1459 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM NORTH AYRSHIRE HEADED TO WORK OR FURTHER EDUCATION  95.9% of school leavers from North Ayrshire are in positive destinations, according to new statistics from the Scottish Government.  Last year saw the highest number of young people across Scotland in work, education or further training after leaving school since records began.  Of... Continue Reading →

‘GAME CHANGER’ ANTI-POVERTY TOOL VITAL IN TACKLING TORY COST OF LIVING CRISIS 7,440 children in North Ayrshire have benefited from the Scottish Child Payment since it was introduced, according to new figures released by the Scottish Government. Now available to all eligible children under 16, 7,440 children in North Ayrshire have received since the scheme’s... Continue Reading →

Ruth was out and about in Cunninghamhead yesterday to let residents know about a Scottish Government consultation on the Mobile Homes Act 1983. The Scottish Government wants to make sure that the protections relating to pitch fee uprating for permanent residents of residential mobile homes remain fair, appropriate and in line with development of statistical... Continue Reading →

After over decade of leadership, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has formally resigned from the role and as party leader this morning. Ruth took to social media to thank Nicola publicly for all she has done for the country and the party. Ruth shared; As our first female and longest serving First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has... Continue Reading →

With more than £130 million having been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children since the launch of a Scottish Government benefit local MSP Ruth Maguire is urging families to check whether they might be entitled to support. The latest official figures show the families of over 54,000 children and young people were receiving... Continue Reading →

January has been another busy month for Ruth, in both the Scottish Parliament and the Cunninghame South constituency. Read a flavour of what Ruth has been involved in this month down below in our January Bulletin. Parliamentary work Grace's Law Ruth is working with a local constituent and the non-government bills unit to explore creating... Continue Reading →

FAMILIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE SAVE ON AVERAGE £5,000 ON CHILDCARE COSTS The number of children benefitting from free early learning and childcare in North Ayrshire stands at 2,108. Saving the average family £5,000 per eligible child on childcare costs. Among the children who are eligible,215 eligible two-year-olds and 1,793 three-four-year olds in North Ayrshire are... Continue Reading →

14315 BABY BOXES ALREADY DELIVERED IN AYRSHIRE & ARRAN Cunninghame South SNP MSP Ruth Maguire, has welcomed the news that Scotland’s Baby Box –14315 of which have already been delivered across Ayrshire and Arran– is receiving a makeover for its fifth birthday. The Scottish Government introduced the Baby Boxes scheme in 2017, entitling every newborn in Scotland to a box containing essential items intended to... Continue Reading →