Two Members of Parliament were elected on 8 June 2017 to serve the two constituencies that include South Ayrshire:
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock – covers Ayr, Coylton, Cumnock, Maybole, Girvan and surrounding areas. Currently served
by Bill Grant, Scottish Conservative and Unionist
- Central Ayrshire Constituency – covers Prestwick, Troon, Annbank, Tarbolton, Symington and Dundonald and surrounding
areas. Currently served by Dr Philippa Whitford (SNP)
The full results of the election on 8 June 2017 are available here.
The next UK parliamentary general election is scheduled to take place no later than 5 May 2022 under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 2011.
The role of MPs representing Scotland in the House of Commons at Westminster is to represent constituents on reserved matters – matters that are
governed by Westminster and not the Scottish Government. These include defence, foreign affairs, national security and employment.
Official notices/document
All published public notices, documents and guidance for the UK Parliamentary General Election on 8 June 2017 can be found below: