish-government-reshuffle-sturgeon-to-pick-up-pace-of-referendum-talks-1-2507457</a></p> <p>'control over cities' seems unlikely... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83610 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:41:35 +0000 Morningsider 83610@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SRD - transport sits in the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee, which scrutinises most of the portfolio now covered by the Deputy First Minister (DFM). Junior Ministers working for the DFM are Keith Brown (Transport and Veterans) and Margaret Burgess (Housing and Welfare) - so the remit of the Committee is unlikely to change. There is a reasonable possibility that an ad hoc committee will be created to consider the Referendum Bill, as it doesn't really sit within the remit of any of the current committees. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83591 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:15:19 +0000 crowriver 83591@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>So it's not Keith Brown in charge of the big stuff then?</em></p> <p>Keith does as he's told, whether by Alex, Nicola, John or wee Eck. </p> <p>His policy on cycling seems to be "humour the cycling nutters and pass the buck to local authorities".</p> <p>Which means more cack handed, half arsed local 'networks' of paths/cycle lanes which fizzle out before going anywhere due to <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8343">'cross boundary' issues</a>... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83588 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:04:49 +0000 wee folding bike 83588@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mine is filling up with the rather good Madness reissues. The extras are great. Up to "Rise and Fall" now. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83586 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:53:34 +0000 gembo 83586@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just like shuffle on your iPod? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83583 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:34:57 +0000 wee folding bike 83583@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Remains to be seen. I don't think we are likely to be confused by it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83582 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:26:09 +0000 chdot 83582@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Nicola is now "Yes Minister"</p> <p>"</p> <p>Wots the question?! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83581 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:17:44 +0000 wee folding bike 83581@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Saw a photo on the Internet, Nicola is now "Yes Minister". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83576 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:00:50 +0000 chdot 83576@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Alex Neil is replaced by Nicola Sturgeon as Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure<br /> "</p> <p>So it's not Keith Brown in charge of the big stuff then?</p> <p>Don't suppose Nicola will have much time to consider spending on cycle networks if she's busy with the referendum? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83565 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:34:13 +0000 crowriver 83565@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The new Environment czar's credentials in full (from the SNP web site:</p> <p><em>Paul Wheelhouse MSP<br /> Biography:</p> <p>Paul is a professional economist and, since 1992, has specialised in higher and further education markets, policy evaluation and economic appraisal and impact assessment of capital projects.<br /> Born in Belfast in 1970, Paul was raised in Edinburgh, attending Stewart's Melville College.Paul gained an honours degree in Economics from the University of Aberdeen and an MBA from University of Edinburgh.<br /> Paul has lived in Berwickshire since 2000, and has served as a community councillor since 2001. Paul joined the SNP in 2003 and is Organiser for Roxburgh and Berwickshire SNP.<br /> He is a member of Shelter, SSPCA and RSPB.</em></p> <p>Ah so maybe he's a twitcher? However, according to his LinkedIn profile, this is what he was doing before being elected to Parliament:</p> <p><em>Economist and Education Consultant - Director (Owner)<br /> Paul Wheelhouse Consultancy<br /> May 2010 – August 2011 (1 year 4 months)<br /> Working as a freelance consultant - either directly with clients or as an associate to other consultancy practices. Just completed a formative evaluation of Collaborative Innovation Partnerships for ONE, involving telephone and Internet survey research tasks, as an associate of BiGGAR Economics. Recently contributed to the charrette process for a 3,500 unit development at Hermiston, Edinburgh for Murray Estates Lothian Ltd and, through DTZ, I am working on education impacts of a strategic land allocation at Kirkcaldy, i.e. Kingdom Park. Currently also working with John R Craig and Scotia Homes, through DPP, on an education supporting statement for a proposed 200 unit enabling development at Kintore, Aberdeenshire and undertaking work for a 500 unit development at Bilston, Midlothian for Taylor Wimpey and Hallam Land Management.</p> <p>Senior Consultant<br /> BiGGAR Economics Ltd<br /> June 2009 – May 2010 (1 year)<br /> Senior Consultant position, with considerable exposure to public policy evaluation in respect of science and innovation policy interventions in NWDA, One North East and EEDA regions of England. Also widened experience to include urban regeneration projects. Continued work on providing education technical support to DPP as they promoted a large regeneration site at Newbridge (former continental tyre plant) on behalf of Ediston Properties.</em></p> <p>Housing developments and regeneration, eh? Poacher turned gamekeeper?</p> <p>That's okay though, because he's done a 9 month stint in the Environment dept, during which time he showed <em> a keen interest in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and and rural economic development policy and skills and labour market issues.</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83564 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:22:00 +0000 crowriver 83564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is that guy a junior minister? New England &amp; Wales Transport Secretary is former miner (!) Patrick McLoughlin. Was a transport minister under Thatcher.....so presumably onwards with the Great Car Economy? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83561 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:47:14 +0000 kaputnik 83561@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sorry to take it off the Scottish topic again, but turns out new Tory transport minister <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1135172/Tory-MP-escapes-400-fine-crash-left-cyclist-broken-neck.html"> got off with a £400 fine for SMIDSYing an army Major and breaking his neck...</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83555 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:08:23 +0000 SRD 83555@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>prev Keith brown resp for both transort and housing. split is interesting. esp as scot parl cttee onthis was 'transport &amp; housing' and had said that this year there would be focus on housing,not transport. does this mean cttee system is rejigged too? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83546 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:24:32 +0000 kaputnik 83546@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@DaveC for the same reason that others call him Fat Boab </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83544 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:13:24 +0000 DaveC 83544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The guy sits in my office next to me calls the FM 'Wee Eek', pmsl !!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83535 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:01:42 +0000 kaputnik 83535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have they followed Dave's lead and put a homeopathy believer in charge of NHS, someone with a track record of voting against equality bills in charge of equality and the man that brought you "Big Brother" in charge of the arts council? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8351#post-83532 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:53:33 +0000 crowriver 83532@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In an uncanny mirror image of Downing Street, Bute House has been rearranging the deck chairs too.</p> <p>Alex Neil is replaced by Nicola Sturgeon as Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities. Oh she'll be organising the march to independence too.</p> <p>Alas Keith Brown is still there at Transport, but seems to be responsible for Veterans too now (which seems appropriate). </p> <p>Elsewhere Stewart Stevenson is no longer Minister for Environment and Climate Change (a pity, he was at least a rail user) and is replaced by South of Scotland MSP Paul Wheelhouse (Who he? - Ed).</p> <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-government-reshuffle-nicola-sturgeon-to-lead-snp-s-independence-push-1-2507457" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-government-reshuffle-nicola-sturgeon-to-lead-snp-s-independence-push-1-2507457</a> </p>