Local By-elections

'Ronald Kinloch, who has died aged 74 while chairing a council meeting, was born and spent his whole life in Cardross, Dunbartonshire where his father was schoolmaster and session clerk and his mother, the source of great musical talent in the family.' The Herald, 25 th July 2007.

Helensburgh & Lomond South (Argyll & Bute) 4 th October 2007

Liberal Democrat gain from Independent

There was a by-election in the Helensburgh & Lomond South ward of Argyll & Bute Council on the 4 th October 2007 following the death of Independent Cllr Ronald Kinloch on the 23 rd July 2007.

Helensburgh & Lomond South is in the Argyll & Bute Westminster parliamentary seat (held by Lib Dem Alan Reid MP) and in the Argyll & Bute Scottish parliamentary seat (held by the Scottish National Party's Jim Mather MSP). In May 2007, three Cllrs were elected: David Kinneburgh (Conservative & Unionist), David Kinloch (Independent) and Ellen Morton (Liberal Democrat).

Liberal Democrat gain from Independent.

Helensburgh & Lomond South

Cllr Andrew Nisbit Liberal Democrat Newly elected Cllr	Cllr David Kinniburgh Conservative & Unionist	Cllr Ellen Morton Liberal Democrat

Helensburgh & Lomond South 4 th October 2007 - By-election

First Preference Votes

Candidate	Logo	Party	1 st Pref	Share	Quota	Count	Status	Seat
Andrew Nisbet		Liberal Democrat	642	30.31 %	0.61	4	Elected	1
Jim Proctor		Conservative & Unionist	627	29.60 %	0.59	4	Not elected
Gordon Hanning		Independent	493	23.28 %	0.47	3	Eliminated
Richard Trail		Scottish National Party	356	16.81 %	0.34	2	Eliminated

Count Details

Adjustments				Exclusion of Trail	Exclusion of Hanning	Exclusion of Proctor
Candidate	Logo	Party	Count 1	Count 2	Count 3	Count 4
Andrew Nesbit		Liberal Democrat	642	+ 110 752	+ 262 1,014	+ 511 1,525 Elected
Jim Proctor		Conservative & Unionist	627	+ 57 684	+ 155 839	- 839 Not elected
Gordon Hanning		Independent	493	+ 113 606	-606 Eliminated
Richard Trail		Scottish National Party	356	- 356 Eliminated
Non-transferable votes			0	+ 76 76	+ 189 265	+ 328 593

Helensburgh & Lomond South 3 rd May 2007

First Preference Votes

Candidate	Logo	Party	1 st Pref	Share	Quota	Count	Status	Seat
David Fairbairn Kinniburgh		Conservative & Unionist	835	26.69 %	1.07	1	Elected	1
Robert Kinloch		Independent	713	22.79 %	0.91	4	Elected	3
Ellen Morton		Liberal Democrat	700	22.37 %	0.89	3	Elected	2
Richard MacDonald Trail		Scottish National Party	572	18.28 %	0.73	4	Not elected
Karen York		Liberal Democrat	309	9.88 %	0.39	3	Eliminated

Count Details

Adjustments				Surplus of Kinniburgh	Exclusion of York	Surplus of Morton
Candidate	Logo	Party	Count 1	Count 2	Count 3	Count 4
David Fairbairn Kinniburgh		Conservative & Unionist	839 Elected	- 52
Ellen Morton		Liberal Democrat	700	+ 12.02 712.02	+ 234.55 946.57 Elected	- 163.57
Ronald Kinloch		Independent	713	+ 15.74 728.75	+ 25.12 753.88	+ 61.99 815.86 Elected
Richard MacDonald Trail		Scottish National Party	572	+ 3.11 575.11	+ 22.19 597.30	+ 34.57 631.87 Not elected
Karen York		Liberal Democrat	309	+ 5.79 314.79	- 314.79 Eliminated
Non-transferable votes			0	+ 15.32 15.32	+ 32.93 48.25	+ 67.01 115.27

Ronald Kinloch
Councillor; Born October 10, 1932; Died July 23, 2007

From Herald, 25 th July 2007

RONALD Kinloch, who has died aged 74 while chairing a council meeting, was born and spent his whole life in Cardross, Dunbartonshire where his father was schoolmaster and session clerk and his mother, the source of great musical talent in the family.

From his childhood home he witnessed and could vividly recall the shattering of the town in the bombing of May 5, 1941, and later in life, particularly through his distinguished service with Argyll & Bute Council, was to contribute in a host of ways to the building of the life of the community.

Proud of his schooling at Glasgow Academy and cherishing friendships from these days, he was to lead a successful business life, first with Paddy Henderson Ship Owners in Glasgow and then in Helensburgh as a partner in the travel firm Murray & Bigger and through his own estate agency.

