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 The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025
Ribbon is cut on Ayrshire's new £1.4m underpass and sensory garden to help promote sustainable travel The Alloway to Burton Underpass Link project is just one of many projects underway to encourage Active Travel in Ayrshire. Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023
Major reboot for £11m Prestwick aerospace plan agreed by South Ayrshire Council Shift in South Ayrshire Council's role in Ayrshire Growth Deal project as focus turns to education partnership. Daily Record · May 26, 2023
Ambitious plans for new 10 mile route connecting Ayr to Barassie as public asked for their views Residents are being asked their thoughts on the plans for the new route which aims to encourage physical travel over vehicle travel. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Troon motorhome parking review 'will set public's mind to rest' Councillor Bob Pollock had called for a further review of town's parking scheme to take account of public concerns. Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023
South Ayrshire schools checked for potentially dangerous diseased trees South Ayrshire Council's cabinet has agreed to lobby UK and Scottish Governments to fund scheme to protect public. Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023
Summer motorhome parking in Ayrshire to be trialed at picturesque coastal towns Councillors opted to scrap facility in Prestwick, but pushed back against plans for Troon North Shore and Ballantrae. Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023
Council steps in to save famed Scottish theatre from collapse COUNCILLORS have agreed to help out Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre by giving them £150,000 this year – but have said that the council cannot continue to… The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022
'We can't continue to support the Gaiety forever', councillor says Councillor Bob Pollock said the famous theatre needs to come up with a viable business plan. Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022
First look at 'attractive' Ayr town centre plans as 19 streets set to be 'redesigned' with cycle and walking lanes Blueprints have been drafted up to give the town centre an overhaul. Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022
Low-income families to get £50 gift card to spend locally in South Ayrshire The scheme hopes to reduce cost of living pressures as residents can use the card to buy food, pet supplies or even Christmas presents. Daily Record · Nov 6, 2022
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 Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022