Consultations
Have Your Say
We are committed to listening to your views. We would like to know when we are getting
it right but we also need to know when we are getting it wrong.
Use the feedback form to make a comment about our
consultations.
Current Consultations
- Belleisle Park – Consultation Event
Heritage Lottery Parks for People Project
The event will have display boards showing the draft masterplan; draft detail of items such as the play area, the conservatory, stable block, footpaths. We will also have information about the Friends of Belleisle and the Belleisle Conservatory Ltd. We are keen to find out what people think of the draft plans and welcome feedback.
It is a drop in event so if people have a spare 15 minutes at lunch or after work or just while you are in town please come down – look at the draft plans and tell us what you think.
- Ayr Town Hall
To help us improve the service we provide at Ayr Town Hall, we are looking for your views and comments. Please take five minutes to complete this short survey.
- Social Media Survey
We're reviewing our use of social media and want to know what you think of the Council's social media channels, as well as how you make use of social media. We would also welcome your views on what we can do to improve our social media use so that it works for you. Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey.
- Road Safety Plan to 2020
South Ayrshire Council’s Road Safety Plan to 2020 produced in line with “Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2020.” The Plan provides the road map for further reductions in injuries resulting from collisions on the road.
- Planning Service Supplementary Guidance Consultation
South Ayrshire Council approved draft supplementary guidance on “Historic Environment”, “Alterations and Extensions to Houses” and “Rural Housing”, for public consultation, at a meeting of South Ayrshire Council on 25th April 2013. A 5-week public consultation period for the supplementary guidance will commence on 13th May and will close on 17th June 2013. During this time comments on all, or any one, of the draft supplementary guidance is invited.
On-going Consultations
- South Ayrshire 1000
Join the SA1000 Panel and have your say on the quality of public services in South
Ayrshire.
- Masonhill Crematorium
South Ayrshire Council's Bereavement Services' aim to meet your needs and expectations
by providing a service of the highest standard. As part of this continuing effort
to improve how we serve our community, we hope you will take this opportunity to
comment frankly on the service you have received from us. We would be very grateful
if you could spend a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire. The information
you return to us will be treated in a confidential manner and will allow us to make
improvements.
- South Ayrshire Cemeteries
South Ayrshire Council's Bereavement Services' aim to meet your needs and expectations
by providing a service of the highest standard. As part of this continuing effort
to improve how we serve our community, we hope you will take this opportunity to
comment frankly on the service you have received from us. We would be very grateful
if you could spend a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire. The information
you return to us will be treated in a confidential manner and will allow us to make
improvements.
- Proposed Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders
A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal order. They are made in order to control
the flow of traffic and make sure that people park safely and conveniently.
- Ayrshire Joint Structure Plan
The Structure Plan is the strategic land use planning document that the Councils
within Ayrshire are required to submit to government every five years. If you would
wish to contribute to the future planning process within Ayrshire you can either
use the special on-line feedback forms on this web site or alternatively you can
respond by email, letter, or telephone.
Completed Consultations
- Your South Ayrshire
You gave us your views on our proposed priorities and outcomes and how they can make a difference for your community.
- Maidens Harbour Feasibility Study
The findings of the Maidens Harbour Feasibility Study that included the preparation of a business plan for 100 berth pontoons, made recommendations on dredging, breakwater and pontoon layout and considered the provision of shore-side facilities within the harbour.
- South Ayrshire Proposed Local Development
Plan
The Local Development Plan is a concise map-based, land use planning document that
sets out how the Council envisages South Ayrshire will be developed over the next
10 years.
- Sport
& Active Leisure Strategy Consultation
We’re reviewing the way we provide sports and leisure facilities and services across
South Ayrshire and want to hear your views on what we can do to get South Ayrshire
healthier and fitter.
- Girvan Consultation
People from across Girvan and South Carrick had the chance to put their views forward
on the designs for the planned new £8 million multi-faceted leisure and community
facility at Girvan Harbour.
- South Ayrshire Draft Economic Development Strategy
What is your vision for the economy in South Ayrshire? We wanted to know your views
so you can help us shape the new ten year South Ayrshire Economic Development Strategy
document.
- South Ayrshire Carers Strategy
The South Ayrshire Community Health Partnership has developed a draft South
Ayrshire Carers' Strategy, and welcomed feedback/comments on any aspect
of the strategy. Ended 31st July 2012. Response will be made available soon.
