This week, Ruth has Held MSP advice surgeries at the Irvine Office, Whitehurst Park Community Centre, Redburn Community Centre, and Bourtreehill Library to listen to and help constituents Convened the latest meeting of Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Credit Unions, at which Ruth was delighted to welcome the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 30th January – 5th February
This week, Ruth has: Visited Blacklands Primary and Kilwinning Academy to meet with staff and pupils to learn about Nurture approaches and its positive impact on attainment and inclusion Met with John Dickie of the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) to discuss the work of the Social Security Committee and in particular the proposed... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 23rd January – 29th January
This week, Ruth has: Held MSP advices surgeries at Towerlands, Castlepark, Springside, and Lanfine community centres to listen to and help constituents Met with the Federation of Master Builders to discuss the findings of their report, ‘Small is Beautiful, Delivering More Homes Through Small Sites’ and the challenges and opportunities it raises As... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 16th January – 22nd January
This week, Ruth has: Met with Transport Scotland to discuss issues around safety at the Dalgavern section of the A737 Visited local renewables company, Windhoist, to find out more about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry As a member of the Local Government and Communities Committee, taken evidence from a range of individuals and... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 9th-15th January
This week, Ruth has: Held MSP advices surgeries at the Beattie Library in Stevenston, the Irvine Office, Cranberry Moss Community Centre and Hayocks Community Hall to listen to and help constituents Questioned the Scottish Government about the progress being made in the implementation of its ‘Equally Safe’ strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 28th November – 4th December
This week, Ruth: Visited Kilwinning with representatives of Scotland’s Town Partnership to discuss issues affecting the towns of Cunninghame South Spoke in a Holyrood debate about the impact of Brexit on culture, creative industries and tourism, highlighting the personal cultural enrichment and interchange that stems from free movement Scrutinised several pieces of legislation, including sections... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 21st-27th November
Last week, Ruth: • Held MSP advices surgeries in Towerlands, Castlepark, Springside and Lanfine community centres • Spoke in a Holyrood debate about the Future of Social Security in Scotland, condemning the morally bankrupt welfare reform of the UK Tory Govt, and focusing on how the devolution of 15% of welfare powers to Scotland gives... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 14th-20th November
Last week, Ruth: • Attended Kilwinning’s Christmas Lights Switch On and dropped by to say hi to the North Ayrshire police officers on patrol • Spoke in a Holyrood debate about the importance of flexible working practices to both staff health and happiness and business productivity • Helped to raise awareness of HIV Testing Week... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 7th – 13th November
Last week, along with constituency case work on a number of topics, Ruth: Held surgeries in Stevenston and Irvine to listen to and help constituents Led a a Holyrood debate marking International Credit Union Day 2016 and the important role played by credit unions in tackling poverty and empowering local communities Spoke about her new... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin Monday 31st October – 4th November
This week, along with constituency case work on a number of topics, Ruth has: Visited Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre where she met and learned about hedgehogs in her role as MSP Species Champion for the hedgehog Attended the meeting of the Local Government and Communities Committee to take evidence on increasing turnout for Local Government... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 