Monday
In the late afternoon I have a meeting to discuss the Council's budget. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of St Francis' Primary School Parent Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have the Policy and Resources Committee pre-agenda followed by a meeting of the Education and Communities Committee.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, a Members' briefing on the Council's new Corporate Plan, a meeting of the Health and Social Care Committee and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a Members' briefing on the proposed new Local Development Plan and a special Council meeting to set the Council's budget for 2018/19. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
Saturday
In the morning I have a surgery in Boglestone Community Centre.
Sunday, 11 March 2018
Sunday, 4 March 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Port Glasgow Regeneration Forum followed by a meeting with other political groups to discuss the Council’s forthcoming budget.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I am through at the Scottish Parliament for a meeting to discuss the Scottish Government’s plans to address period poverty. I hope to be back in time to attend a village meeting in Quarrier’s Village.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have a briefing from the Women 50:50 Campaign, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a Labour Group meeting.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a visit to refurbished Council properties, a briefing on traffic regulation orders and a meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee.
Friday
In the morning I have a meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP and Ronnie Cowan MP. In the afternoon I am in Edinburgh for a meeting of the COSLA Leadership Sounding Board.
Saturday
In the afternoon I will be attending the Port Glasgow Spring Bulb Show.
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Port Glasgow Regeneration Forum followed by a meeting with other political groups to discuss the Council’s forthcoming budget.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I am through at the Scottish Parliament for a meeting to discuss the Scottish Government’s plans to address period poverty. I hope to be back in time to attend a village meeting in Quarrier’s Village.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have a briefing from the Women 50:50 Campaign, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a Labour Group meeting.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a visit to refurbished Council properties, a briefing on traffic regulation orders and a meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee.
Friday
In the morning I have a meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP and Ronnie Cowan MP. In the afternoon I am in Edinburgh for a meeting of the COSLA Leadership Sounding Board.
Saturday
In the afternoon I will be attending the Port Glasgow Spring Bulb Show.
Sunday, 25 February 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the morning I have a telephone conference call with Scottish Labour Education lead Councillors and our Shadow Education Spokesperson Iain Gray MSP. In the afternoon I have meetings with Peel Ports, various officers and the Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Woodhall Task Group and Port Glasgow West Community Council.
Tuesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Council's Women's Forum. In the afternoon I have a meeting with the local Police Inspector, a meeting of the Audit Committee and a Members' budget briefing. In the evening I have a meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, the Inverclyde Alliance Board pre-agenda and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Health and Social Care Committee followed by a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Friday
In the morning I am attending the official launch of the local I:DEAS Programme. In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Texas Instruments Task Force.
In the morning I have a telephone conference call with Scottish Labour Education lead Councillors and our Shadow Education Spokesperson Iain Gray MSP. In the afternoon I have meetings with Peel Ports, various officers and the Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Woodhall Task Group and Port Glasgow West Community Council.
Tuesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Council's Women's Forum. In the afternoon I have a meeting with the local Police Inspector, a meeting of the Audit Committee and a Members' budget briefing. In the evening I have a meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, the Inverclyde Alliance Board pre-agenda and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Health and Social Care Committee followed by a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Friday
In the morning I am attending the official launch of the local I:DEAS Programme. In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Texas Instruments Task Force.
Sunday, 18 February 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the morning I am attending a meeting of Labour Group Leaders in Glasgow with Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard. In the afternoon I have a Members’ briefing followed by a meeting of the Members’ Budget Working Group. In the evening I hope to attend the public meeting called to try and establish Port Glasgow East Community Council.
Tuesday
In early afternoon I have a Members’ briefing. In the evening I have a meeting of the River Clyde Homes Audit and Finance Committee followed by a meeting of Slaemuir Tenants’ and Residents’ Association.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meetings with the Chief Executive and Labour Group. In the evening I have a meeting with Texas Instruments to get an update on where they are with trying to sell their Greenock plant as a going concern.
Thursday
In the morning I am attending the Clyde Conversations event in Port Glasgow Town Hall. In the afternoon I have meetings of the Police and Fire Scrutiny Sub-Committee and full Council. In the early evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Finance and Staffing Committee.
