East Kilbride Alliance
The East Kilbride Alliance is a political party operating in the town of East Kilbride, Scotland. It was formed in late 2006 with the intention of contesting the local government election (to be held on May 3, 2007) for the South Lanarkshire Council in the town of East Kilbride.
The party's origins can be traced to a number of local groups who were dissatisfied with the actions of South Lanarkshire Council. In particular objections were raised to the sale of green space and the siting of industry near to residential areas.
Figures within the party have stated that they will not act in the traditional way as parties might be expected to if they are successful in having members returned to South Lanarkshire Council in that they will not have a party whip which members must follow, with their councillors being allowed to exercise their own judgement on each matter as to how they think their area would be best represented.
The party are fielding six candidates in the local elections. The Candidates are Brian Jones (leader of the party), Colin McKay, Richard Naysmith, Iain Cameron, Tim Gingell and Claire Keane.