November 25this the start of the White Ribbon 16 Days of Action - an international drive to encourage men and boys to speak out about domestic violence.  Rates of violence against women in North Ayrshire continue to give cause for concern.  Sadly, domestic abuse continues to affect too many families and individuals within our communities. ... Continue Reading →

Spent a great afternoon in Castlepark Primary School and Early Years Centre today attending the Official opening.Both the refurbished and brand new sections of the building look great and the staff and pupils are rightly proud of their new school.There was a really nice atmosphere throughout the school and the boys who gave myself and... Continue Reading →

On Monday night North Ayrshire Council held a "Straight Talking" event entitled "North Ayrshire, The Best place to grow up", the first aimed at our young people.  It was a really well attended, lively event and I was pleased to see so many take part and share their views and feeling that the exercise was worthwhile and... Continue Reading →

The first item for debate at this years annual conference in Perth was Mike Weir MP's motion condemning the disgraceful sell off of our Royal Mail by the Westminster Government. Passed unanimously SNP conference has sent out a clear message to people in Scotland – We are committed to our public services and will not simply sit by and... Continue Reading →

Event Saturday 16th November 12-4 - Your Opinion countsOver the last 3 months a group made up local people, community and church groups, the council and businesses have come together to identify priorities for the future of Fullarton and Harbourside.  Through door to door surveys and interviews with local tenants and residents, organisations and agencies... Continue Reading →

North Ayrshire Youth Champion, Cllr Ruth Maguire has welcomed news that young people who will be 16 or over in next year’s referendum can now register to take part.The SNP has long been in favour of giving 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote in all elections and has already made this possible... Continue Reading →

After first calling in on the Provost's fundraising event in Cunninghame House it was onto Irvine Library for their MacMillan Coffee Morning.  I really enjoyed hearing about Irvine Librarys' nomination for an Ayrshire Business award this year in the "Employer Diversity" category.  It's always good to hear first hand the positive impact an inclusive approach to... Continue Reading →

North Ayrshire SNP council group mark 1 year till YES

The Royal mail should not be viewed as simply another business to be sold off to the highest bidder.  It is part of our infrastructure.  At the SNP conference in October I will be supporting Mike Weir MPs motion to ensure that a universal service is maintained in an independent Scotland and that if necessary Royal Mail will be... Continue Reading →

With Margaret Burgess MSPIt was a pleasure to attend the Youth Business Scotland Awards last Friday.  Held at Entrepreneurial Sparks "Hatchery" in Dundonald.Guests enjoyed hearing presentations from some really interesting young, local business people.  Then to the Awards presentation......Irvine's Good Travel Company won Business of the Year with Inca Beauty runner up.www.goodtravelcompany.co.ukwww.incabeautysalon.com