ALASTAIR REDMAN

Vice Chair - Argyll & Bute Conservative and Unionist Association

Councillor for the Kintyre and the Islands ward of Argyll and Bute Council. Policy Lead for Economic Growth. 2015 general election candidate.  Served as a campaign captain for Argyll & Bute  on behalf of Boris Johnson during the 2019 Conservative Leadership election.

A hardworking councillor can achieve a lot for local communities and I want to represent the people of Kintyre & the Isles ward on Argyll & Bute Council and try to solve some of the many issues we see around us on a daily basis.

As a native of Islay, the former Postmaster in Portnahaven and a former Community Councillor, I am deeply involved in my local community. I want to make sure that rural and island communities are treated fairly and with respect.

All of the campaigning I have done over the years has confirmed to me that I want to continue to work for improvements to our services and infrastructure across Kintyre & the Isles.

Whether it’s poor broadband access or an inadequate mobile phone reception, problems with the ferries or renewable energy issues, potholes in the roads or missing street signs, I want to hear your views.

I want to work with local people to make this an even better place to live for all residents.

If you have something to say and don’t feel you’ve been listened to, then I want to hear from you.

Together we can build an even better community.

 

Council committees

Regulatory Functions - Cohort Members

Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee

Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee / Business days (and Area Community Planning Group)

Argyll and Bute Harbour Board

Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee

 

Appointments to other bodies 

Dunbartonshire & Argyll and Bute Valuation Joint Board

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board

Scottish Councils Committee on Radioactive Substances

West of Scotland Archaeology Service Joint Committee

COSLA

 

Membership

Conservative Friends of Israel group

We believe in Israel group

News

More vandalism on Islay

I was out for my evening walk in Port Charlotte and sadly came across a vandalised hand sanitiser dispenser which was previously attached to the bus shelter just across from the Rhinns Medical Centre.

Local road and infrastructure issues on Colonsay

It was great to be back on Colonsay to speak to my constituents and visit local businesses. The poor condition of local infrastructure including roads and street lighting was mentioned numerous times by local residents.

Gigha Cattle Grid removal causes concern

I have been contacted by a number of my justifiably concerned constituents about the recent removal of a cattle grid on the Isle of Gigha from the road between the ferry jetty and the village.

Labour stands pro referendum candidates

Labour failed to answer why they are standing pro referendum candidates at this election.

Anas Sarwar was challenged on Andrew Marr and Sophie Ridge over several Labour candidates who are in favour of an independence referendum.

Damaged sign and grit bin in East Kintyre

I have been contacted by many of my justifiably concerned constituents in East Kintyre about the shocking condition of local signage which has rotted through.

£1.686 million helping town centre recovery

Argyll and Bute Council continues to support town centre regeneration by delivering Town Centre Funding from the Scottish Government. The fund worth £1.686 million is helping the local economy recover making it a more attractive places to live, work, visit and invest.

Transforming Argyll and Bute's economy

Transforming Argyll and Bute’s economy continues to be a priority for Argyll and Bute Council to help create vibrant places and communities and attract more people to live and work in the area.