Jamie McGrigor

Independent

It is exciting to stand for re-election to Argyll and Bute Council, this time as an independent candidate. Oban has been my local town for my whole life.

What with the Covid pandemic, the Russian war, and the frightening increases in the cost of living, we are in worrying times. While we will all have to tighten our belts, councillors must ensure that the infrastructure of Oban and the Isles is kept functional for all our people.

Rubbish collection in Soroba and elsewhere in Oban is paramount. We are a tourism-oriented town and must present a beautiful face to ensure people have a great experience and return in increasing numbers. That’s so important for jobs and trade in Oban. Parking in Oban needs revision.

Our wonderful hospital must be kept up to date, as must the education of our young people. Affordable housing is vital and provision necessary to help the elderly and infirm to live long, happy and healthy lives. Food banks and Oban’s many excellent third sector charities need more support.

An upgrade in mental health provision is also needed to protect vulnerable people. Ward 4’s islands are the Jewels in the Crown of the Hebrides, but the Scottish Government’s handling of ferry services is diabolical. Councillors of all parties must lobby together for an end to the fiasco which is harming our island communities.

NO BOATS, NO VOTES! Vote for Jamie McGrigor for a local independent voice!