The Latest Breaking News from Martin Dowey

Deputy leader removed and provost resigns after explosive Scottish council meeting

The deputy leader of South Ayrshire Council has been removed following a vote by councillors

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

Scottish Tory council boss steps down 'temporarily' as police probe secret recording

A SCOTTISH Tory council leader has stepped down “temporarily” amid a police probe into a secret recording that saw him offer jobs for “pals”…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

Scottish Tory council leader appears to promise 'pals' contracts in recording

A TORY council leader has been recorded appearing to promise multi-million pound contracts to “pals”.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025

Lid lifted on South Ayrshire Council expenses as one councillor claims nothing

Council Leader, Martin Dowey, was the highest paid elected official, raking in a salary of £39,148.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Heritage group insist 'kiss of life' can be provided to iconic Station Hotel after fire

SAVE Britain's Heritage are seeking access to the site to see if a rescue plan can be implemented, bringing the hotel back to life.

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

Council chief executive Eileen Howat calls time on her career

Now a search will soon begin to find Howat's successor to the high pressure role.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

South Ayrshire to be 'age friendly' as older population increases

The council is to apply to join Scotland's Age Friendly Communities Network as the percentage of older residents increases.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

Dual carriageway plan for A77 and A75 could 'save lives and generate billions'

The Strategic and Economic Impacts Report looks at improvements to key trunk roads to Cairnryan.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023

Airshow income will help protect staff, South Ayrshire Council leader claims

Conservative Martin Dowey said the only way to protect services and staff is by maximising income.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

South Ayrshire Council leader 'pleased' to balance books in face of huge savings

Yesterday's budget unveiled a range of savings as well as a council tax rise of five per cent.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023