South Ayrshire Conservative and Unionist Association have selected local activist Dan McCroskrie to contest the upcoming Ayr East by-election, due to be held on Thursday 17th September 2015. The by-election comes as a result of the resignation of Cllr. Corri Wilson who was elected as to sit in Westminster at the UK General Election in May.
Born, brought up and educated in Ayr, Dan is passionate about his local community and holds particular interest in town centre regeneration, fixing the roads and investing in housing.
Following his selection, Dan said: "It is an honour to be able to stand in this election. I want to do it because I fundamentally believe in helping people with their day-to-day issues and finding solutions to problems. If I am elected to serve the people of Ayr East I promise to be an accessible councillor and help every individual in the community".
Ayr East includes Forehill, Holmston, Castlehill, Masonhill, Kincaidston, Old Belmont and Belmont.