Letter to the Scottish and UK Governments on A77 funding Thursday, 4 June, 2020 Our group leader, Martin Dowey, and his colleagues in Dumfries & Galloway and Northern Ireland have written to the U.K. and Scottish Governments calling for the upgrading of the A77. The A77 is a vital transport link between Ayrshire, the Scottish Central Belt, and the port of Cairnryan. It is frequently used by local farm traffic and heavy-duty vehicles travelling between the port of Cairnryan... Articles
Congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds 29th April 2020 We would like to express our sincere congratulations and best wishes to Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson on the birth of their son this morning. Please stay at... Articles
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live 20th April 2020 The Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now available from the gov.uk website - 10 days ahead of schedule. This scheme allows employers to claim up... Articles
Thank you to volunteers in North Carrick and Coylton 20th April 2020 By Cllr Iain Campbell (Councillor for Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton) This is certainly an unusual period we are going through, and one which most of us... Articles
Coronavirus Job Protection Scheme extended until the end of June 17th April 2020 At today's Government press conference the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the Government's Coronavirus Job Protection Scheme is to be extended for an... Articles
Welcome back Prime Minister! 12th April 2020 We at the South Ayrshire Conservatives are delighted to hear about the Prime Minister's discharge from St Thomas' Hospital today. Thank you so much to everyone... Articles
Ayrshire businesses suffer from the Scottish Government's Coronavirus response 8th April 2020 Local business owners have been in touch with us to express their concerns about the Scottish Government's Coronavirus grant funding scheme. In England and... Articles
Update on Boris Johnson's condition 6th April 2020 Unfortunately, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved into intensive care after his symptoms of Coronavirus worsened. Our thoughts and prayers are with... Articles
Boris Johnson's hospitalisation 6th April 2020 The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, was admitted to hospital yesterday evening for routine tests with "persistent symptoms" of Coronavirus including a high... Articles
Nicola Sturgeon and Catherine Calderwood have put lives at risk 5th April 2020 We’ve all seen the advert of Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer advising the public to “only go out when absolutely necessary for food, medicine, work or exercise... Articles
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News