Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the extension of the Scottish Government’s temporary ban of eviction notices until the end of March. The extended ban – will apply to all evictions in areas subject to level 3 or 4 restrictions, except cases of serious anti-social behaviour, including domestic abuse. Subject to review every three weeks to... Continue Reading →
Over 2000 Young Carers Receive Young Carers Grant
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the news that £600,000 has been paid to eligible young carers by the Scottish Government. Over 2000 young carers received a payment between October 2019 and October 2020. The Young Carer Grant is a payment of £305.10 for young people, aged 16, 17 and 18, who spend an average of... Continue Reading →
Stick to Lockdown rules – keep each other safe
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is urging everyone in North Ayrshire to adhere strictly to the new COVID restrictions announced today. During an emergency recall of the Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that from tomorrow and for the duration of January, there will be a legal requirement for everyone in Level 4 areas to... Continue Reading →
Whitehurst Primary Pupil wins MSPs Christmas card competition
A P7 pupil from Whitehurst Park Primary School, Kilwinning has been selected as the winner of Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire's Christmas Card competition. The winning design made by Max was chosen out of dozens of entries from across the local primary schools sent into the MSP's office from school pupils throughout the area and... Continue Reading →
Self Isolating Guidance Update Won’t Affect Grant Payments
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government’s self-isolation payment will not be impacted, following an update that anyone required to self-isolate will need to do so for 10 days, rather than 14 days. The £500 grant - which will not be reduced as a result of the updated clinical guidance -... Continue Reading →
Action Needed to Improve Housing Outcomes for Domestic Violence Victims
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed the findings of a new report which calls for social landlords to take a human rights approach to improve outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Government proposes to change the way that councils and housing associations provide support to victims of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs ‘Ambitious’ Steps to Tackle Climate Emergency
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of more than 100 ambitious new policies and proposals to support Scotland’s green recovery and help deliver a just transition to net zero. They form part of the Climate Change Plan 2018 – 2032, which has been updated to reflect the world’s most ambitious climate targets as enshrined... Continue Reading →
Unnecessary’ Human Rights Act Review Must Not Undermine Holyrood
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today noted that the Scottish Government had not been consulted by Westminster in its announced plans to review the Human Rights Act following Brexit. The UK Government announced earlier this week that it intended to review the 1998 Human Rights Act, which allows UK citizens to rely on the European Convention... Continue Reading →
New Scottish Government Support to Target Sectors In Need
Businesses in North Ayrshire will receive their share of targeted Scottish Government coronavirus funding worth £185 million. The funding was announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and will benefit a wide range of sectors, such as taxi drivers, arts venues and the hospitality sector. The Scottish Government is developing grant schemes for hospitality, the events sector, live music,... Continue Reading →
Covid Restriction Levels Updated
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the updated coronavirus restriction levels which sees all three council areas in Ayrshire now sitting at Level 3. As of Friday 11th December, North Ayrshire will be joined by East and South Ayrshire which are among the 11 local authority areas which will move from Level 4 following improvement in... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 