NEWSLINE has learnt of a Alzheimer Scotland campaign linked to the 2017 elections.

A resident of ward 4 has already written to all the candidates standing in his ward.

The pledge - no mention of monies - just support.

At present there are six known candidates for this ward and all were e-mailed.

James Mills


Replied and pledged

Andrea Gee


Replied and pledged, has signed.

Cllr Mary Montague


Replied, pledged and Signed the pledge.

Cllr Alan Lafferty (Chair of the Joint Integrated Board)



Replied and did not pledge, spoke of constricted budgets etc. Has not signed yet.

Cllr Ralph Robertson


Replied and pledged, has signed.

Cllr Stewart Miller


Replied and pledged

Please if anyone learns of others that have signed, or not bothered please let us know.

The gentleman who sent out the e-mails said to us today.

"I have not made up my mind yet as to who I will vote for, but one thing is for sure, it will not be Lafferty after that reply he sent".

"We are not asking for money, just support and a recognition for sufferers and carers"

Newsline wrote:


Slight correction if you don't mind. There are EIGHT known candidates for this ward. There's a second SNP candidate and a green one.(Annette Ireland and Laura Stevens)

Brill, thank you.