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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
