Conservative politician had never heard of 'relative poverty' South Ayrshire Council's depute leader admitted he had never heard the term during a discussion on child poverty. Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022
Future of Ayr's £52m leisure centre plan to be decided within days South Ayrshire Councillors will be given three options - cut back on new centre, find more money or scrap the project altogether. Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022
South Ayrshire Council put former Ayr Grammar school back on market after failed sale The old Ayr Grammar is back up for grabs after the controversial sale of last year collapsed. Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022
Makeover plan for "dilapidated" 19th century Ayrshire farmhouse Proposals are in place for significant restoration and refurbishment work at Sessionfield Farm, which lies four miles south east of Ayr Town Centre. Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022
South Ayrshire Council to be more 'open and transparent' to reduce Freedom of Information requests South Ayrshire Council says it will publish more information to reduce the number of freedom of information requests Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022
Hot food takeaway plans for former Ayrshire bookmakers The former Coral Bookmakers in Portland Street, Troon, has been earmarked as the ideal site. Daily Record · Oct 2, 2022
Airshow to return as South Ayrshire Council confirm plans for 'new look event' The event will be back with new organisers after South Ayrshire Council clarified their earlier announcement. Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022
Ghost tower block EE phone mast will cost South Ayrshire Council six-figure bill to remove The mast currently sits on one of three tower blocks that are being demolished in Ayr. Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022
School estate report card surprise for South Ayrshire Council as verdict delivered The report, the School Estate Statistics 2022, reveals that South Ayrshire has the highest number of ‘poor condition’ schools in the region. Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022
Scottish Airshow's new look as South Ayrshire Council announce Kilmarnock-based charity as event partner The event is being teed up to return above the skies in Ayr next year. Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022
Concerns for Ayr deer left out in bitter cold as council fail to rebuild shelter A sign outside the animal compound said work on the shelter would begin in August. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Garden project will bring 'disjointed community' in Ayrshire village back together again Councillors approved a planning application to create facility in the heart of the village. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Spiralling cost of absences a 'shot across the bows' for council, says Bob Shields South Ayrshire's service and performance panel looked at the issue of employees being off. Daily Record · Sep 26, 2022
Former school site in to be transformed as new South Ayrshire Council housing project begins The old Mainholm Academy site is to be transformed as part of the ambitious development. Daily Record · Sep 24, 2022
Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022 Four options for Ayr esplanade as crazy golf and boating pond could return South Ayrshire Council leader Martin Dowey has outlined plans to improve Ayr's popular but dilapidated esplanade.
Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022 Inside revamped Prestwick Swimming pool as new gym and changing rooms open The gym has been created with all abilities in mind.
Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022 South Ayrshire Council forced to clear giant 'jungle' beside new Ayr sports arena Officials had to hold up their hands for the error last month.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2022 Scottish council breaks silence over Wallace Tower red, white and blue Queen tribute THE council responsible for illuminating the Wallace Tower in red, white and blue after the death of the Queen has broken its silence after…
Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022 Ayr's iconic Gaiety Theatre in plea to council for £450,000 cash The Ayr Gaiety Partnership has provided details of its work over the last 12 months, as it prepares for decision on request for £450,000 in council support.
Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022 Luxury castle and hotel looks to expand accommodation offering in Ayrshire A planning application has been submitted to South Ayrshire Council asking for the green light to convert an old cottage on the estate into rented accommodation.
Daily Record · Sep 19, 2022 Takeaway plan unveiled as former Ayrshire butchers shop could be transformed A planning application to turn the now vacant unit at The Cross has been submitted to South Ayrshire Council.
Daily Record · Sep 19, 2022 South Ayrshire Council workers off sick for combined equivalent of 125 years new report states South Ayrshire Council's annual absence report also shows that teacher absences skyrocketed in 2021/22 compared to previous year.
Daily Record · Sep 18, 2022 Ambitious glamping plan for shipping containers as businessman plots £100,000 staycation hideaway William Kennedy has submitted plans seeking permission to build four glamping units.
Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022 South Ayrshire Council to consider additional public holiday But no changes are being made to the September weekend break for schools.
Daily Record · Sep 12, 2022 Council leader doubles down on plans for scrapping leisure centre South Ayrshire Council administration has pledged to scrap new Ayr leisure centre, but, under council governance procedures, must wait until any decision can be made on the future of the project.