Some Freuchie residents have voiced their disappointment at the late cancellation of the visit to Freuchie by Mike Russell  MSP, then Minister of the Environment. We understand your feelings as it was also disappointing for the Freuchie Flood Action Group team who worked hard behind the scenes to pull everything together. However, the finger of fate has been both cruel and kind on this occasion!

It is far better for the flood hit community of Freuchie to be visited by the Minister with flooding as part of their portfolio now and in the future. As such, we can look forward to welcoming Roseanna Cunningham MSP in the near future and to working with the new Minister of the Environment and her team.

Once again, thank you to everyone who had been involved in the preparations and apologies for the short notice on the visit cancellation. Best laid plans of mice and men flood survivors… and all that!

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The First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP, has today re-shuffled his cabinet. He obviously didn’t know that Mike Russell MSP had a long standing appointment this afternoon with the good folk of Freuchie! Unfortunately, Mike Russell was called back to Edinburgh as he headed out to see us! The reason for the last minute cancellation of his visit to Freuchie becomes apparent as he is promoted from Environment to Culture. We wish Mike well in his new role and thank him profusely for his past help and support.

Photos: Mike Russell promoted to Culture, Roseanna Cunningham appointed to Environment – © Office of the Queen’s Printer for Scotland

Fortunately, Roseanna Cunningham MSP moves from the back benches to Minister for the Environment, a wise and very appropriate appointment. As convenor of the Environment and Rural Affairs Committee she guided the new Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill through committee stage in the Scottish Parliament. The new Minister brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of flooding issues.

Looks like we’ll be inviting the new Minister of the Environment to come visit us. We look forward to welcoming Roseanna to Freuchie in the near future.

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Mike Russell MSP, Minister for the Environment, has unfortunately had to call off his visit to Freuchie today. His office called a short time ago to let us know. They will be back in touch to reschedule the visit for another date.

Apologies to our invited guests, residents and the media who were so looking forward to the Minister’s visit. We will be back in touch soon to let you know the new date.

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Freuchie Flood Action Group is delighted to announce a visit to Freuchie by Mike Russell MSP, Minister for the Environment, on the 10th February. The Minister is coming along to spend time with affected residents, officials and invited guests to hear about the Freuchie flooding incidents of last year and to learn from our experiences during and post flood.

Thank you to the Minister for agreeing to come along and to his officials for the behind the scenes organisation to make it happen.

Please note this event is by invitation only.

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