Our local paper here is running a new feature "Community Voices" and each week will give space to a guest writer to contribute their thoughts on a subject close to their heart.  This month the topic is Scottish Independence.  Here are the words I wrote on voting YES:On the 18th of September 2014 we will... Continue Reading →

This weekend the SNP publicly pledged our support to those affected by the Bedroom Tax.  It is those people affected who are at the fore of all our minds and it’s incumbent on all Councillors who oppose these attacks on our communities to work together to reassure and protect. In North Ayrshire the SNP are an minority administration so... Continue Reading →

The Radical Independence Campaign have organised a People's Assembly in Irvine.  The event is taking place on Monday the 18th March at 7pm in The Volunteer Rooms in Irvine.  For more information visit http://radicalindependence.org/ You can contact the organisers by telephone 07894994117 or  email radicalirvine@gmail.com 

Excellent Irvine rock band Culann have been nominated for a Scottish Alternative Music award.  You can show your support by voting for them online at http://www.officialsama.co.uk/vote.co.ukhttp://culann.bigcartel.com/

The 26th of January sees activists all over Scotland taking to the streets for a day of action.  Here in Irvine YES North Ayrshire campaigners will be busy at the cross from 1030 speaking with shoppers, visitors and workers about the possibilities of Independent Scotland.  Members of all parties or none who support Independence are... Continue Reading →

I was pleased to learn yesterday that funding has been secured from Sustrans Scotland to identify the potential to develop and promote Irvine as a Cycle Friendly Town.  The Study area includes the Irvine West and Irvine East Wards and Eglinton Country Park within the Kilwinning Ward.  Eglinton Country Park was included within the Study as it was identified... Continue Reading →

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr - Blithe Yule and a Guid New YearI will be having a break with family over the festive period returning on the 7th January.Details of North Ayrshire Council offices opening along with useful contacts can be found here.

The bauble from my goodie bag - (cup cake eaten on bus home!)Thanks to Irvine Bay Gymnastics Club for inviting me to their Christmas Display at The Flipside today.  What a wonderful club, I was hugely impressed with how friendly and inclusive it was.  Gymnasts of all ages and abilities are welcomed and encouraged.  I... Continue Reading →

Just a quick note to say how happy I am to have been appointed Youth Champion.  North Ayrshire's young people are represented already through the youth council, there has been a lot of good work done in ensuring their voices are heard.  At the joint meeting of North Ayrshire's cabinet and Youth executive I heard... Continue Reading →