Councillor John Glover, deceased Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 We are deeply saddened to learn that Councillor John Glover died on February 24th 2024 after a period of ill health. He was a greatly valued local Councillor and champion of our Association. John was elected as the first Conservative Councillor of Kilwinning ward in 2017 and was re-elected in 2022. He was held in great regard by the people he represented and was a dutiful public servant during his... Local News
Candidate in ‘high spirits” after Arran visit. 28th February 2016 Jamie Greene, local Conservative candidate was given a tour of Arran distillery in Lochranza last week as part of his programme of visits to various businesses... Local News
Calls for intervention and resignation over farmer payment gaffe. 28th February 2016 " It’s time to go” is the call on the rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead from a senior farming figure as pressure on the SNP is intensifying over its... Local News
Scottish government letting down young people with mental health problems says local candidate 28th February 2016 The SNP are continuing to let down young people when it comes to mental health services, according to local Scottish Conservative candidate Jamie Greene Local News
Candidate questions Lib Dem plans for decriminalising drugs as Ayrshire spend on drugs paraphernalia is revealed 28th February 2016 Jamie Greene, local Conservative candidate has criticised a proposal by the Liberal Democrats to decriminalise drugs after it emerged the NHS already spends... Local News
Conservative candidate responds to claims that Smith is not being delivered 22nd February 2016 Local SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson was quoted last week condemning the UK Treasury’s Fiscal Framework proposal saying that the UK government was still not keeping... Local News
No loo is no laughing matter! 22nd February 2016 Jamie Greene, Scottish Conservative candidate for Cunninghame North has blasted proposed council cuts being forced upon North Ayrshire council, including the... Local News
Cllr Marshall responds to North Ayrshire Council budget cuts imposed by the Scottish Government 17th February 2016 Cllr Tom Marshall, who representsthe North Coast & Cumbraes ward on North Ayrshire Council, delivered a speech on the budget cuts imposed on North Ayrshire... Local News
Rise in alcohol and drug call outs for ambulance crews in Ayrshire 17th February 2016 There was a significant rise in the amount of people under the influence of drink or drugs seeking ambulance assistance over the festive period in Ayrshire... Local News
Ayrshire farmers still left without payments as audit probe is announced 15th February 2016 Audit Scotland has announced it is to probe the Scottish Government’s failed £178 million IT system which has left farmers waiting for vital CAP payments. Rural... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
