Provost's Report
North Ayrshire Council · 15 May 2024
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PROVOST’S REPORT For the period covering: 18 March – 5 May 2024 The attached report gives a summary and brief details to Council, of meetings and events attended by the Provost of North Ayrshire Council, Councillor Anthea Dickson.
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PROVOST’S REPORT • • • 1 PROVOST’S REPORT For the period covering: 18 March – 5 May 2024 Since the last meeting of the Council, I have taken part in many events, including: Topping Out Ceremony, Montgomerie Park Primary School, Irvine, 20 March On 20 March, I was in Montgomerie Park, Irvine for the topping out ceremony of the brand-new Early Years and Primary School, which is also the Council’s first Passivhaus school. This new facility will be a place where sustainability and education come together to create a nurturing environment for learning. HMS Dasher Memorial Service, Ardrossan, 24 March On 24 March, the Depute Provost attended the HMS Dasher Memorial Service in Ardrossan. A parade took place followed by a service at Dasher Memorial Gardens. Local organisations and members of the public came together to remember the many lives lost when the ship tragically sank on 27 March 1943. Photocall for the “Bin it to Win it” initiative, Cunninghame House, Irvine, 27 March On 27 March, I attended a photocall to promote the “Bin it to Win it” campaign. This new initiative is designed to reward people for disposing of their litter in a responsible manner. Working in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) and LitterLotto this is a pilot initiative to encourage more people to place their litter in a bin and develop habits to always dispose of their litter responsibly. Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Presentation Evening, St. Matthew’s Academy, Saltcoats, 27 March On the evening of 27 March, I attended the presentation evening of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme in St. Matthew’s Academy, Saltcoats. This was an inspiring event where we learned about the remarkable achievements of the participants and their personal journey through the programme.
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PROVOST’S REPORT • • • 2 North Ayrshire Schools’ Flagship Concert, Dalry Primary School, 28 March On 28 March, the Depute Provost attended then North Ayrshire Schools’ Flagship Concert in Dalry Primary School. Pupils from across North Ayrshire put on an amazing show highlighting the exceptional musical talents and skills that they have. It was a privilege to be able to acknowledge the efforts of these pupils and the excellent support they receive from staff. Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston Royal British Legion Scotland Branch, Centenary Celebration, Saltcoats, 13 April On 13 April, the Depute Provost attended the centenary celebration of the Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston Branch of the Royal British Legion. The centenary was marked with a parade and church service which was attended by many. The branch was formed in April 1924 and the organisation are still active in the local community supporting veterans and community initiatives. 2024 Ship Ahoy! Exhibition, Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine, 20 April On 20 April, I officially opened the prestigious 2024 Ship Ahoy! Exhibition in the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine. The Exhibition is managed by a committee of volunteers who have a passion for the maritime heritage on the west coast of Scotland and beyond. There were loads of maritime memorabilia, photographs, artefacts and over thirty model steamers on show. There were also plenty of enthusiasts around who were happy to explain in detail our local maritime history. West Of Scotland Padel Tournament, Industrial Estate, Stevenston, 21 April On 21 April, I attended the finals of the West of Scotland Padel Tennis Grade 1 LTA Tournament held in Stevenston Industrial Estate. The Tournament attracted competitors from all over the country. Padel tennis is an increasingly popular sport with a thriving club in Stevenston run by enthusiastic volunteers. Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter, Diamond Wedding Anniversary, Largs, 1 May On 1 May, I had the pleasure of visiting Mr and Mrs Hunter to mark their diamond wedding anniversary. The couple, who now reside in Largs, were married in St Columba’s Church, Kilbirnie in April 1964. It is always a great honour to be able to mark these milestones in people’s lives and get the opportunity to meet with them and offer congratulations on behalf of the Council.
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PROVOST’S REPORT • • • 3 John Galt Day, Irvine, 2 May John Galt, Scottish novelist and entrepreneur, was born in Irvine on 2 May 1779. To mark this notable date, I attended a brief ceremony on 2 May, arranged by Irvine Burns Club, at Galt’s birthplace at 167 High Street in Irvine. Galt became Irvine Burns Club’s first honorary member in 1828 and the Club is a member of the John Galt Society. Councillor Anthea Dickson Provost North Ayrshire Council