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Cllr Peter Wallace

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Councillor for Isle of Bute ward of Argyll & Bute Council
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Secretary of Argyll & Bute Conservative and Unionist Association
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Born in Edinburgh, Peter moved to the Island of Bute as a young child where he was brought up and educated, and has remained in this rural community for most of his life, apart from a brief spell while studying at the University of Paisley where he received a BA (hons) in Business and Management.

Peter runs a floor covering business on the island where he lives with his wife and three children. He is a member of the Joint Campus Parent Council; and is actively involved in his local church as a Trustee.

He is  on the management committee of Fyne Homes, a registered social landlord, which provides high-quality affordable housing in Argyll & Bute. He presents a Christian music show on local community radio, Bute Island Radio, where he also serves as Secretary.

Peter previously served as Secretary of Bute Community Council for seven years, ensuring that the views of local people are represented at all levels of government - as well as to public and private bodies.

Peter has been a member of the Conservative Party for more than 15 years, and is actively involved in his local association. He stood as a candidate for the Bute ward in Argyll & Bute Council elections, and also campaigns for Holyrood and Westminster candidates, and actively campaigned for Better Together during the Scottish Independence Referendum.

 

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Conservative Councillors Propose 5% Council Tax Plan

Thursday, 27 February, 2025
At today’s Argyll and Bute Council budget meeting, the official opposition group - comprising
Scottish Conservatives and Bute Independent councillors - put forward a fully balanced
budget, headlined by a modest 5% council tax increase, one of the smallest proposed
increases in Scotland.
Peter Wallace

Final chance to respond to reduction in island representation proposals

Monday, 25 January, 2021
The public consultation period for the Boundary Commission review of electoral arrangements in Argyll & Bute comes to an end tomorrow, Tuesday 26th January. The review came about as a result of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018, which seeks to ‘recognise the unique needs of Scottish islands
Rishi Sunak MP

Welcome for Chancellor’s visit to Bute

Friday, 7 August, 2020
Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has warmly welcomed the visit of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Bute. The Highlands and Islands MSP said: “I’m very pleased that Rishi Sunak has taken the time to visit a community in the Highlands and Islands region. “All parts of the UK are benefi
Association Executive Committee 2019

Conservatives will deliver on the things that matter most to ordinary people

Sunday, 16 June, 2019
Members of the Argyll & Bute Conservative and Unionist Association met yesterday at their AGM in Inveraray. The meeting heard reports from our representatives on both Argyll & Bute Council and in the Scottish Parliament, detailing the varied work that they have been doing to represent
Bute Ferry

Gourock Port downgrade bad for island economy.

Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
Businesses trying to transport goods and animals to and from the Isle of Bute in HGV lorries were left behind when the Rothesay Ferries were disrupted last Friday (12th October) in the aftermath of Storm Callum. Due to the weather conditions, sailings from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay were diverted
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Thank you

Tuesday, 9 May, 2017
On behalf of all the candidates, and our newly elected group of councillors, Argyll and Bute Conservative and Unionist Association would like to thank all of our members and supporters, who turned out in such great numbers and voted in the local elections last week.  Association chairman, Sand
Peter Wallace

Get on with the day job

Monday, 1 May, 2017
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 reside
Peter Wallace

Rothesay ready for a change

Thursday, 20 April, 2017
The team and I have been out delivering election addresses all over our beautiful island. We have been getting a great response from voters who say they are ready for a change. On 4th May, vote for a strong local candidate to who will work as part of a team for a better future. Peter Wallace
Peter Wallace

Training for the future

Monday, 10 April, 2017
Taking a short break from the campaign trail, Peter was in London at the weekend undertaking a Leadership in Public Life training course. The course, taking place at Conservative Campaign HQ, saw candidates and prospective candidates from all over the country meet to discuss the issues facing
Peter Wallace

Ambitious plans for Rothesay Pavilion

Friday, 7 April, 2017
Today I took the opportunity to visit Rothesay Pavilion to see the progress that had been made in the 1st phase of the restoration of the Grade A listed building. With the enabling works now completed, the 18 month project due to commence in the summer,  will restore many original feature
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Peter is involved with many local organisations which are trying to make a difference to the quality of life which we all enjoy.  He says: “I enjoy living on Bute, which is why I want to do my part to make sure that the island remains a great place to live for our children and grandchildren”.

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