The Latest Breaking News from Alec Clark

Residents to face 60-mile round trip to nearest bank branch

South Ayrshire residents face a 60-mile round trip to their nearest bank after branches leave the area "one by one".

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023

'Major blow' for retail and residents as bank to close Ayrshire branch

Councillors unite over Cllr Alec Clark's call to put pressure on the Bank of Scotland which announced plans to close the branch in February 2024.

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2023

'Lend and Mend Hub' officially opens at Girvan Library in national pioneering project

The library is one of only five across the country which is now home to the new hubs.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

Ayrshire Roads Alliance immediately halts all planned resurfacing after blowing budget

Ayrshire Roads Alliance, which maintains roads for East and South Ayrshire Council informed councillors of the need to take action this morning.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

SNP and Labour accused of 'schoolboy errors' in Ayr leisure centre debacle

South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey responded to fierce criticism from SNP and Labour leaders.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Massive 750 home development at risk over bizarre horse bridge demand in Ayrshire

Councillors rejected a second attempt by developers at Corton in Ayr to remove a requirement for a horse bridge over the A77.

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

'Spend on essential work only': Ayrshire council leader warns of increasing financial pressures

The continuing cost-of-living crisis and energy price hikes will see South Ayrshire's finances worsen, it is claimed.

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Blackpool tower sized wind turbines rejected in Ayrshire

Two adjoining sites south of Straiton in South Ayrshire could be home to 200m high turbines.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

The inside story of South Ayrshire's power struggle that led to Conservative power grab

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly said that the on-off battle by Conservatives for control of South Ayrshire kept going up until Thursday's meeting.

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

'Move on' from undeveloped housing sites message as South Ayrshire Council urged to look at alternatives

Councillor Iain Campbell called on the local authority to look at alternatives for areas which have been allocated for housing but remained undeveloped for years.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2022