Friday
I am in Edinburgh most of the day for the COSLA Leaders meeting followed by meetings with the Deputy First Minister and Children’s Minister. In the evening I will be making a report to Greenock and Inverclyde Constituency Labour Party.
In the morning I am attending a meeting of Labour Group Leaders in Glasgow with Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard. In the afternoon I have a Members’ briefing followed by a meeting of the Members’ Budget Working Group. In the evening I hope to attend the public meeting called to try and establish Port Glasgow East Community Council.
Tuesday
In early afternoon I have a Members’ briefing. In the evening I have a meeting of the River Clyde Homes Audit and Finance Committee followed by a meeting of Slaemuir Tenants’ and Residents’ Association.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meetings with the Chief Executive and Labour Group. In the evening I have a meeting with Texas Instruments to get an update on where they are with trying to sell their Greenock plant as a going concern.
Thursday
In the morning I am attending the Clyde Conversations event in Port Glasgow Town Hall. In the afternoon I have meetings of the Police and Fire Scrutiny Sub-Committee and full Council. In the early evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Finance and Staffing Committee.
Friday
I am in Edinburgh most of the day for the COSLA Leaders meeting followed by meetings with the Deputy First Minister and Children’s Minister. In the evening I will be making a report to Greenock and Inverclyde Constituency Labour Party.
Sunday, 11 February 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I have a meeting with the Council's Members' Services Manager to discuss my personal development plan followed by the Inverclyde Council Pre-agenda.
Tuesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive then a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the early evening I a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Board.
Friday
Through in Edinburgh in the morning to Chair a meeting of the COSLA Children and Young People Board.
In the afternoon I have a meeting with the Council's Members' Services Manager to discuss my personal development plan followed by the Inverclyde Council Pre-agenda.
Tuesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive then a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the early evening I a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Board.
Friday
Through in Edinburgh in the morning to Chair a meeting of the COSLA Children and Young People Board.
Sunday, 4 February 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I have the Chief Executive's annual appraisal interview. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Nominating Committee via teleconference.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee. In the evening I hope to attend a Scottish Environment Protection Agency meeting in Quarrier's Village regarding fish migration.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meetings with the Chief Executive and Labour Group
Thursday
In the afternoon I am in Edinburgh for a meeting of the Scottish National Council for Teachers representing COSLA.
Friday
In the afternoon I am at COSLA in Edinburgh for a Leadership Sounding Board meeting. If I am back from Edinburgh in time I hope to attend the Inverclyde launch event in the Battery Park in Greenock for the Year of Young People 2018. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Renfrewshire North & West Constituency Labour Party in Renfrew.
Saturday
I will be at the Scottish Labour Councillors Conference in Stirling.
In the afternoon I have the Chief Executive's annual appraisal interview. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Nominating Committee via teleconference.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee. In the evening I hope to attend a Scottish Environment Protection Agency meeting in Quarrier's Village regarding fish migration.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meetings with the Chief Executive and Labour Group
Thursday
In the afternoon I am in Edinburgh for a meeting of the Scottish National Council for Teachers representing COSLA.
Friday
In the afternoon I am at COSLA in Edinburgh for a Leadership Sounding Board meeting. If I am back from Edinburgh in time I hope to attend the Inverclyde launch event in the Battery Park in Greenock for the Year of Young People 2018. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Renfrewshire North & West Constituency Labour Party in Renfrew.
Saturday
I will be at the Scottish Labour Councillors Conference in Stirling.
Sunday, 28 January 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the evening I am attending a Mass in Port Glasgow to celebrate Catholic Education Week.
Tuesday
Late morning/early afternoon I am attending a meeting of the Scottish Education Council in Edinburgh.
In the evening I hope to attend meetings of Kilmacolm Parent Partnership and Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive followed by a meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Finance and Staffing Committee.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a meeting at the Scottish Parliament with Business Minister Paul Wheelhouse. In the evening I am due to attend a Mass in Greenock to mark 100 years of Catholic state education.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
In the evening I am attending a Mass in Port Glasgow to celebrate Catholic Education Week.
