Claire Leitch: Last News

Ayrshire Hospice has this week launched their annual Forget-Me-Not appeal with a ‘Memory Meadow’ display within the grounds of Lochgreen House Hotel in Troon.

A pioneer for women's football has been awarded an honour from East Ayrshire Council.

On Thursday morning, worried SNP councillors saw their record 15 years at the head of East Ayrshire Council come under threat, believing that Labour were set to push for control of the council.

With just days left in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections, East Ayrshire councillor Claire Leitch is urging young people to vote and ensure their voice is heard

An Ayrshire councillor is in the running for a prestigious award thanks to her efforts giving young people a strong voice in the community.

Auchinleck swimming pool is being given a stay of execution after councillors agreed to give it a chance to prove locals will use it.

East Ayrshire SNP Provost Jim Todd.The long-serving and hugely popular civic head lost his role this morning after Labour and Tory councillors joined forces to land a coup.Labour councillor Barry Douglas took the post by 16 votes to 15.SNP depute provost Claire Leitch also lost her role with the position going to Sally Cogley of the "Rubbish Party".The move has sparked fury within SNP circles as well as widespread tributes to the roles performed by both Todd and Leitch.And taking to Twitter tonight, Ms Sturgeon was among those to lament the fall of the 'Rock 'n' Roll Provost'.She wrote: "Jim Todd has been an outstanding Provost."Sad, though not surprised, the Labour and Tories joined forces against him."He will be a very hard act to

SNP councillors Claire Leitch and Jim Roberts pointed out the blunder and have raised other concerns about the leaflet. They have objected to councillor Simmon’s statement that she is “working hard” in the Ballochmyle ward that they all represent.