Emma has urged households in the Highlands & Islands to check if they are eligible for a reduction to their council tax bill. The council tax reduction scheme, introduced by the SNP in 2013, helps households on low income save money on their bill. The scheme has saved Scottish households over £3.5 billion in the [...]

Emma attended the 2024 Rural Housing Scotland Conference in Aviemore on Friday [23rd of February 2024] to discuss the Scottish Government’s Addressing Depopulation Action Plan and how to sustain rural communities in the Highlands & Islands. The plan, which was published last week [16th of February], is particularly important to rural communities that are already facing a [...]

It was an honour to speak on behalf of the Scottish Government at Saturday’s rally at George Square, marking two years since the escalation of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. Scotland continues to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, wishing for a speedy victory and ready to support displaced Ukrainians living here. I joined the AUGB, [...]

Emma held a talk with social science students at the Inverness UHI campus during February recess, speaking to students about what it is like to work in politics. Emma spoke with students about her childhood and how that inspired her to get into politics. Starting as a youth ambassador for See Me Scotland to now [...]

Emma visited the Inverness Justice Centre last week [Thursday 15th] to hear about the introduction of virtual courts. The Inverness Justice Centre, opened in March 2020, has facilities in place that allow for witnesses to give evidence in court virtually. Not only does this help to preserve the quality of evidence, but it also allows [...]

Emma met with Safe, Strong & Free to hear about the work they do to prevent sexual assault and the exploitation of children across the Highlands. Safe, Strong & Free visits schools, carrying out workshops to teach children about serious issues in a fun way. They speak to children about a variety of topics including [...]

Emma has heard of the success of the Victorian Market in Inverness after £1.8 million was invested as part of plans to revitalise the city centre. Last week, Emma had a walk around the Victorian Market on Thursday to hear about how things were going since the renovation was complete and future plans for the [...]

Emma toured the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness to hear about the work they are doing to ensure all groups in society are represented in the centre.  The centre next to Bught Park includes archives that date back to the 14th century, including materials from locations across the region, giving an insight into what happened [...]

Emma Roddick has heard of the difference the Inverness InSpire Project has made in the local community.  The InSpire Project launched in 2016 offering "Bags of Hope" and has since grown to offer toiletries, emergency food parcels, uniform, and winter jackets for children and their families who are in need of extra support in the [...]

I had a brilliant time at the beginning of this month at the Highland Parasport Festival in Grantown-On-Spey, organised by Scottish Disability Sport. It was wonderful to see all the kids getting involved and trying out some new sports. We know that sport is so important for physical and mental health, but also to address [...]