SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has urged community groups in Cunninghame South to apply for a new £2 million fund to help local communities have a greater say in decision-making. The Scottish Government’s Community Choices Fund will allow community groups to organise participatory budgeting events. These events give communities the opportunity to make decisions on how... Continue Reading →
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Motion S5M-00456: Citizens Advice Scotland’s Report, Learning From Testing Times
That the Parliament welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's report, Learning From Testing Times, which analyses the impact of the early rollout of universal credit (UC) in Scotland on Citizens Advice Bureaux clients; is concerned at the substantial number of early issues highlighted in the report due to the way that the UK Government has designed UC,... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-00189: This Man Cares
That the Parliament notes the Ayrshire College social media campaign, #ThisManCares, and its event on 26 May 2016, Men in Care, which encourages men to consider a career in the health and social care sector; believes this is a hugely worthwhile initiative as tackling occupational segregation not only progresses gender equality but is also beneficial... Continue Reading →
North Ayrshire Council welcome TIE campaign
Yesterday (Wednesday 30th March) my motion welcoming the Time For Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign was passed at full council with thoughtful, supportive contributions from across the council chamber.In terms of LGBT+ equality Scotland is considered one of the most progressive countries in Europe.Although from a legislative level this is true I think we would all... Continue Reading →
RUTH JOINS ‘GET LOUD FOR MS’ CAMPAIGN
Councillor Ruth Maguire has signed up to Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland’s campaign to be an ‘MS: Voice for Change’. The Society is asking all candidates in the forthcoming Holyrood elections to support their constituents who live with the daily reality of MS by pledging their support to three key asks:1. Care, support and treatment for people... Continue Reading →
Ruth responds to calls to support nature and “Vote for Bob”
"We're lucky to live somewhere with an abundance of beautiful natural spaces, spending time there is important for our physical and emotional well-being. I will be happy to work with local and national groups to enhance and protect wildlife and natural spaces for our benefit and that of future generations."https://www.voteforbob.co.uk/Protecting, preserving and promoting Scotland’s world-renowned... Continue Reading →
Ruth responds to calls to support nature and "Vote for Bob"
"We're lucky to live somewhere with an abundance of beautiful natural spaces, spending time there is important for our physical and emotional well-being. I will be happy to work with local and national groups to enhance and protect wildlife and natural spaces for our benefit and that of future generations."https://www.voteforbob.co.uk/Protecting, preserving and promoting Scotland’s world-renowned... Continue Reading →
RUTH WELCOMES PROGRESSIVE REFORM TO COUNCIL TAX
PLANS ‘FAIRER, PROGRESSIVE AND LOCALLY EMPOWERING’Cunninghame South candidate Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government’s plans for an ambitious, progressive set of reforms to the Council Tax – which will see the rates paid by those in the highest bands pay more, with the money raised invested in schools across North Ayrshire. As announced by First... Continue Reading →
The fair deal the SNP have been calling for secured.
WATCH: The First Minister announces a deal has been struck on the fiscal framework https://t.co/gIIbUbqQ6U pic.twitter.com/OcXvA973Rj— STV News (@STVNews) February 23, 2016//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
PAY RISE FOR LOWER INCOMES, NOT LABOURS TAX RISE FOR ALL
WAGE RISE FOR CARE WORKERS AND CONTINUED FREEZE ON COUNCIL TAXAfter the bombast and insults from Labour, North Ayrshire SNP sets out why the council settlement is to be welcomed and urges Labour councillor colleagues to step up and contribute positively to the budget process. On Monday North Ayrshire Council agreed a funding deal that... Continue Reading →
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