Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures showing spending on education in North Ayrshire rose by £4.9 million last year. The figures show councils spent £547 million more on education in 2019-20 than the previous year - a real terms spending increase of 8% across Scotland. The increase was driven in large part by the... Continue Reading →
£1.3 Million Funding for North Ayrshire Social Care Covid Costs
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed an initial £1.3 million funding to help the social care sector in North Ayrshire deal with the financial implications of coronavirus. The funding was confirmed by the Scottish Government as part of a £50 million package for the sector across the country. The funding will help address immediate challenges... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Food Funding for North Ayrshire Families
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed confirmation North Ayrshire families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government. Local authorities are sharing £30 million of new investment from the Scottish Government Food fund to support those struggling. North Ayrshire have been allocated over £1 million from the fund. The... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Encourages Funding Applications for Coasts and Waters Events
Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire has called for young people in North Ayrshire to get involved with Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. YouthLink Scotland have launched a small grants scheme to support young people across Scotland who wish to take part in the themed year’s activities that promote the nature, history and culture... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 