Tuesday
Late morning/early afternoon I am attending a meeting of the Scottish Education Council in Edinburgh.
In the evening I hope to attend meetings of Kilmacolm Parent Partnership and Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive followed by a meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Finance and Staffing Committee.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a meeting at the Scottish Parliament with Business Minister Paul Wheelhouse. In the evening I am due to attend a Mass in Greenock to mark 100 years of Catholic state education.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I will be chairing a special meeting of the Inverclyde Alliance Board on the Council's budget consultation, which will give community planning partners the opportunity to hear about the savings proposals and how they can respond to the consultation. Following this I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's cross-party Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the morning I will be attending a Members' briefing before chairing the Policy and Resources Committee pre-agenda. In the afternoon I will be attending a meeting of the Education and Communities Committee. In the evening I hope to attend a meeting of the Park Farm Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the River Clyde Homes Board.
Thursday
In the evening I have a surgery in St Francis' Primary School.
Friday
I am through in Edinburgh at COSLA most of the day. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Greenock and Inverclyde Constituency Labour Party.
In the afternoon I will be chairing a special meeting of the Inverclyde Alliance Board on the Council's budget consultation, which will give community planning partners the opportunity to hear about the savings proposals and how they can respond to the consultation. Following this I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's cross-party Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the morning I will be attending a Members' briefing before chairing the Policy and Resources Committee pre-agenda. In the afternoon I will be attending a meeting of the Education and Communities Committee. In the evening I hope to attend a meeting of the Park Farm Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the River Clyde Homes Board.
Thursday
In the evening I have a surgery in St Francis' Primary School.
Friday
I am through in Edinburgh at COSLA most of the day. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Greenock and Inverclyde Constituency Labour Party.
Sunday, 14 January 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the evening I hope to attend a meeting of St Francis' Primary School Parent Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a meeting in Edinburgh with Deputy First Minister John Swinney. In the evening I will be attending a meeting in Quarrier's Village on fish migration and habitats organised by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have a COSLA meeting via audio conference, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group. The Labour Group will be meeting with the local trade unions to discuss the Council's budget consultation. In the evening I will be attending a civic reception.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a briefing on traffic regulation orders and a meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of St Stephen's High School Parent Council.
Friday
In the morning I have a pre-meeting for the Chief Executive's annual appraisal.
In the evening I hope to attend a meeting of St Francis' Primary School Parent Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a meeting in Edinburgh with Deputy First Minister John Swinney. In the evening I will be attending a meeting in Quarrier's Village on fish migration and habitats organised by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have a COSLA meeting via audio conference, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group. The Labour Group will be meeting with the local trade unions to discuss the Council's budget consultation. In the evening I will be attending a civic reception.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a briefing on traffic regulation orders and a meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of St Stephen's High School Parent Council.
Friday
In the morning I have a pre-meeting for the Chief Executive's annual appraisal.
Sunday, 7 January 2018
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I have an interview with a researcher on behalf of Audit Scotland and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a Members' briefing on the forthcoming budget consultation and then a meeting of the Audit Committee.
Wednesday
In the morning I am in Edinburgh at the Scottish Parliament for a meeting with a Government Minister. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Health and Social Care Committee.
Friday
No commitments at this time.
In the afternoon I have an interview with a researcher on behalf of Audit Scotland and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a Members' briefing on the forthcoming budget consultation and then a meeting of the Audit Committee.
Wednesday
In the morning I am in Edinburgh at the Scottish Parliament for a meeting with a Government Minister. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Health and Social Care Committee.
Friday
No commitments at this time.
Sunday, 17 December 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I am chairing meetings of the Texas Instruments Task Force and the Members’ Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the morning I will be attending Kilmacolm Primary’s Christmas Service.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the National Child Protection Leadership Group in Edinburgh. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, a Members’ budget briefing and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I am in Edinburgh for the Year of Young People Ministerial Group. In the afternoon I have a special meeting of the Council and a meeting with Unite Inverclyde. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Board.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
In the afternoon I am chairing meetings of the Texas Instruments Task Force and the Members’ Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the morning I will be attending Kilmacolm Primary’s Christmas Service.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the National Child Protection Leadership Group in Edinburgh. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, a Members’ budget briefing and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I am in Edinburgh for the Year of Young People Ministerial Group. In the afternoon I have a special meeting of the Council and a meeting with Unite Inverclyde. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Board.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
Sunday, 10 December 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the morning I am meeting with the Quarriers organisation. In the afternoon I have a meeting with our Corporate Director Scott Allan, a meeting of the Inverclyde Alliance Board and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet in Glasgow. In early afternoon I am attending the Kilmacolm Primary School Nativity. I then have a briefing on shared services and a meeting with the local Chamber of Commerce. In the evening I have a surgery in Kilmacolm Community Centre.
