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

The South Ayrshire Conservative and Unionist Association held their annual Christmas Lunch in Troon, with this year's special guest Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives).

The association held its annual bottle stall at the Scottish International Airshow. Over the weekend, we were joined by local Conservative councillors, Bill Grant MP, Brian Whittle MSP and John Scott MSP.

A big thank you to all the volunteers and all those who visited the stall.