Cllr Dave Dempsey has been re-selected to contest the Inverkeithing & Dalgety Bay Ward in next year’s Fife Council Local Elections.
Commenting on his re-selection, Dave said “It’s been a privilege and a delight to be a Councillor in the ward for the past four years.
He added, “I look forward to fighting the election and, I hope, to being part of a larger Conservative group putting into action the changes we know will make Fife an even better place to live”.
David Ross has been selected for the Dunfermline Central Ward in next May’s Local Government election for Fife Council.
After his selection, David told Tory Hoose, ”In standing for election to Fife Council, I view this as an opportunity to offer tangible thanks to the people of Dunfermline.
Being registered blind, I often rely on help from members of the community, many of whom I do not know personally and I recognise, no matter what the circumstances, people will from time to time seek help from others.
As an individual, I always try to be approachable and when asked, I am willing to listen and offer advice in a non judgemental manner.
If elected, I would hope local residents and business owners would recognise my approach and values closely match their own and together we can raise awareness and make positive changes that will make a meaningful difference to everybody involved”.
Dave Mole has been selected for the Leven, Kennoway & Largo Ward in next year’s Local Government Elections.
Dave is a retired schoolmaster who has lived and worked in Fife since 1972. A graduate of the university of St Andrews he taught Biology in Madras College for 33 years.
A local man with a keen interest in local issues, Dave is currently the Chairperson of Kennoway Community Council.
Dave said “If elected I promise to listen to the voters and represent their views at all levels rather than force the ‘party line’ onto them”.
Tory Hoose contributor Allan Smith has been selected for the Glenrothes North, Leslie & Markinch Ward for the 2012 Fife Council Elections .
A local lad with an eye on the local issues, Allan has lived in Markinch since 1986.
He graduated with a Law Degree in 1998, then qualified as an Independent Financial Adviser.
In 2008, Smith set up his own Life Insurance Brokerage.
Allan stood as the Scottish Conservative candidate in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election in his home constituency of Mid Fife & Glenrothes and finished third, the first occasion a Scottish Conservative candidate has done so in this constituency since the Holyrood Parliament’s inception.
John Kilkenny was selected as the Conservative & Unionist candidate for the Sighthill/Gorgie ward on The City of Edinburgh Council in March this year.
An early selection has enabled John to work with Lothian MSP David McLetchie before the Holyrood election to enable him to get his foot in the door and get a grasp of local issues. John is local to the area, having attended Forrester High School and has worked in the motor trade subsequently in Edinburgh.
Jason Lingiah, Deputy Chairman of Edinburgh South West Conservative Association told Tory Hoose, ”I have been extremely impressed with the work and commitment that John has shown both during Holyrood campaign and his own campaign which has now progressed to his second leaflet going on throughout the Ward.”
John has also been proactive in responding to local development issues and has taken time to attend the many Community Councils and local groups in the area and is clearly working to win.”
The Sighthill/Gorgie ward in the City Council is like many wards in Edinburgh where the Conservatives have missed out on electing a Councillor due to the lack of transfers under the Single Transferable Vote electoral system, despite gaining enough votes on first preference.
With hard work and a City wide strategy to win, Tory Hoose is confident that John can be elected in May 2012.
Members of the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Conservative Association turned out in large numbers to select their winning team for the 2012 Council Elections. Those selected include:
Ward 1: Annick – Cllr Rose-ann Cuninghame
Ward2: Kilmarnock North – Ian Grant
Ward 3: Kilmarnock West & Crosshouse – Cllr Tom Cook
Ward 4: Kilmarnock East & Hurlford – Rob Murray
Ward 5: Kilmarnock South – Jamie Sampson
Ward 6: Irvine Valley – John McFadzean
It was with great regret that Provost Stephanie Young (Conservative Cllr for Irvine Valley) indicated that she would be standing down at the next election after many years of dedicated service to the people of East Ayrshire and to the Scottish Conservative party. She will be dearly missed!
So information on all the candidates and up-dates on their campaigns please visit www.klconservatives.org.uk
At a recent meeting in Dirleton, local members of the East Lothian Conservative & Unionist Association selected Tim Day to contest the North Berwick Coastal ward at next year’s East Lothian Council elections.
Tim, 37, who lives in Dirleton with his fiancée, is a graduate from Napier University and now runs his own property maintenance business.
Commenting on his selection, Tim said: “I am delighted to be selected to stand for the North Berwick Coastal ward. I intend to work hard to build on the excellent work Councillor Neil Rankin has done in the community over the last nine years. I will be spending the coming months speaking to as many local people as possible so that I can identify and discuss the issues that matter to them.”
Mark Brown has been selected to stand as a Candidate in Drum Brae / Gyle ward in the Edinburgh Council 2012 Elections.
Mark, 38, has lived in Edinburgh all his life and is married to Laura. Mark manages a portfolio of SME’s for a global independent Invoice Financier in the City’s Southside. Outside the office, Mark enjoys playing Cricket for the Woodcutters CC & Holy Cross CC and was President of Broughton Rugby Club from 2006-2011.
Mark is looking forward to meeting as many local residents as possible between now and the election to find out what the real issues are on the doorsteps throughout the ward.
He said, “I am proud to have been selected as the Conservative candidate in the Drum Brae / Gyle ward. This is a ward that plays an integral role in shaping Edinburgh’s economy, through it being home to many of the key players in the financial industry and the iconic Gyle Shopping Centre. It’s also a great part of Edinburgh in terms of its recreational facilities and green spaces.
My message is a simple one. I believe that it is time for change and a time for real leadership in the Council. This will only come from understanding the needs and aspirations of the people that politicians are here to serve. Politicians must stop seeing themselves as a special breed, destined to the ‘statesmen’.
I will be someone who will put local people first, someone who will understand their problems and represent and fight for their interests. My number one priority is to help people make the best of their lives. We must always work towards a bigger and better Edinburgh and whilst maintaining core political principles, I am more than willing to work with others in the multi-member Ward to deliver a blueprint to help shape Edinburgh’s future.”
You can contact Mark via [email protected]
18 year old Lachlan Bruce has been selected as the Scottish Conservative Candidate for the East Lothian Council’s Fa’side ward in Tranent.
A former Ross High school pupil, Lachlan is currently the MSYP for East Lothian at Scottish Youth Parliament and is a keen cricketer, he plays for local side Tranent CC.
Bruce said of his selection, “I am absolutely delighted to be selected as the candidate for the ward that I grew up in. It is always a great honor to be selected to represent the Conservatitive Party especially at a young age like mine. I will more than likely be the youngest candidate standing in East Lothian and being only 18 years old people will question me about my age it is only natural but I know despite my age that I would be a good councillor for the ward and I hope that the people of Fa’side give me the chance.”
Tory Hoose wishes Lachlan all the very best and will catch up with the Teenage Tory on the campaign trail over the coming months.