Wednesday
I am through in Edinburgh in the morning for a meeting of the National Child Protection Leadership Board. In the early afternoon I have a meeting at COSLA before returning to Inverclyde for a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I am through in Edinburgh for a meeting at COSLA then a protest rally at the Scottish Parliament. In the evening I will be attending the Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Friday
In the morning I am attending an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the local Samaritans Group. In the afternoon I am attending the St Francis' Primary School Christmas Concert and Nativity.
In the morning I am meeting with the Quarriers organisation. In the afternoon I have a meeting with our Corporate Director Scott Allan, a meeting of the Inverclyde Alliance Board and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet in Glasgow. In early afternoon I am attending the Kilmacolm Primary School Nativity. I then have a briefing on shared services and a meeting with the local Chamber of Commerce. In the evening I have a surgery in Kilmacolm Community Centre.
Wednesday
I am through in Edinburgh in the morning for a meeting of the National Child Protection Leadership Board. In the early afternoon I have a meeting at COSLA before returning to Inverclyde for a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I am through in Edinburgh for a meeting at COSLA then a protest rally at the Scottish Parliament. In the evening I will be attending the Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Friday
In the morning I am attending an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the local Samaritans Group. In the afternoon I am attending the St Francis' Primary School Christmas Concert and Nativity.
Sunday, 3 December 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In early afternoon I have a have meeting with businessman Lord Willie Haughey to discuss the Council's City Deal projects. Later in the afternoon I will be attending a meeting of the Port Glasgow Regeneration Forum then chairing a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Kilmacolm New Community Centre Company Board.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a meeting in Edinburgh with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson MSP, in my COSLA role.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have meetings with the local Fire and Rescue Service, the Council's Chief Executive and the Labour Group. I will then be attending the switch on of the Port Glasgow Christmas lights and a meeting of the Newark Primary School Parent Council.
Thursday
I will be at the Beacon Arts Centre most of the day interviewing for a new Chief Executive.
Friday
In Edinburgh in the morning for a meeting at COSLA. Later in the day I hope to attend the switch on of the Christmas lights in Quarrier's Village and Kilmacolm.
In early afternoon I have a have meeting with businessman Lord Willie Haughey to discuss the Council's City Deal projects. Later in the afternoon I will be attending a meeting of the Port Glasgow Regeneration Forum then chairing a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Kilmacolm New Community Centre Company Board.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a meeting in Edinburgh with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson MSP, in my COSLA role.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have meetings with the local Fire and Rescue Service, the Council's Chief Executive and the Labour Group. I will then be attending the switch on of the Port Glasgow Christmas lights and a meeting of the Newark Primary School Parent Council.
Thursday
I will be at the Beacon Arts Centre most of the day interviewing for a new Chief Executive.
Friday
In Edinburgh in the morning for a meeting at COSLA. Later in the day I hope to attend the switch on of the Christmas lights in Quarrier's Village and Kilmacolm.
Sunday, 26 November 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In late afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Port Glasgow West Community Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee followed by an All Members' briefing on the Council's financial strategy. In the evening I hope to attend a meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I am due through in Edinburgh for a meeting between COSLA and the EIS teachers' union. In the late afternoon I have a meeting of the full Council.
Friday
In the morning I have a meeting with the Scottish Childminding Association and in the evening I am attending a Link Housing Association meeting in Port Glasgow with local residents.
In late afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Port Glasgow West Community Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I have a meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee followed by an All Members' briefing on the Council's financial strategy. In the evening I hope to attend a meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I am due through in Edinburgh for a meeting between COSLA and the EIS teachers' union. In the late afternoon I have a meeting of the full Council.
