Council Election

An integral and vital part of the running of South Ayrshire Council are the elected councillors who represent 8 electoral wards.

The Councillors are responsible for policy decision-making on all aspects of Local Government services which South Ayrshire Council is responsible for.

The political composition of the Council after the 2007 Election is: 12 Conservative members, 9 Labour members, 8 SNP members and 1 Independent member

Councillors attend committee meetings throughout the Council's cycle of formal meetings. They attend the full meetings of South Ayrshire Council held every 12 weeks. They also represent the people of South Ayrshire on a wide range of bodies and trusts.

Your local Councillor can be contacted in writing at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1DR or in person at regular Councillor Surgeries (details also in the local press).