Meet the candidates
Girvan and South Carrick candidates
Alec Clark (Independent) First elected in 2012, Alec Clark is aiming to secure a third term as councillor for Girvan and South Carrick. His first election success came with a massive 48 percent of the first preference votes. He formed part of the SNP/ Labour/Independent coalition which has run South Ayrshire Council since 2017. Aaron Gilpin (Labour) Aaron Gilpin says that the council is on the right track with a programme of ‘renovation and renewal’but needs to do more to involve the public. He said the ‘number one complaint’he has heard from voters is that the council‘does not listen’ and wants to see South Ayrshire Council learn from good practice at neighbouring authorities. Peter Henderson (SNP)
Mr Henderson has been council leader since 2020. He was a Director General of Customs and Revenue and lives in the ward with his wife. He said:“My work and life experience allows me to apply my knowledge to continue to attract investment and opportunities for South Ayrshire sustainability and growth, encouraging the regeneration of Girvan and other rural villages to retain a skill base and attract new life to these areas.
“I am and have been committed to this role and have the drive, desire and skill set to continue to represent ALL who need me.”
Linda Kane (Conservative) After many years in retail, Linda became a foster carer with her partner and daughter.
Having a wide variety of children in her home from all across Ayrshire for the past 15 years has given Linda a deep insight into the issues facing a variety of families – from housing and neighbourhoods, schools and social work to employment and training opportunities.
Todor Radic (Independent) The University of Glasgow student hopes he can ‘reinstate’South Ayrshire’s motto‘Ne’er forget the People’by fighting for community needs.
He was motivated to stand by his‘experience with the campaign for protecting Girvan’s Common Good Land’.
Tudor said:“Leading the coordination efforts of this has shown me the importance of working with other people to create and communicate solutions which balance the needs of the community.
Gavin Scott (Conservative) Born, raised and educated in Ayr, Gavin Scott started his career, first as an apprentice motor engineer before moving to Digital Equipment Corporation in 1976, where he played a major role in setting up the shipping department from the beginning, learning skills in forward planning.
Eileen Spence (Alba) Eileen Spence will be standing for the Alba Party, formed by former First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond.