Firstly, we want to thank Bill Grant for over two years serving as MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock. Bill was the first Scottish Conservative MP for the seat, since the current constituency was created. He worked hard for constituents across the constituency and stood up for a range of issues.

The South Ayrshire Conservative and Unionist Association want to thank our candidate Derek Stillie and all those who helped leafletting, door-knocking and phone calling across Central Ayrshire for their hard work in the General Election Campaign.

We are delighted to announce that Derek Stillie is he Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Central Ayrshire in the upcoming General Election. In 2017, the Scottish Conservatives were only 1,267 votes away from winning the seat from the SNP.

The South Ayrshire Conservative team were out on the campaign trail today in Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock for our candidate Martin Dowey. Lots of people in the constituency already realise that Martin Dowey is the only candidate who can defeat the SNP in the constituency. 

The South Ayrshire Association are delighted to announce that Martin Dowey has been selected as the Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock at the next General Election.

Local MSP Brian Whittle raised concerns about the shortfall in staff for Psychiatric services in Scotland at First Minister's Questions. He highlighted correspondance on the number of vacant posts, and a report on the number of psychiatrists in children and adolescent support expected to retire.

Bill Grant MP has informed the local association of his intention to not seek re-election at the next UK General Election.

The South Ayrshire Conservatives had a successful bottle stall at this year's Holy Fair in Ayr. This is thanks to all the volunteers and elected members who helped at the stall on the day. A big thank you to everyone who came to the stall and supported us.

Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Noshenna Mobarik has been re-elected as an MEP for Scotland in the 2019 European Parliament Election.

In South Ayrshire, the SNP, Labour and Independent administration passed a budget that will increase Council Tax by 4.79%, which is higher than the previous 3% cap. On top of the council tax increase; special uplift charges were increased, allotment charges were increased, 15 teachers posts delet