The week ahead...

Monday
In the late afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's cross-party Members' Budget Working Group to discuss the budget strategy for future years in light of the significant savings anticipated. This will be followed by the presentation of Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards to local young people and a meeting of Port Glasgow Community Association.
Tuesday
In the evening I have a surgery in Kilmacolm Community Centre followed by a meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meetings with the Chief Executive and Labour Group followed by a briefing for Members' on LGBT issues.
Thursday
In the afternoon there is a Members' briefing on shared services followed by a special meeting of the Council.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.