Welcome to the Ayrshire Liberal Democrats Website
We have members across the historic Scottish County of Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran and are particularly active in the North Ayrshire area. The Liberal Democrats have always campaigned hard for local residents and the local party here in Ayrshire are no different. Our local party members give up their free time to campaign on issues, fighting to make the areas we live in better.
Dreghorn Sheltered Housing Paths Gritted
Posted on Friday 16th December 2011 13:00 by Gordon Bain
We were recently out delivery our lastest Focus news letter to the residents of Dreghorn with councillor Ruby Kirkwood. This was a very cold and ice day with walking conditions very difficult. During this vist we came across a sheltered housing complex just off of Townfoot that had not been gritted leaving ...Greenwood Academy Exam Results
Posted on Sunday 11th December 2011 09:00 by Gordon Bain
This week saw the Irvine Herald publish an article relating to the poor results that Greenwood Academy students have been achieving. This follows a report drawn up by school inspectors that highlighted the school was under-performing compared with similar schools serving young people with similar backgrounds and educational needs. Stop Cutting ...SNP Plans To Cut Places At James Watt College
Posted on Saturday 3rd December 2011 09:00 by Gordon Bain
Currently the SNP government is purposing to cut £40 million in funding from the colleges which will lead to less student places available. This will have a massive impact not only across all of Scotland but also here in North Ayrshire. This week Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie called on the ...Tackling youth unemployment in North Ayrshire
Posted on Sunday 27th November 2011 09:00 by Gordon Bain
Lib Dems in Government making sure every young person has a fair chance The Lib Dems in Government are taking real action to tackle youth unemployment. Every young person who wants it will be guaranteed a job, training or work placement. The Youth Contract will create over 400,000 new jobs and 250,000 ...New Sainsbury's Supermarket
Posted on Saturday 26th November 2011 16:00 by Gordon Bain
Irvine has had two main supermarkets for a long time now, and this week we are about to get our third major supermarket. Wednesday this week sees the opening of the new Sainsburys supermarket. In general I welcome the new investment in the area which will create some badly needed jobs. ...Making A Difference
Cut tax for those who need it
Thousands of Scots on low and middle incomes are now benefiting from a cut in income tax of
£200 thanks to the efforts of Liberal Democrats in the UK Government.
Pension increase guaranteed
So many pensioners find it difficult to make ends meet with rising heating and food prices.
That’s why the Liberal Democrats in the UK Government have delivered a guaranteed decent
increase in the state pension every year – up £4.50 a week this year.
No child detention
For ten years the children of families looking for refuge in Scotland were detained for
months on end at special jail at Dungavel in Lanarkshire. But thanks to the efforts of
Liberal Democrats in the UK Government this unacceptable practice has been stopped.
Councillor Contact Information
If you would like to discuss any issues or have a question you would like to discuss with one of our councillors you can find their contact information below.
Andrew Chamberlain
Kilwinning Ward
Ruby Kirkwood
Irvine East
Can we help you?
Our team of local members are always working to improve the areas we live in though-out Ayrshire. So if you have a problem you think we can help with please let us know.
