May 01
It was a pleasure to be joined on Bute today by Shadow Secretary for Health, Donald Cameron MSP. As we spoke to local residents, the recurring theme was opposition to Indyref2, with people just wanting the SNP to get on with the day job. We discussed issues that were important to local residents, like residential care …
Feb 23
Time and again we read in the local paper that development and progress are being hampered by senseless bureaucracy imposed by people who spend little or no time in our community but are quite happy to try to dictate what goes on. Not only is this behaviour damaging to our community it holds back …
Feb 23
Broadband speeds which are getting faster generally seem to be getting slower on Bute. With ever more services being delivered online, we need a fast, reliable connection to the internet. Whether we want to video call with family, conference with colleagues or even access on demand content, our local exchange is not up to the …
Feb 23
Despite recent resurfacing works, more investment is needed in the island roads network. For too long Bute has not received its fair share of investment in our roads. This has to change. Please continue to report road faults to the Council on 01546 605 514, to demonstrate more needs to be done.
Sep 03
Argyll & Bute Council has been in a state of flux for too long. Infighting and political positioning has caused costly delays to the services which are delivered by Argyll & Bute Council. Vital decisions have been delayed because of a lack of co-operation within the Council chamber and progress on key outcomes is not …
Sep 03
Scotland is stronger now and will be stronger in the future economically, politically, and socially as a partner in the United Kingdom. We don’t need uncertainty, instability, and barriers for our businesses. The UK is the world’s oldest and most successful single market and the UK has the oldest and most successful currency. In an …
Sep 03
Like other areas in Argyll, Bute has a need for modern facilities, but seems to be last in line when it comes to funding these resources. Parking is becoming an issue in the town, with a growing number of motorists but no rise in parking provision—in fact with restrictions in street parking we have …
Mar 14
I recognise the vital contribution made to the vibrancy and wellbeing of our community by sporting, cultural and recreational services. Whether it’s the library, sports pitches, swimming pool or golf courses, we want to see the fullest range of first class leisure facilities available to local people and visitors to our area.
Mar 14
A good primary and secondary education is the key to a bright future for all our children. It is the path to a rewarding and fulfilling career or to the opportunitites of further education. That’s why I support continued investment in the fabric of our local schools to ensure teachers have at their disposal the resources …
Mar 14
I will be working hard to improve services for residents across our area. I want services that respond to the aspirations of all our commuities; cleaner streets; good schools offering the best possible education; a housing service that meets the needs of tenants; better sport, leisure and cultural provision; support for local jobs. And …
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