Friday
In the morning I have a meeting with the Scottish Childminding Association and in the evening I am attending a Link Housing Association meeting in Port Glasgow with local residents.
Sunday, 19 November 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I have meetings with SNP Councillor Elizabeth Robertson, housing developers, the Council pre-agenda and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Board.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I am attending a launch at Ferguson Marine of Port Glasgow. In the evening I am attending the annual general meeting of Park Farm Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, a Members' briefing on shared services, the Inverclyde Alliance Board pre-agenda and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
No Council commitments at this time.
Friday
Through in Edinburgh for meetings at COSLA in the morning. In the afternoon I am attending the inaugural meeting of the new Scottish Education Council. I hope to be home in time to attend a special Mass at St Colm's Church in Kilmacolm to celebrate 25 years since the opening of the rebuilt church.
Saturday
In the morning I am attending a River Clyde Homes Board business planning event.
In the afternoon I have meetings with SNP Councillor Elizabeth Robertson, housing developers, the Council pre-agenda and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Board.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I am attending a launch at Ferguson Marine of Port Glasgow. In the evening I am attending the annual general meeting of Park Farm Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive, a Members' briefing on shared services, the Inverclyde Alliance Board pre-agenda and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
No Council commitments at this time.
Friday
Through in Edinburgh for meetings at COSLA in the morning. In the afternoon I am attending the inaugural meeting of the new Scottish Education Council. I hope to be home in time to attend a special Mass at St Colm's Church in Kilmacolm to celebrate 25 years since the opening of the rebuilt church.
Saturday
In the morning I am attending a River Clyde Homes Board business planning event.
Sunday, 12 November 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In early evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Finance and Staffing Committee. This is followed by a meeting of St Franics' Primary School Parent Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I am chairing a meeting of the Council's Policy and Resources Committee.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a meeting with the Director of the Scottish Local Government Information Unit. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I am attending the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony in Greenock Town Hall.
Thursday
In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
In early evening I have a meeting of the Greenock Arts Guild Finance and Staffing Committee. This is followed by a meeting of St Franics' Primary School Parent Council.
Tuesday
In the afternoon I am chairing a meeting of the Council's Policy and Resources Committee.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a meeting with the Director of the Scottish Local Government Information Unit. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I am attending the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony in Greenock Town Hall.
Thursday
In the evening I will be attending a meeting of Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
Sunday, 5 November 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the morning I am meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay MSP, in Glasgow to discuss the budget challenges facing the Council. In late afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of the Woodhall Task Group in Port Glasgow.
Tuesday
In the morning and into early afternoon I have meetings in Edinburgh in my role as COSLA's Spokesperson for Children and Young People issues. In the evening I have a surgery in Boglestone Community Centre and a meeting of Kilmacolm Primary School Parent Partnership.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have a Members' briefing, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I have a meeting with the Leaders and Chief Executives of West Dunbartonshire and East Dunbartonshire Councils. In the evening I am attending the annual dinner of the Federation of Small Businesses in Glasgow.
Friday
In the morning I am attending a meeting at COSLA in Edinburgh.
In the morning I am meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay MSP, in Glasgow to discuss the budget challenges facing the Council. In late afternoon I will be chairing a meeting of the Council's Members' Budget Working Group. In the evening I will be attending a meeting of the Woodhall Task Group in Port Glasgow.
Tuesday
In the morning and into early afternoon I have meetings in Edinburgh in my role as COSLA's Spokesperson for Children and Young People issues. In the evening I have a surgery in Boglestone Community Centre and a meeting of Kilmacolm Primary School Parent Partnership.
Wednesday
In the afternoon I have a Members' briefing, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the morning I have a meeting with the Leaders and Chief Executives of West Dunbartonshire and East Dunbartonshire Councils. In the evening I am attending the annual dinner of the Federation of Small Businesses in Glasgow.
Friday
In the morning I am attending a meeting at COSLA in Edinburgh.
Sunday, 29 October 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I am attending a local budget briefing for MSPs and the MP. In the evening I am attending a meeting of Port Glasgow West Community Council.
