Six face off at hustings event

Voters in the key ward of Cambuslang got to see what candidates had to say in the area’s only hustings event last week.

All eight candidates were invited with six attending the debate in Cambuslang Institute on Monday, April 24.

John Bradley (SNP), Don Ferguson (Independent), Ann Le Blond (Conservative), David McClemont (Green), Norman Rae (Liberal Democrats) and Margaret Walker (Labour) all faced the public.

The event was organised by Cambuslang Community Council in the wake of their business report earlier this year on the state of the Main Street.

Treasurer John Bachtler said: “Cambuslang Community Council are grateful to all the candidates for participating in the hustings and to the large number of local people who came along to listen and debate the issues.

“All six candidates spoke passionately and sincerely about the problems facing Cambuslang.

“They had creative ideas for dealing with issues such as the regeneration of the town centre and, while they differed in their political views, each emphasised their commitment to the community.

“When asked specifically if they would prioritise the interests of their Cambuslang constituents over their party line on an issue that local people felt strongly about, each candidate said that they would put the local community first.

“The challenge, of course, is delivering on the promises at a time when local government budgets are tight and due to get tighter.

“As a community council we look forward to working with whoever is elected to improve Cambuslang.”