Bank of Scotland closures Thursday, 6 July, 2023 Cumnock's town centre is once again facing another bank branch closure. Only a few years after the TSB Bank in Cumnock shut, the Bank of Scotland Branch on Townhead Street will close in February 2024 These decisions are frustrating, particularly since I know that a lot of people rely on this branch for access to cash. The local community is hacked off by this decision. It leaves loyal customers... Local News
Our plan to boost the number of rural GPs 14th June 2023 Ayrshire MSP Sharon Dowey has backed her party’s plans to boost the number of GPs in rural areas, after the party launched its proposal at their annual... Local News
Delays at Ayr and Girvan Station must be tackled by the new Transport Minister 19th April 2023 I am calling on the new Transport Minister Kevin Stewart to tackle delays at Ayr and Girvan Station. With just 36.6% of trains arriving on time at Girvan... Local News
New Health Secretary, same A&E waiting times 18th April 2023 The most recent A&E waiting times in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, showed just 66% of people were seen within the four hour target, with 259 people waiting over 8... Local News
Sharon Dowey MSP visits Dundonald Castle 31st March 2023 Ayrshire MSP Sharon Dowey has praised local charity, The Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO, for all the work they do at Dundonald Castle and in the community... Local News
The SNP is damaging Scotland's reputation abroad 22nd March 2023 Ayrshire MSP and Shadow Culture Minister Sharon Dowey has said that Angus Robertson’s use of false statistics on international visits has “damaged” Scotland’s... Local News
Drug deaths figures are deeply concerning 22nd March 2023 The latest suspected drug deaths figures in Ayrshire are “deeply concerning”. New statistics revealed that 295 deaths were suspected to have been lost to drugs... Local News
The next First Minister must re-open Mauchline and Cumnock Train Station. 20th March 2023 Ayrshire MSP Sharon Dowey is urging the next First Minister to back the campaign to re-open Mauchline and Cumnock Train Station. Ms Dowey’s call comes as Humza... Local News
Humza Yousaf must reverse cuts to beds at Ayr hospital 13th March 2023 Humza Yousaf must reverse planned cuts to the number of beds at Ayr University Hospital. Scottish Conservative MSP Sharon Dowey demanded that the government... Local News