- Customer Contact Centre Survey
A survey on what you think about our customer services.
- Energy Sense Survey
The Council was looking to update the way in which people get information and help
to lower energy costs and improve energy efficiency.
- Forehill, Ayr - New Council Houses and Children's
Unit Consultation
A planning application will be submitted for 19 new affordable homes and an integrated
children's residential unit in the Forehill area of Ayr following consideration
by South Ayrshire Council of the findings of the recent consultation exercise on
the proposals.
- Strategy for Mixed-Tenure Housing Blocks
The Council was looking for ways to improve how it contacts and supports other owners
in Mixed-Tenure Housing Block to make arrangements to pay for improvement works
and repairs.
- Dog Fouling Consultation
We consulted the public on the possible introduction of a ban on dogs in certain
areas like school grounds, children's play areas, sports and playing fields, cemeteries,
golf courses and designated bathing beaches. The consultation finished on the 19th
September 2011. The council would like to thank everyone who took the time to give
us their thoughts.
- Comprehensive Review Of Polling Arrangements
Before the Council considers the recommendations, statutory consultation with electors,
groups, etc. is took place. The results of this survey will be available soon
- Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Strategy Development
The Ayrshire Economic Partnership (AEP), are a collective body consisting of the
three local authorities, Scottish Enterprise, Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce &
Industry and Industry leaders, who are working collectively to provide a concise
strategic direction to the sustainable economic performance of Ayrshire & Arran.
- Housing Disability
Consultation
We wanted to find out more about the issues facing households with particular access
needs. This could be a physical or sensory impairment, learning disability or mental
health issue.
- Marr College – the next chapter
To help us shape our vision for an upgraded Marr College, we're now looking for
your initial views and comments on what we should be including in this vision.
- Street Lighting on Holmston Road, Ayr
As part of our drive to reduce costs and CO2 emissions, South Ayrshire Council is
conducting a trial of variable street lighting in Holmston Road. The results of
this survey will be available soon.
- South Ayrshire Parking Strategy 2011-2020
South Ayrshire Council's Parking Strategy sets out how the Council and other stakeholders
will manage, maintain and enforce safe and secure parking that will contribute to
the development of our communities.
- Alcohol and Drug Strategy 2011-2015
An opportunity for you to contribute to your local Strategy and be part of the ongoing
consultation process.
- St Anns Primary School Consultation
South Ayrshire Council wanted to seek views on the proposal from all interested
parties including, parents/guardians/carers of children attending any school affected
by the proposals and the parents/guardians/carers of children who would be expected
to attend any school affected by the proposals within two years of their implementation.
- Informal consultation on the re-location
of Forehill Library
South Ayrshire Council would like to seek views on the possible re-location of Forehill
Library to an area within the Forehill Primary School.
- Design Guideline for Advertisement and Commercial Signage
On 9th February 2010, the Council's Leadership Panel approved Supplementary Planning
Guidance on "Design Guideline for Advertisement and Commercial Signage". View the
Summary of consultation responses and proposed actions.
- Children's Units Consultation:
Maybole and North Ayr
Consultation regarding possible locations for new child care residential units at
Dunlop Terrace in Ayr and Queen's Terrace in Maybole.
- QMA Consultation
Informal consultation on creating an all-through 5-18 denominational school at Queen
Margaret Academy, Ayr. View the results of the consultation.
- Housing Consultation
In December 2008, the Scottish Government announced the availability of subsidy
of up to £25k per unit to encourage Councils to consider new build as an option.
View the results of the consultation.
- Fundamental Review Of Ayr
Grammar Primary School
Response To The Informal Consultation
- South Ayrshire Schools - Parents' Views
South Ayrshire Council is committed to improving the quality of education it provides
in its schools. During March 2009 we asked parents to tell us what they think of
our schools and how we could improve. 49 parents completed the survey. Thank you
to all who took the time to participate.
- Accessibility Strategy
In order to advance our action plan the Accessibility Strategy Group consulted parents/carers,
children and young people, and staff.
- Prestwick Parking Study
The Prestwick Parking Study has been carried out to try and address some of the
problems caused by these factors and to make recommendations as to how to improve
the parking situation in the Prestwick area.