South Ayrshire Council has almost 100 staff earning more than £50,000 The South Ayrshire wages have laid bare the extent of the authority's spending on staff. Daily Record · May 5, 2022
Former leader and outgoing Provost say farewell at final South Ayrshire Council meeting Douglas Campbell and Helen Moonie focused on communities and colleagues as they took their leave. Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022
Campervan sites for tourists reopen in Ayr and Girvan as South Ayrshire Council expands scheme The facilities will charge a rent of £10 per night. Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022
'Abuse and misogyny' driving women away from standing in South Ayrshire Council election With women making up just 23 percent of South Ayrshire Council candidates, parties agree on negative impact of abuse on numbers. Daily Record · Apr 18, 2022
Ayr's High Flats will be saved if you elect us, claim South Ayrshire's Tory group The pledge has been made ahead of the big vote on Thursday, May 5. Daily Record · Apr 18, 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
Hope for 'manufacturing boost' as Prestwick Airport proposals lodged with council planners An electronic and telecommunications facility plan has been submitted to South Ayrshire Council. Daily Record · Apr 11, 2022
Girvan and South Carrick - one of the key South Ayrshire Council election 'battlegrounds' Local Democracy reporter Kevin Dyson visited Girvan, in South Ayrshire to find out about the issues most important to the people in that part of the county. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022
Councillor wants move away from 'traditional farmhouse' designs in countryside Conservative Councillor Iain Campbell has asked South Ayrshire Council planners to consider more flexible approach to house design in rural areas Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022
Mum claims 'terrified' autistic son placed in 'isolation room' without her knowledge South Ayrshire Council is looking into claims a seven year-old boy, who is autistic, was left “terrified”after he was deemed to have been disruptive in the classroom and placed in an "isolation room" Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022
Furious mum claims 'terrified' autistic son was placed in 'isolation room' without her knowledge South Ayrshire Council is looking into claims a seven year-old lad, who is Autistic, was left “terrified” after the incident at a South Ayrshire specialist unit. Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022
Brand new £50,000 Ayrshire playpark opens — complete with trampoline pits And local children wasted no time in getting struck into the town’s new play attraction. Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022
South Ayrshire house waiting list will take a decade to clear as 155 new homes are planned South Ayrshire Council is releasing land for 155 houses as part of its new Local Development Plan as it is revealed that there are 1300 households on waiting list for new homes. Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022
South Ayrshire Council 'on track' to address criticisms Last year's Best Value report highlighted a number of problems at South Ayrshire Council, including its efforts to change the way it delivers services. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022 South Ayrshire Council to recruit finance expert to help assist governance processes The successful candidate will be expected to support the activities of the local authority by providing 'professional advice' and 'guidance'.
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022 Boss of iconic Ayrshire theatre says it will need lifeline council funding for years to come Ayr Gaiety Theatre has requested £450,000 from South Ayrshire Council but approval of the vital cash will have to wait until after May's elections.
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2022 South and East Ayrshire Council failing to comply with common good 'transparency' law Legislation passed in 2015 to make common good assets 'transparent' is yet to be put in place by East and South Ayrshire Councils.
Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022 War of words over South Ayrshire bin collections as leisure centre jibe made Council leader Peter Henderson was responding to criticism from South Scotland Conservative MSP, Sharon Dowey, who reckons the local authority has got its priorities wrong.
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 South Ayrshire Council needs to 'reduce' number of common good properties Senior councillor Philip Saxton admits that South Ayrshire Council needs to dispose of common good properties as funds dwindle.
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 Move to make South Ayrshire Council services appointment only South Ayrshire Council will discuss the return of face-to-face services such as benefits and housing and reveal that three-quarters of staff will return to pre-covid working patterns.
Daily Record · Mar 9, 2022 Lack of Traveller facilities in South Ayrshire branded a 'disgrace' as site is identified South Ayrshire Council has finally settled on a proposed transit facility for Travellers after drawn-out search.
Daily Record · Mar 7, 2022 Council teases future hall at controversial £45m Ayr leisure centre as project is given planning green light After months of criticism about the lack of facilities at new Ayr leisure centre, South Ayrshire Council dangled the carrot of a future hall just as councillors prepared to decide on planning permission.
Daily Record · Mar 7, 2022 South Ayrshire budget: Every crucial decision as council tax rises Bulk of £6.7m shortfall is addressed by increased charges and tax as South Ayrshire Council delves into its reserves
Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022 Strip club licenses are to protect women, not promote sex industry, says South Ayrshire councillor SNP Councillor Julie Dettbarn was keen to tell public that putting in place sex entertainment venue licenses is not about supporting the industry.
Daily Record · Feb 16, 2022 South Ayrshire Council to consider demolition options at Ayr's Station Hotel amid new safety report Officials are on the hunt for a "permanent" solution to make the site safe, with scaffolding bills costing £60,000 per month.