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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

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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”…

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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”.

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Row as Scottish Tory council kick out Labour committee chair for Alba man

A LABOUR councillor booted out as chair of a scrutiny panel without being given a reason has said there is an “atmosphere of contempt” around…

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SNP council group leader in shock resignation – set to join Tory administration

THE leader of an SNP council group has quit the party – and looks set to join the ruling Tory administration as an independent ...

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'Sneak peak' at £10m plans for Ayr Citadel with concepts including new spin studio and soft play

A first look has been unveiled at how a revamped Ayr CItadel could look.

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Ayr regeneration could bring 10,000 people to town and rake in £300m

The Accessible Ayr project is set to go to a design stage with officers making bold claims about potential impact on ailing town centre.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stunning Red Arrows to take to the skies over Ayr for upcoming air show

The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show.

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South Ayrshire Council to make it 'easier' for small firms to seek contracts

Local businesses are securing more council work but Councillor Martin Dowey wants more to be done.

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Push to have two hours free parking in Ayr town centre 'as quickly as possible'

South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey wants the free parking in Ayr put in place without having to wait for parking strategy to be finalised.

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Ghost tower in Ayr could house Ukraine war refugees as South Ayrshire Council apply for Scottish Government help

Red-faced council chiefs are to approach the government to apply for funding to refurbish the mothballed block.

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Cut-down leisure centre proposal 'a big puddle in a car park with a roof over it' says South Ayrshire Council leader

South Ayrshire Council required to go to a casting vote to reject a reduced leisure centre after previous plans were scrapped as unaffordable.

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Warning that new airshow could hit South Ayrshire Council services

Labour group leader Brian McGinley raised concerns that the lack of detail in airshow plans could leave room for spiralling costs that could impact council budget.

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Local Tory's posh coffee machine splurge prompts council row

A TORY council leader has been slated for buying a fancy coffee machine and getting leather furniture for his new office.

Daily Record

SNP slaughter Tassimo Tories after splurging on posh coffee machine during cost of living crisis

Tory council leader Martin Dowey has come under fire from furious opposition SNP members after new look appeared in offices

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Ayr international airshow boost as council agree to splash out £1.5m to revive annual event

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet agreed five year plan for the event last held in 2018

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South Ayrshire Council redundancies can't be ruled out as £14m budget blackhole looms

Labour group leader Brian McGinley asked South Ayrshire Council leader whether there would be a change to position on non-compulsory redundancies.

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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.

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