Andrew Chamberlain
Kilwinning Councillor
Born in South Yorkshire in 1982, Andrew has lived in Ayrshire since 1990. He grew up near Dalry and attended Garnock Academy before going to Glasgow University to study Economics and Philosophy. While at University, Andrew became involved with the Glasgow University Liberal Democrats, serving as their President in his final year. At the same time he agreed to stand as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Kilwinning in the 2007 local elections. Following a whirlwind campaign conducted in between his final exams, Andrew was elected as the first Liberal Councillor to represent Kilwinning in the town's history. A few weeks later he graduated with upper second class honours from university.
As Councillor for Kilwinning, Andrew has championed the rights of local people. He fought against Labour's closure of Baird Avenue Post Office in Kilwinning. He has also been responsible for helping people to put in place Twenty's Plenty zones, erect bus shelters, resurface footpaths, gain compensation for shoddy work done by the Council and resolve all manner of other issues both large and small.
In addition to his work on behalf of the local community, Andrew serves as the Leader of the new Liberal Democrat group on North Ayrshire Council. The Liberal Democrat group has pushed for greater investment in the Council's commercial and industrial properties, for innovative approaches to managing the Council's schools and for a more rigorous approach to consultation with local communities. He is also one of the Council's representatives on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, the body responsible for negotiating with the Scottish Government on behalf of Scotland's Councils, and sits on the Scottish Liberal Democrats' Policy Committee. These roles have given Andrew extensive experience of policy-making at a national level.
In his spare time, Andrew enjoys tinkering with old cars and has written occasional articles for various publications.
Contact Details
c/o Members Services
North Ayrshire Council
3rd Floor, Cunninghame House
IRVINE
KA12 8EE
Phone: 01294 324171
Home: 01294 550896
Mobile: 07920 586533
Email: andrew@ayrshirelibdems.org.uk
Local Surgeries
You can meet councillor Chamberlain and discuss any questions or concerns you have within the local area at one of his regular surgeries.
Woodwynd Community Hall
1st Saturday of every month 10.00am - 11.00am
Baird Avenue
KILWINNING
KA13 7EF
Love Memorial Hall
1st Saturday of every month 11.15am - 12.15pm
Moncur Road
KILWINNING
KA13 7LD
Whitehirst Park Community Centre
3rd Saturday of every month 10.00am - 11.00am
West Doura Court
KILWINNING
KA13 6NR
Nethermains Community Centre
3rd Saturday of every month 11.15am - 12.15pm
Nethermains Road
KILWINNING
KA13 6EU
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.
