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. ...