General Election Candidate Amanda Hampsey Visits Islay Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 Last week Scottish Conservative and Unionist General Election candidate, Amanda Hampsey, visited Islay. During her time there and in her Councillor role as Policy Lead for Health & Social Care and Chair of the Integrated Joint Board, she was pleased to tour Islay Hospital and Gortonvogie Care Home. Amanda was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with staff, patients and residents throughout... Articles
Parents demand greater investment in Islay High School 17th February 2020 I have been out and about across Islay speaking to my constituents and listening to their concerns. While our crumbling road infrastructure is brought up time... Local News
Carradale residents left to tackle drainage issues 16th February 2020 I had yet another very successful and well attended surgery in the village of Carradale after which I was taken around and shown just how bad some of the local... Local News
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Islay road resembles surface of the moon 5th February 2020 I was back in Port Ellen recently speaking to my constituents and listening to their concerns. While the junction box repair at North Bay is very welcome the... Local News
Village halls epitomise rural way of life 4th February 2020 It was good to be back in Clachan for my surgery in the Primary School where I had the opportunity to hear about the numerous pressing local issues. These... Local News
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Ignore the anti farming nonsense 28th January 2020 Like many who live in the Kintyre and Islands ward and the wider Argyll and Bute constituency I continue to be baffled by the relentless attacks on our already... Local News
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