Tuesday
In the early afternoon I have the Policy & Resources Committee pre-agenda followed by a Members' briefing on the local Social Housing Investment Plan (SHIP). I then have a meeting of the Education and Communities Committee.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a telephone interview with an education journalist. In the afternoon I have a meeting with the local Sea Cadets; a meeting of the Policy & Resources Executive Sub-Committee; a meeting of the Strategic Leadership Forum; my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive; and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
No Council commitments at this time.
Friday
In the afternoon I am attending the official opening of the refurbished Greenock Customs House.
Saturday
In the morning I am attending a service to mark the opening of the Garden of Remembrance on Clyde Square, Greenock.
In the afternoon I am attending a local budget briefing for MSPs and the MP. In the evening I am attending a meeting of Port Glasgow West Community Council.
Tuesday
In the early afternoon I have the Policy & Resources Committee pre-agenda followed by a Members' briefing on the local Social Housing Investment Plan (SHIP). I then have a meeting of the Education and Communities Committee.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a telephone interview with an education journalist. In the afternoon I have a meeting with the local Sea Cadets; a meeting of the Policy & Resources Executive Sub-Committee; a meeting of the Strategic Leadership Forum; my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive; and a meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
No Council commitments at this time.
Friday
In the afternoon I am attending the official opening of the refurbished Greenock Customs House.
Saturday
In the morning I am attending a service to mark the opening of the Garden of Remembrance on Clyde Square, Greenock.
Sunday, 22 October 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the afternoon I have a briefing on cycling in Inverclyde and a meeting of the cross-party Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
I am through in Edinburgh most of the day for meetings at COSLA and with Government Ministers.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Women's Forum. In the afternoon I am attending an exhibition on mental health and the arts at the Beacon Arts Centre. I then have a briefing on tourism, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and the weekly meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have two meetings of the Environment and Regeneration Committee. In the evening I am attending the Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association monthly meeting.
Friday
I am through in Edinburgh again for much of day, this time for the COSLA Leaders' Meeting.
In the afternoon I have a briefing on cycling in Inverclyde and a meeting of the cross-party Members' Budget Working Group.
Tuesday
I am through in Edinburgh most of the day for meetings at COSLA and with Government Ministers.
Wednesday
In the morning I have a meeting of the Women's Forum. In the afternoon I am attending an exhibition on mental health and the arts at the Beacon Arts Centre. I then have a briefing on tourism, my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive and the weekly meeting of the Labour Group.
Thursday
In the afternoon I have two meetings of the Environment and Regeneration Committee. In the evening I am attending the Slaemuir Tenants' and Residents' Association monthly meeting.
Friday
I am through in Edinburgh again for much of day, this time for the COSLA Leaders' Meeting.
Sunday, 8 October 2017
The week ahead...
Monday
In the early evening I will be attending a meeting of the River Clyde Homes Audit and Finance Committee.
Tuesday
In the early evening I have a surgery in Kilmacolm Community Centre.
Wednesday
In the morning I am attending the CVS Inverclyde Third Sector Conference. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive followed by the weekly meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I am attending 'Gardenfest' at the Cardwell Garden Centre.
Thursday
In the morning I am attending a 'sod cutting' event to mark the start of work on the River Clyde Homes new build housing development in Slaemuir. In the afternoon I have a special meeting of the Education and Communities Committee and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
In the early evening I will be attending a meeting of the River Clyde Homes Audit and Finance Committee.
Tuesday
In the early evening I have a surgery in Kilmacolm Community Centre.
Wednesday
In the morning I am attending the CVS Inverclyde Third Sector Conference. In the afternoon I have my weekly meeting with the Chief Executive followed by the weekly meeting of the Labour Group. In the evening I am attending 'Gardenfest' at the Cardwell Garden Centre.
Thursday
In the morning I am attending a 'sod cutting' event to mark the start of work on the River Clyde Homes new build housing development in Slaemuir. In the afternoon I have a special meeting of the Education and Communities Committee and a meeting of the Members' Budget Working Group.
Friday
No Council commitments at this time.
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