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Craig Hoy

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MSP for the South of Scotland Region
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government
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MSP for South of Scotland and former Councillor for Haddington and Lammermuir Ward.

Craig was elected as MSP for South of Scotland in May 2021 and serves as a Shadow Health Minister covering Mental Health and Social Care. He is the Chairman of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.

A Gifford resident, Craig started his working life in journalism, first working for the BBC before setting up several publications including Holyrood Magazine. He went on to work in public affairs at home and abroad, starting his own company.

In his time living in East Lothian Craig has successfully campaigned against unsuitable housing proposals in the Conservation area and pushed for action on Anti-Social Behaviour.

Craig regularly attends concerts, festivals and social events in and around the local area and enjoys the shops, restaurants, bars and cafes within Haddington and the broader East Lothian area. 

Contact Craig at: [email protected]

 

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Craig Hoy calls upon Scottish Government to do more to support tourism industry in East Lothian

Tuesday, 29 June, 2021
Craig Hoy MSP has called upon the Scottish Government to do more to support the tourism industry in East Lothian following the positive news that North Berwick has been named one of the UK’s top seaside towns to visit. Craig has submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament welcoming the Which Surv
Craig Hoy

Thank You East Lothian - Cllr. Craig Hoy

Thursday, 31 December, 2020
As 2020 draws to a close there can be no better time to thank East Lothian communities for their collective, heroic efforts over this unprecedented and challenging year. From public sector workers operating at the NHS frontline and in our classrooms - to grandparents who sacrificed seeing their fam
Craig Hoy Dunbar

Craig Hoy warns of Dunbar over-development risk

Saturday, 5 December, 2020
Ahead of a weekend campaigning on the issue, Craig Hoy is warning that Dunbar continues to be the focus of significant housebuilding and retail construction.
Hoy and Opperman

UK Minister Visits East Lothian and Backs Craig's Campaign

Monday, 31 August, 2020
UK Work and Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP has visited East Lothian where he met local firms investing in future jobs and growth and gave his support to Craig Hoy's Holyrood campaign. The Minister joined Craig at PureMalt in Haddington where they met with Deputy Managing Director Ross Turner and
Craig Hoy and Lachlan Bruce

Councillors Campaign to Support Our Local Businesses

Tuesday, 14 July, 2020
Scottish Conservative Councillors Craig Hoy and Lachlan Bruce have taken part in a series of High Street surgeries to meet local firms as part of their "Support Our Local Businesses" campaign.
Craig Hoy

Craig Hoy sets out plan to support East Lothian's hospitality businesses

Thursday, 28 May, 2020
As Scotland’s phased return from lockdown gets underway, Craig Hoy has proposed a package of measures designed to help local hospitality businesses begin their recovery.
Craig Hoy, Councillor, Haddington

Craig Hoy: A Strong Local Voice - 12 Months Serving You, 12 Promises Delivered

Saturday, 9 May, 2020
It’s 12 months since Craig Hoy beat the odds to win the Haddington and Lammermuir By-Election. Here we explore what he has delivered for East Lothian residents   In last May's By-Election campaign Craig made 12 main pledges to voters in Haddington and the Lammermuirs.
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East Lothian Conservative Councillors Call on SNP to Hand Over £155 million in Scottish Council Funding

Tuesday, 5 May, 2020
Thanks to the UK Government, councils across Scotland are due to receive around £155 million as a result of extra council spending in England. But instead of promising to send the cash on, the SNP advised councils to raid their own savings, despite Audit Scotland repea
Craig Hoy visits the Kinwegar Recycling Centre in 2019

Craig Hoy Calls on First Minister to Re-Open East Lothian's Council Dumps

Saturday, 2 May, 2020
Conservative Councillor Craig Hoy has called on the First Minister to lift the ban on council dumps to allow East Lothian’s recycling centres to reopen. With fly-tipping on the rise and many people stock-piling rubbish at home, Councillor Hoy says Nicola Sturgeon should follow the lead set by Engla
Jane Henderson

Conservative Group calls for return of East Lothian Council meetings to maintain public confidence during Covid-19 crisis

Tuesday, 28 April, 2020
The Conservative Group on East Lothian Council is today calling for key Council committees to be restored following a period of administrative lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Since mid-March, East Lothian Council has been operating under emergency recess procedures, with decisions bein
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