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
Ferry Journeys Cancelled or Delayed 20th March 2018 Recent data, uncovered by Jamie Greene MSP following a parliamentary question to the Scottish Parliament, has brought to light the extent of delays and... Local News
Financial Circular Reveals Real Term Cut 13th March 2018 The 2018/19 Financial Circular, passed by the Scottish Government last week, revealed a real terms cut to North Ayrshire Council of £2.929 million. The... Holyrood News
Conservative Group rejects Labour 12.5% Council Tax Grab 13th March 2018 At the recent Budget meeting held in Cunninghame House the Conservatives unanimously voted against a proposed Labour Administration council tax grab of 12.5%... Local News
Councillor out of depth over Transport Police merger 13th March 2018 Photograph used with permission. Copyright Thomas Nugent Kilwinning SNP Councillor Scott Davidson took to the press and social media to express how ‘appalled’... Local News
Labour Council Tax Plan 'Bonkers' 6th March 2018 Jamie Greene MSP has described the North Ayrshire Labour council group’s council tax proposals as “bonkers” after they put forward a motion proposing a 12.55... Local News
Concerns Over Kilwinning Medical Practice 20th February 2018 Photograph used with permission. Copyright Ian Rainey Local MSP Jamie Greene has raised concern over changes being made to Kilwinning Medical Practice that will... Local News
Astonished! 15th February 2018 Jamie Greene MSP spoke of his astonishment at the response he got on Facebook when he asked residents to send in examples of potholes in the local area. Within... Local News
Jamie Greene MSP Meets Students from Auchenharvie Academy 13th February 2018 Jamie met students from Auchenharvie Academy in the Scottish Parliament to talk about the roles of MSPs and for a question and answer session. He was joined by... Local News
Jamie Greene MSP Welcomes New Islands Bill 13th February 2018 Jamie welcomed the new Islands Bill passing the first hurdle in the Scottish Parliament. Speaking in the “stage 1” debate in Holyrood, the West Scotland MSP... 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
