It was a real pleasure to visit 1st Irvine guides on Wednesday 25th June.  The young women had written to me as part of their citizenship work and shared some of their concerns about the area.  We had a really good discussion about litter and the environment, outdoor play and safety.  I came away with... Continue Reading →

“North Ayrshire Council recognise the value and services the credit union can offer our community and actively promote the Credit Union throughout the area. “Financial inclusion is hugely important and local credit unions have a key part to play, particularly, working to promote financial wellbeing and reduce poverty in the community.”It’s great to see North... Continue Reading →

With the double award winning North Ayrshire Housing Teamat Scottish Housing Awards EIC Edinburgh

North Ayrshire rising stars awards took place on Friday 13th June.  As North Ayrshire Youth Champion I was privileged to play a part opening and closing proceedings in Greenwood.  "It's a privilege is one of those phrases that trips off the tongue a lot in speeches but I mean what I say, getting to call... Continue Reading →

At our last NAC Police and Fire & Rescue committee on 12th February  I raised the issue of stop and search of young people, my primary concern was around whether or not young people could give informed consent to searches if they were not fully aware of their rights on the matter.  On the back... Continue Reading →

Today North Ayrshire Council unanimously backed my motion giving our full support to the Scottish Youth Parliaments Care, Fair Share Campaign.  "NAC notes the invaluable service provided by Scotland's Young Carers; expresses concern at the difficult financial circumstances that can force young carers into poverty, commits to implementing the Scottish Government revised EMA guidance ensuring... Continue Reading →

Today I visited North Ayrshire council's latest build project which will Provide 46 new homes in Kilwinning.  Housing services have done a really good job of incorporating the natural surroundings into the project.  The team have worked with the Scottish Wildlife Trust to link with neighbouring Corsehillmuir wood with a new footpath which runs alongside... Continue Reading →

A bit late to the party after the Provosts Civic pride awards we arrived in time to join family forsome good speeches and great music at Glasgow's Unite against racism and fascism rally.  Marking UN Anti Racism Day the message was clear.No to scapegoating immigrantsNo to IslamaphobiaYES to Diversity!

Last Saturday Women for Independence launched a new video to mark International Women’s Day on March 8th.  Designed to appeal to the thousands of women in Scotland who are still unsure how they’ll cast their vote in September or are unregistered, the short film features contributions from 20 women, young and old, from all over Scotland.... Continue Reading →

With founding members Sian & JoshOn Saturday I was honoured to attend OpeNAyrshire's first birthday party.  OpeNAyrshire are North Ayrshire's first LGBT youth group.  Set up last year with support from North Ayrshire Council Youth Workers they meet weekly and provide a safe, friendly supportive, fun space for LGBT young people and their supporters.The event... Continue Reading →