Actions speak louder than words!

It matters what we say but it matters even more what we do in our local communities.

By working tirelessly to demonstrate to the people of Scotland that we mean what we say and that the policies will deliver a better Scotland we can turn around our brand image and make voting Conservative an easier prospect to entertain.

So here are just a few ideas as to what this could mean for a modern Scottish Conservative Party:

When the most vulnerable in our communities are at risk we need to be the ones there to help them. When snow falls on the ground we should have teams of activists ready to help elderly residents of sheltered housing complexes by clearing paths and pavements so they can get out and about safely.

The NHS is the public's No. 1 priority and it must be our top priority too. We need to campaign for a better NHS across Scotland and do so by being involved in local health issues. Access to world class health services, free at the point of delivery is what we are all about.

Taking an active interest in local employers and their problems means we can help create new jobs and protect those at risk in difficult economic times.

People care about their public services and so do we. So campaigning with local Councillors for better provision of services, even something as simple as more books in our libraries, is what we need to be all about.

We need to be the Party who ensure School buildings are fit for purpose and who look to better ways of funding refurbishment of existing schools and new build projects. It is our Councillor's who are closest to this issue and who get the complaints and requests for help from local parents. I believe we need to consult with them more often to ensure our education policies at local and national level provide a comprehensive platform for improving our schools estate.