Polling day is Thursday 10 December 2026
Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. If you live in Ward 8 Cumnock and New Cumnock and you're registered to vote, you can vote in this by-election.
Hello
I'm Stephen McNamara, and I'm standing in the Ward 8 Cumnock and New Cumnock by-election for the Alliance for Democracy and Freedom.
More about me and what I stand for is coming to this page soon. In the meantime, my blog has my take on local news.
Latest from the blog
Council garages: the basics matter
13 November 2026
Hundreds of council garages and lock-ups in East Ayrshire have been flagged as a cause for concern. If the council can't keep on top of simple buildings it already owns, people are right to ask how it's doing with the bigger jobs.
Dangerous to whom? Councillors must be able to speak up on safety.
11 November 2026
A councillor in East Ayrshire said some information is "dangerous to be shared publicly". I have one question: dangerous to whom? Councillors who raise safety risks should never feel they have to stay quiet.
Another “unexpected” *coughs* bill for East Ayrshire taxpayers
10 November 2026
The council now faces an extra £277k bill for upgrading recycling centres. Unexpected costs seem to be the one thing we can always count on, and I think residents deserve a clear explanation of where this money is going.
Get in touch
Got a question, an issue you'd like raised, or want to help with the campaign? Email me and I'll get back to you.
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