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South Ayrshire councillors facing toughest ever budget this week

South Ayrshire Council faces a £37.8m financial shortfall over the next three years, but is using new PPP guidance to ease impact.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Stunning plans to extend and upgrade iconic Ayrshire wedding venue are unveiled

The new owners of the Brig o' Doon are keen to ensure that the famous Ayrshire hotel remains one of the region's top venues going forward.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

South Ayrshire Council to launch £150,000 feasibility study on future of old Hourstons

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet will consider a new plan after issues with the acquisition of the Arran Mall meaning the future of the Hourstons site could be looked at on its own.

Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023

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Ayrshire countryside plagued with polystyrene blocks as furious row erupts

Robert Steele claims the blocks have fallen off the back of pick up trucks operated by a construction firm hired by South Ayrshire Council.

Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023

Heads of Ayr Nursery unveil ambitious expansion plan to accommodate more childcare for Ayrshire tots

The fledgling nursery is running at 88 per cent capacity and needs more space to accommodate the Scottish Government's rollout of more funded places.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Six new flats to be created above former Clinton Cards and Game shops on Ayr High Street

The developers have been given the green light to create six one-bedroom flats which will eventually be used as part of South Ayrshire Council's Affordable Housing stock.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Motor retail giant set to move into Ayr as new Toyota dealership plan is announced for town

The company behind the proposals, Gateshead-based Vertu Motors PLC, are the fourth largest motor retailer in the UK.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

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New £8.5 million Ayrshire athletics arena hailed as a 'source of ambition' for sporting talent

The sports complex, near Ayr Academy, officially opened on Monday.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Top Ayrshire cop outlines 'unprecedented demand' for police over last two years

Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain highlighted the challenges since covid as he lays out plans for next three years.

Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023

Furious critics 'underwhelmed' by Ayr riverside blueprint that took seven years to plan

Those who objected the controversial plans have hit out after the fist pictures of the new events space were revealed last week

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Dog grooming salon and new hot food takeaway plans submitted to South Ayrshire Council

The dog grooming proposals are mooted for Prestwick and the hot food takeaway plan is for Whitletts Road, Ayr.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Ghost shopping centre plan for eight-screen cinema and restaurants could be delayed

The people behind the proposals have revealed that "huge inflation" in construction costs and interest rate rises, could put back the start of the redevelopment, which was due to begin in 2023.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

South Ayrshire Council 'should be ready to step in to support' vital services

Independent Councillor Alec Clark argued the case for South Ayrshire Council intervening in important community services, citing uncertainty over food pantry funding.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

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Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023

EE masts blunder is an 'embarrassment and disgrace' for South Ayrshire Council, says Bob Shields

The Ayrshire Post columnist and Independent councillor, who long argued against the demolition of the Riverside flats, has slammed the farcical fallout now enveloping County Buildings.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Plans for new gym in Ayrshire town are withdrawn

Proposals had been submitted to South Ayrshire Council’s planning department seeking a change of use to a unit in Back Peebles Street.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

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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Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Ayrshire beach coastal cafe and water sports centre close to finish line

South Ayrshire Council will consider application for a 50 year lease this week

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

Ayrshire seafront paddling pool to transform into skatepark

The old paddling pool at Troon Beach is set to be filled with ramps, bowls and ledges

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

Sickness costs council £2.4m over six months with winter impact still to hit home

South Ayrshire Council reveals that 22,000 days were taken in sick leave between April and September 2022, with the winter months threatening even more of an increase.

Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022

South Ayrshire Council plan to bring Bob Shields into cabinet withdrawn at last minute

The independent councillor would have become part of the administration as part of the plans.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Ayrshire charity amongst finalists in running for top Robert Burns humanitarian award

The Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards recognise the inspiring dedicated efforts of helping others in need.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

"Time hasn't run out" for Ayr's Station Hotel but clock is ticking as demolition given go ahead

South Ayrshire Council has agreed to proceed with demolition of south section of the iconic building if its owner doesn't step in to ensure safety of the structure - or an alternative plan is not made.

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