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North Ayrshire Council to Revise Remote Rules After Driving Incident

7/8/2026

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North Ayrshire Council is reviewing its remote-access rules after a member was seen driving while taking part in a meeting.
Labour councillor Jim Montgomerie joined the council meeting by phone while behind the wheel.
Provost Dickson said members must not risk themselves and will note the incident to amend remote-access policy.
Leader Tony Gurney raised a point of order, arguing that a participant driving cannot fully concentrate on the agenda.

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North Ayrshire Council is reviewing its remote-access rules after a member was seen driving while taking part in a meeting.
Labour councillor Jim Montgomerie joined the council meeting by phone while behind the wheel.
Provost Dickson said members must not risk themselves and will note the incident to amend remote-access policy.
Leader Tony Gurney raised a point of order, arguing that a participant driving cannot fully concentrate on the agenda.