In the local community he was held in the very highest regard. He was a founder member and former president of the Rotary Club of Helensburgh and was particularly active in the international work of Rotary.

He is remembered as a man of immense talent, kindness and commitment, never afraid to be passionate about what he believed in - above all, his own community for which he cared so deeply and served so notably as a member of Helensburgh District Council, then with Argyll & Bute Council, serving for 17 years as councillor for Cardross, then as convener of Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee. He was also a trustee of the Cardross Trust, an unfailing supporter of the community council, a member of Cardross school board and chairman of the board of governors of Lomond School Helensburgh.

Among fellow councillors he was universally respected and exercised a sensitive caring role to all staff.

An elder since 1970, he was passionate, too, about his Christian faith and was an outspoken defender of traditional values and an unwavering supporter of his church and choir, in which he sang for 58 years.

Kinloch was a man of deep compassion, always a sensitive listener, a dedicated carer and befriender and acts of generosity marked his whole life.

Of his varied talents many recall not only his musical skills - he was a fine bass singer and in his day a capable cellist and founder member of the Helensburgh Orchestra - but also his huge dramatic ability, playing leading roles with Dumbarton People's Theatre, the Green Room and Helensburgh Theatre Arts. In concerts he was a star, and none who heard it will ever forget his rendering of Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud with its wonderful falsetto verse. So much was drama in his blood that it could on occasion emerge at public or council meetings.

He fostered an expert knowledge of antique furniture, a delight in fine cars and considerable sporting prowess: in his day he was a natural golfer, a life member at Cardross and latterly at Loch Lomond clubs. At home he treated his garden with great care and that rejoiced his heart, being offended if even a single daisy appeared on his cherished lawn.

With far-flung family he loved to travel, to Australia or Germany or on cruises where he was in his element and longed for a cruise without ports.

Family was pivotal to his whole life. He was a devoted husband, proud and supportive father and father-in-law, and a delighted "Gramps" to seven grandchildren.

The service in celebration of his life in Cardross Church was hugely attended, a visible testimony to the mark he made on very many lives.

Notice of Election

From Argyll & Bute Council

One Councillor is to be elected for the Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward of Argyll and Bute Council.

Name of Ward: Helensburgh and Lomond South

Number of Councillors to be elected: 1

Nomination Forms can be obtained from the Election Office, Council Offices, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT (see note 1).  This office is open for the issue and delivery of nomination papers on weekdays, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Completed nomination papers MUST be delivered to the Election Office at the above address by 4.00pm on Wednesday 12 September 2007.

If the election is contested voting will take place between 7.00am and 10.00pm on Thursday 4 October 2007.

Any elector may apply for a postal or proxy vote at this election.

Postal or Proxy Voting

Applications to cancel or alter existing postal and proxy votes, or to change from postal to proxy voting MUST reach the Electoral Registration Officer, Kilbrannan House, Bolgam Street, Campbeltown PA28 6HZ  by 5.00pm on Wednesday 19 September 2007.

New applications to vote by post MUST reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5.00pm on Wednesday 19 September 2007.

New applications to vote by proxy MUST reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5.00pm on Wednesday 26 September 2007.

If as the result of a disability an elector becomes incapacitated after 5.00pm on Wednesday 26 September 2007 an application to vote by proxy due to that disability MUST reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5.00pm on the day of the poll.

Nigel Stewart
Returning Officer
 Council Offices
 Kilmory
 Lochgilphead  PA31 8RT
 27 August 2007
Tel:       01546 603264
Fax:      01546 604444
E-mail:  elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Web:     www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/elections

  Notes

1 Nomination Packs: Nomination forms may also be downloaded from www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/elections or obtained (but not lodged) at Scotcourt House, 45 West Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 8BP

2 Electoral Register: The deadline for applications to be included in the Register of Electors to be used at the election is Wednesday 19 September 2007

3 Issue and Delivery of Postal Ballot Papers: Postal ballot papers will be delivered during the week beginning 24 September 2007.  Please consider this when deciding whether to vote in person, by post or by proxy. In the event of any delay in the receipt of a postal ballot paper please note that the earliest date an application can be made for the replacement of a lost postal ballot paper is Monday 1 October 2007.

For advice about registering to vote or applying for a postal or proxy vote contact the Electoral Registration Office 0800 980 0470.  Forms for registering to vote, or for applying for postal or proxy votes can be downloaded from www.dab-vjb.gov.uk

For all other enquires about the election contact the election office on 01546 603264

Helensburgh & Lomond South by election

From Argyll & Bute Council 5 th October 2007

Andrew Nisbet has been elected as a Councillor for the Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward following the by election held yesterday (Thursday 4th October) in Helensburgh.

He is a member of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

The percentage poll was 37.4% and the quota was 1,060. Mr Nisbet was elected at stage four.

Links

• Argyll & Bute Council