South Ayrshire Local Plan

Chapter 5 - Public Facilities And Services

Introduction

The Council, together with a number of public and private sector organisations is responsible for the delivery or provision of a wide range of services to meet the needs of South Ayrshire's population and the promotion of economic activity.

Services include transport and basic utility services such as drainage, water supply and electricity required for developments. Other services provide for the social needs of the population, such as the network of community, educational, leisure and recreational facilities. Many of these facilities perform a dual service for both local residents and visitors to the area alike.

It is considered essential that services and facilities are provided, maintained or improved in order that the following objectives are realised.

	To seek to ensure that the transport requirements of the local population and economy are met.
	To provide opportunities to maximise a full range of transport methods in order to minimise the environmental impact of road traffic.
	To safeguard existing community facilities and to co-operate with both public and private bodies to improve and expand provision.

This chapter therefore considers policies and proposals for the following:

	Infrastructure
	Energy
	Transport: including public transport, parking, footpaths, cycleways, freight transport and roadside facilities
	Community Facilities
	Waste Disposal.
	Flood Prevention
	Telecommunications