South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey declared himself pleased with the outcome of yesterday's budget setting, despite difficult decisions that were required to balance the books.
Cllr Dowey said that the key tenets of his party's manifesto had been realised - despite criticism from opponents - including giving towns and communities a placemaking fund they could direct to their own priorities.
He also lauded finance spokesperson, Councillor Ian Davis, for his presentation of the budget, a shift from the usual role taken by the leader.
