Having received the good news that I have been approved as a prospective parliamentary candidate, I am happy to announce that I am seeking selection for Cunninghame South in the 2016 Holyrood election.Our current MSP, Margaret Burgess has been an excellent elected representative and worked tirelessly for the area. If selected, then elected I will... Continue Reading →

Scotland calling Tajikistan - Cllr Maguire picture with NA Youth Services team & MSYP Nairn MacdonaldUnicef's flagship conference took place thousands of miles away from North Ayrshire but that didn't stop North Ayrshire playing a significant role.The council was asked to be Scotland's representative in the Children's Water Sanitation and Hygiene Forum.  This was in... Continue Reading →

 North Ayrshire Council's largest ever affordable housing development was officially opened today by the Provost of North Ayrshire, Joan Sturgeon.The development consists of 80 high quality new homes for social rent.  The cost of building the new homes was £8.2 million.  This was jointly funded by North Ayrshire Council and the Scottish Government - which... Continue Reading →

It was a real pleasure to attend the LGBT conversation cafe at Ayrshire College today.  LGBT young people and their supporters and allies including representatives of Police Scotland, The Fire Service and Ayrshire College Student Association gathered in Kilwinning to spend some time in conversation.  Topics covered included Education, Health, Friends and Family and Community.It... Continue Reading →

It is very disappointing to read on Common Space that Police Scotland have continued with "consensual" searches of children despite assurances that the practice will stop.  I have previously voiced concerns about this matter with North Ayrshire's Police and Fire and Rescue committee, namely around how young people could provide informed consent if they didn't understand... Continue Reading →

Today at a specially convened meeting North Ayrshire Council approved the Health and Social Care Integration plan.   The integration scheme sets out the terms and conditions of the Integration of Health and Social Care and the relationship between the council and Ayrshire and Arran Health Board.  Integrating two large organisations is a rather complicated, technical process... Continue Reading →

This week COSLA’s Gender Balance Task group met with Political Leaders to discuss our recommendations for achieving gender balance in COSLA’s Leadership Team and Spokespeople.  I am very pleased to report positive responses from the SNP, Lib Dem and Labour Leaders who will commend our recommendations to enshrine Gender equality in COSLA’s Constitution to their... Continue Reading →

A very well attended Cunninghame South SNP meeting in CastleparkMonday- Meeting with Redburn and Vineburgh Community association.Tuesday- Youth Champion work plan- SNP Council group meeting- Education Cabinet meetingWednesday- COSLA Gender Balance Task Group- Cunninghame South SNP branch meeting Thursday-Health and Social Care Shadow Integration Board- Ward 8 North Coast By Election - SNP win!At the... Continue Reading →