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
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Councillor meets with Colleagues in Edinburgh 28th August 2018 I was delighted to meet some of my fellow Conservative Councillors in Edinburgh when I was attending the latest SCCORS meeting. It was great to hear about the... Local News
Social Housing should be fit for purpose 26th August 2018 I have been visiting constituents and local businesses from Tarbert to Islay speaking to local residents and delivering my latest survey leaflet. In Tarbert I... Local News
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