Statement from East Ayrshire Conservatives on the Closure of M&S in Kings Street in Kilmarnock. Wednesday, 29 October, 2025 East Ayrshire Conservatives are saddened at yesterday's devastating news that Marks & Spencer is planning to close its Kilmarnock town centre store on King Street in Winter 2026, coinciding with the opening of a new, larger M&S superstore at Queen's Drive Retail Park. Although the proposed new store would feature an expanded food hall and an "improved shopping environment", it is nonetheless a... Local News
SHARON DOWEY MSP VISITS PRESTWICK ACADEMY CONSTRUCTION SKILLS DEMONSTRATION... 26th February 2025 Sharon Dowey MSP praised the value of apprenticeships and practical trades during a visit to a Construction Skills Demonstration event at Prestwick Academy... Holyrood News
Brian Whittle MSP challenges First Minister on childhood obesity... 20th February 2025 Brian Whittle MSP has challenged the First Minister over the Scottish Government’s failure to properly fund grassroots sport in Scotland at the same time the... Holyrood News
The Impact of S.T.E.M Education on Local Communities and Schools: A Visit to MaidSafe Foundation's Centre... 18th February 2025 Councillor Neill Watts was delighted to visit the MaidSafe Foundation's centre in Ochiltree, he was also joined by Sharon Dowey MSP and Councillor John... Local News
Kilmarnock North Candidate Allan Macdonald Supporting the Local Farming Community! 12th February 2025 Kilmarnock North By-Election Candidate Allan Macdonald fully supports the Scottish Conservatives Campaign to Stop Labour's Family Farm Tax. Labour’s cruel... Local News
SHARON DOWEY MSP HAILS CHOIR’S FESTIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS... 11th February 2025 Sharon Dowey MSP has praised the efforts of Marr Cappella, a community choir based in Troon, after their successful Christmas concerts in aid of good causes... Holyrood News
East Ayrshire Conservatives Policy is to abolish the SNP's unfair Garden Waste Bin Tax... 11th February 2025 It's that time of year when those of us who are gardeners will start to purchase their new East Ayrshire Garden Waste Permit for the coming year. This year the... Local News
Councillor Neill Watts visits the Ayrshire Climate Hub Roadshow in Cumnock... 7th February 2025 On Tuesday 4th February Councillor Neill Watts visited the Ayrshire Climate Hub Roadshow in Cumnock to see how it could 'Benefit our Community'. He attended the... Local News
SHARON DOWEY MSP - Praises the work of Intandem Ayrshire... 7th February 2025 Sharon Dowey MSP has praised the vital work of Intandem, in Ayr, after visiting the organisation to learn more about their youth and mentoring services for... Holyrood News
Sharon Dowey MSP has visited Blackthorn Salt in Ayr, to present the team with a parliamentary motion... 3rd February 2025 Sharon Dowey MSP lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament, congratulating Blackthorn Salt, who recently won a prestigious Golden Fork at the 2024 Great Taste... Holyrood News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
Conservatives Publish Alternative King’s Speech 11th May 2026 Under Labour people in Britain are struggling, we need a new approach. National News
