Category Archives: General News
Sun Hypocrisy
We are all well aware of the stance of the SUN Newspaper, Tory supporting and loves to have a go at anyone on a government benefit. Scroungers, parasites etc, they never let the facts get in the way of a … Continue reading
On a Lighter Note
Being a big Shadows Fan and to bring some entertainment to the site, I posted a few videos of my poor guitar playing to uTube, hope you enjoy.
What are EAC Priorities for cuts??
This week has seen some emotive and frankly alarmist rubbish printed online and on News bulletins from COSLA, Glasgow City Council Leader, Gordon Matheson, who also wants to scrap the council tax freeze. What they all seem to have in … Continue reading
The Scheme
Episode 3 of the above has been leaked to the internet and is available in 6 parts on Utube. A few new faces appear in this episode. Wonder how long, before the 4th programme is available. As I froze the … Continue reading
NHS Protected, Councils Moan
JOHN Swinney is on a collision course with councils over his plans to protect the NHS from the swingeing cuts that will hit the public sector over the next few years. So how can councils save money? Easy, let’s go … Continue reading
An insult for ordinary people
A recent Freedom of Information request has shown East Ayrshire Council to be one of the biggest spender’s when it comes to running two official cars, both Volkswagen Phaetons, at a cost to the taxpayer of £17,791.97. I may be … Continue reading
More Housing for Newlands Drive.
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 East Ayrshire Council has been given the green light by the Scottish Government to build six new council houses at Newlands Drive, Kilmarnock and four new council houses at Rosebank, Kilmarnock. These are in addition to … Continue reading
New garden for Onthank Nursery
ONTHANK Nursery is now home to a magical new garden thanks to a £10,000 grant and a generous sprinkling of community spirit. Youngsters at the nursery are delighted with the impressive creation, which includes flowers, sandpits, willow dens, a playhouse … Continue reading
Newlands Drive Plan
I have uploaded the plan for the Newlands Drive housing development. It also shows the Phase 3 site marked by a Blue border, please note that at this time no funding has been secured for this though the council have … Continue reading
Salmond in Kilmarnock
First Minister Alex Salmond announced that his Cabinet would hold four meetings outside the usual venue of Edinburgh during the summer months. Ministers will spend two days on each tour stop, with events including an official meeting of the Cabinet, … Continue reading