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South Ayrshire Council sees change in Labour and SNP leaders on day of drama

New leadership is at the helm of both parties heading into the summer recess.

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Conservative airshow money claims are 'pie in the sky' says Labour group leader

Councillor Brian McGinley took issue with Council Leader Martin Dowey's claims over the value of income generation to the Council.

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Conservatives called out for creating 'hand-knitted' cabinet post for Councillor Bob Shields

The council also merged two scrutiny panels after another major decision goes to Provost's casting vote.

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Labour leader 'expecting uproar' over South Ayrshire Council Conservative budget

South Ayrshire Labour group leader, Brian McGinley, has hit out at the Conservative and Independent administration's budget.

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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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Ayr international airshow faces a £207k funding shortfall without South Ayrshire Council's financial support

Councillors have restated their demand that they see detailed plans for the proposed September event before it is considered as part of budget setting meeting.

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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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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 vow to fight cancellation of £52m Ayr leisure centre

SNP and Labour say they will look at their options, including setting up petition, to revive project

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Citadel refurb cost rises as councillors clash over 'family friendly' jibe

The Conservative administration achieved their manifesto promise, but faced flack from opposition parties.

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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.

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Plans for 2023 airshow in Ayr scrutinised as council's approach is questioned

Council Leader Martin Dowey was questioned about the work being done to secure return of popular event.

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Islamophobia defined at South Ayrshire Council meeting as officials strive to tackle racism

All three parties spoke out against discrimination but disagreed over timing of report on defining anti-Muslim attitudes

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Ayr high flats rescue plan suffers huge blow as Conservative bid is defeated

Opposition parties and independents join in defeating motion to look at what it would take to save Riverside Place flats.

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'Rubbish': Labour claims it didn't help Tories take power over Scottish council

A LABOUR councillor's claim the party didn't abstain in order to allow the Tories to form a minority administration has been rubbished ...

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Labour leader wants final 'decisive' consultation on future of new Ayr leisure centre

Councillor Brian McGinley says that 'If the people don’t want the centre, then that is up to them.'

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SNP and Tories are 'not good for Scotland' South Ayrshire Labour leader claims after abstaining in key council vote

Labour leader Councillor Brian McGinley insists that decision was not made to allow Conservatives to form new administration.

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Scottish Tories lash out at Nicola Sturgeon after National essay on indyref2 urgency

THE Tories have hit out at Nicola Sturgeon after the First Minister wrote an essay for the Sunday National arguing that now is the time to…

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SNP to run South Ayrshire as minority administration as Labour claim 'political stitch-up'

The SNP say that they spoke to all parties and independents before going it alone, but Labour have accused the SNP of doing a deal with the Conservatives.

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Teenage councillor Cameron Ramsay is ready to serve his community at 19 years old

19 year old Cameron Ramsay was elected to the Prestwick seat for Labour.

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Astonished Labour leader reiterates why Ayr high flats should be demolished

Councillor Brian McGinley outlines his argument for High Flats demolition after Conservatives reiterate intention to retain them

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Labour group will outline South Ayrshire budget plans next week

Group Leader Brian McGinley says his party will be revealing approach to budget despite being a part of current SNP-led administration.

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