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.

Last week, the South Ayrshire Conservative and Unionist Association visited our neighbours in East Ayrshire and ran a successful bottle stall at the Cumnock Highland Games.

We want to thank the people of Cumnock and all visitors for the warm welcome.

The South Ayrshire Conservatives had another successful year at the Prestwick Prom. Our bottle stall was so busy, we managed to give away all the prizes a couple of hours before the close of the event.

The South Ayrshire Conservative Association had another successful stall at this year's Holy Fair. 

Last week, the South Ayrshire Conservative & Unionist Association was delighted to be visited by Guy Opperman MP.

In last month's budget, the SNP/Labour/Independent administration agreed to introduce charges for children and young people who receive musical instrument tuition in South Ayrshire.

Yesterday, we had a large team of local activists delivering letters in Cumnock, New Cumnock, Ochiltree and Coylton, which included a number of new faces to our ever growing campaign team. It was one of the most successful delivery events we've had in recent years. 

Last week, Prime Minister Theresa May visited the workers of the Alex Begg textile factory in Ayr. This was part of a UK wide tour to mark one year until we leave the European Union.