Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick joined Inverness-based charity Spokes for Folks on one of their frequent rides around the city this week. The group offers assisted trike or adapted bike rides, which are piloted by trained volunteers, for the elderly or those with limited mobility around Inverness. Joining in on a ride with Gateway [...]

Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick visited two active travel initiatives in Inverness to show her support for their work and find out more about future projects - Hi-Bike and Velocity Café & Bicycle Workshop. Commenting, Roddick said: "I'm a big advocate for active travel but in order for it to work for people, it's [...]

Emma Roddick has spoken out about her last City of Inverness Area Committee meeting as a councillor, having been elected to the Scottish Parliament last year, during which a Road Traffic Order was agreed for the active travel measures at Riverside Way. The now-MSP, who spoke in favour of the recommendations, highlighted the need for [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has argued in Parliament for consideration of the wider “causes of low footfall” when designing business support. In a debate on the Scotland Loves Local Fund, which recently paid out its first round of grants including £20,000 to Inverness and surrounding areas, she celebrated that this funding was “at [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has questioned Transport Minister Graeme Dey over the incoming ban on parking on pavements and public walkways. Roddick asked the Transport Minister for suggestions on how communities and local authorities can encourage more appropriate use of pavements prior to the ban coming into force. Discussing the issue, Roddick said: [...]