Travelling Cabinet to visit South Ayrshire

Ayr to host public discussion with Cabinet.

Author: Tom GrantPublished 28th Oct 2024

South Ayrshire residents will have a chance to grill the SNP Scottish Government Cabinet when they head to Ayr next week.

First Minister John Swinney and his team will swap Edinburgh for Ayr when they on Monday, November 4th for the 53rd Travelling Cabinet.

The Cabinet will meet at Ayr Town Hall to discuss local issues and hear opinions from the community.

Residents are invited to book their place for the meeting in advance.

First Minister John Swinney said: “I am looking forward to visiting South Ayrshire and hearing directly from the community about the issues that matter most and how we can improve its future.

“We will see first-hand the multitude of commendable projects that have made a positive impact on people’s lives in the area and match this Government’s key priorities.

"I would encourage residents to get involved, ask questions, and share their insights. This is a moment for their voices to be heard.

“Connecting with communities across the country enables us to make informed decisions as we strive to create a wealthier, fairer and greener Scotland.”

Ahead of the public discussion, the First Minister and Cabinet Secretaries will visit local businesses and community projects to highlight the Scottish Government’s four key priorities:

• eradicating child poverty

• building prosperity

• protecting the planet

• improving public services

52 of these Travelling Cabinets have been held since 2008.

Registration details for the public discussion can be found on Eventbrite (Ministers Touring Scotland - Ayr Tickets, Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite)

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