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Cllr Peter Wallace

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Councillor for Isle of Bute ward of Argyll & Bute Council
Chair - 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.

 

News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks you

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

Candidates 2017

Candidates announced for May’s Council Elections

Monday, 27 March, 2017

Argyll and Bute Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party have announced the candidates who will be standing in each of the Councils 11 Wards in the upcoming elections in May.

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Email: Peter Wallace

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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