Ian Clarkson: Last News

Former North Ayrshire provost Ian Clarkson has died.

A Kilwinning community stalwart has celebrated her 100th birthday.

North Ayrshire meeting.But Councillor Gurney retaliated by pointing out the Scottish Conservatives official Twitter handle is actually @ScotTories.After raising a point of order in the meeting, Councillor Ferguson said: “It is a derogatory term and I would prefer if you call us by our appropriate name, which is the Conservatives or Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.”Hitting back, Councillor Gurney replied: “On [social] media, the handle for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party as chosen for them by their Westminster colleagues is ScotTories.”Chairing the meeting, Provost Ian Clarkson interrupted an argument between the pair.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features,

Irvine has finally been found.Marress House, next to Cunninghame House, will become a nursery and host North Ayrshire Council's concierge system.Provost Ian Clarkson officially marked the beginning of the construction phase of the development at a special ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday.The vacant tax office will be transformed into an early years centre (ELC) including outdoor play areas and a professional learning and development facility to support the rollout of the expansion of 1,140 hours early years and childcare.The £3.82 million project will accommodate 42 three-to-five-year-olds and 21 two-to-three-year-olds on the ground level and a new ELC professional learning facility on the upper mezzanine floor.North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire’s Provost Ian Clarkson has paid a heartfelt tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh ahead of his funeral today.The Provost said Prince Philip – who passed away at Windsor Castle last Friday morning at the age of 99 – had been “part of the fabric of Britain throughout all of our lifetimes and has been steadfast and unwavering in his public service.”He also spoke highly of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme which has enriched the lives of many North Ayrshire youngsters.Prince Philip will be laid to rest this afternoon at 3pm.Provost Clarkson said: “He is someone who has served his country well and been a constant source of support to his wife, Her Majesty The Queen.“She described him as her ‘strength and stay’ and