A local scene captured beautifully by one of the young peopleLast Thursday Scottish Government Minister for children and young people Aileen Campbell came to visit North Ayrshire's West Road Fostering xtra project.The group uses a unique combination of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and therapeutic work.  This work helps the young people to develop social... Continue Reading →

Provost Joan Sturgeon today officially launched  the Rapid Response Ambulance Service's new base at in Fullarton, Irvine.  The new partnership between Ayrshire Healthy Living Enterprise Partnership and The Scottish Ambulance ensures this fast and effective emergency service is based right in the heart of our community.  Local residents have welcomed the move which will not only save... Continue Reading →

I am delighted to welcome the Scottish Governments announcement yesterday that it will move to legalise equal marriage.  I agree wholeheartedly that in a progressive, fair society such as Scotland this is the right thing and yesterday felt very proud to be an SNP member as Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivered the good news.... Continue Reading →

Lots of visitors to our stall in Irvine this morning made for another successful mornings campaigning for YES North Ayrshire.  Along with existing supporters of Independence stopping by to pick up booklets and sign the " Yes" declaration we were also delighted to talk with many "maybes" and indeed some "Nos"!  It was particularly heartening to see... Continue Reading →

Join us this Saturday in Irvine to sign the declaration and show your support for an Independent Scotland.  We will be at the Bridgegate in Irvine town centre from 1030.You can also sign up online here and read more about the case for an Independent Scotland and how you can show your support.  The Yes (North... Continue Reading →

As part of a series of events to mark the 30th anniversary of Faslane Peace Camp, Scottish CND are encouraging people to go to the North Gate of Faslane to support a vigil from 4 pm to 5 pm on Wednesday 13 June. We will have our new banner "Scotland: No Place for Nuclear Weapons".... Continue Reading →

My first surgery - Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th June between 10:00 and 11:00 at Redburn Community Centre, Dickson Drive.  

Don’t Attack Iran - pledge Background Stop the War is concerned at reports that plans are being drawn up for an attack on Iran. The case being made for war on Iran is based on a series of speculations about 'undisclosed nuclear-related activities' reminiscent of the disproven 'intelligence' about weapons of mass destruction used to justify the... Continue Reading →

Newly Elected SNP Councillors with Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Saltcoats on Sunday 6th May.Back Row: Ruth Maguire, Alan Hill, John Bruce, John Ferguson, Tony Gurney, Catherine McMillanFront Row: Willie Gibson, Alex Maclean, Mathew Brown, Anthea Dickson, Marie Burns, Joan Sturgeon

Happy to pledge the following, for further information on the NDCS and their work visit http://www.ndcs.org.uk If I am elected to serve on the local council I pledge to take action to:1. Ensure deaf children in my ward get the same opportunities as other children.2. Support NDCS’s campaign to make Scotland’s schools sound good.3. Improve and... Continue Reading →