Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone By-election

Ross Thomson has been chosen by local Conservatives as their candidate in the Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone by-election which is scheduled to take place on May 19th.

The Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone ward is within the Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Aberdeen Donside which Ross is contesting for the Scottish Conservatives in this year’s election.

Ross says:

“I am truly delighted to have been selected to fight on behalf of local people as the Scottish Conservative candidate in the upcoming by-election. I have a very clear message which I will be taking to the doorsteps of local residents. That message is that I have a vision for a better and more dynamic Aberdeen.”

“To achieve a better and more prosperous Aberdeen we need to address the city council funding formula. Aberdeen is 16% underfunded, which is £1600 per person. I will fight tooth and nail for a better funding deal. I will also work to create an environment which encourages businesses in Aberdeen to work and grow. This will boost our local economy and support local jobs. Connectivity is vitally important which is why improving Aberdeen’s infrastructure is at the top of my agenda. The nightmare Haudagain roundabout must be sorted, our roads are riddled with potholes, transport links are poor and we desperately need the AWPR. Fixing these problems is my priority and I will be a powerful champion for the residents of Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone.”

“Our city could be doing so much better. SNP/Lib Dem financial mismanagement and incompetence has wrecked Aberdeen’s reputation, tarnished pride in our city and led to unnecessary misery for local people. They have let the people of Aberdeen down and this by-election is an opportunity to send the SNP/Lib Dem administration a very clear message ahead of next year’s council elections by electing someone who will hold them to account. I will work tirelessly for the people of Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone and I will work on their behalf to make my vision of a better and more dynamic Aberdeen a reality.”

• Ross contested the Gordon constituency for the Conservatives in last year’s General Election. The constituency includes the Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone ward. Ross works full time within the ward and he graduated from Aberdeen University after attending Bridge of Don Academy. Ross is born and bred in the North East, he knows the ward, the issues and the people.

The nominated candidates for the Aberdeen City Council by-election in Electoral Ward Number 1, Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone, are:

Kristian Chapman, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Angela Joss, Independent
Graeme Lawrence, Scottish Labour Party
Neil MacGregor, Scottish National Party
Rhonda Reekie, Scottish Green Party
Ross Thomson, Scottish Conservative and Unionist

Polling will take place between 7am and 10pm on Thursday 19 May 2011 for the election of one councillor for the ward.

Polling places for the by-election will be: Dyce Church Hall, Dyce Church Hall (Dr Cox Room), Beacon Community Centre, Newhills Primary, Bucksburn Primary, Stoneywood Primary and Danestone Primary.