News Archive - February 2005

Road Traffic Regulations
South Ayrshire Council made several orders in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 in Ayr, Maybole and Girvan
Belmont Academy Pupils in Anti-Litter Initiative
Belmont Academy and South Ayrshire Council’s Waste Management Section have teamed up with Strathclyde Police and local shopkeepers in the Belmont/Forehill area of Ayr in an effort to combat a local litter problem.
Free Help Offer for Consumer Problems
Have you ever had to complain about shoddy goods or poor standards of service, or just felt generally that you have been ripped off? Were you able to resolve the problem?
Last Minute Help Sought for Girvan Cycle Race
South Ayrshire Council has again been asked to step in and save the annual Girvan Cycle Race, despite advising organisers in 2003 that future funding would not be available.
South Ayrshire Council to Raise Council Tax by 5%
South Ayrshire Council has increased its budget by more than £13 million for the coming year and the Council has set its increase in Council Tax requirements for 2005/2006 at 5 %.
Kirkmichael Guitar Festival Returns
One of Europe’s biggest guitar festivals and a major tourist attraction for Ayrshire, is set to return this 3rd, 4th and 5th June.
South Ayrshire Swim Team Make a Big Splash
Members of the South Ayrshire Swim Team were an outstanding success at the recent Scottish Schools National Finals event that was held at Tollcross Leisure Centre in Glasgow, with fourteen of their swimmers qualifying for the event.
Stamping Out Benefit Fraud
A man who claimed benefits from South Ayrshire Council, and failed to notify Officers that he had started full time employment, has been sentenced to 120 hours Community Service following a court case.
Changes in Donald Crescent, Troon
A group of residents from Donald Crescent, Troon raised concerns about the increased traffic in their road with South Ayrshire Council, and as a result the road layout is to be altered.
Slow Down in South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire Council to introduce 20 mph speed limits, and other road calming measures, on selected roads in South Ayrshire.
Sports Awards 2004
South Ayrshire Sports Council is currently accepting nominations for the 2004 Sports Awards. The awards are in several categories.
Council Leader Calls on Public Response After Launch of 'A Better Future'
As many people as possible throughout South Ayrshire are being invited to voice their opinions on an overall plan that is being created in a bid to ensure that the best possible public services are developed for people in the area.
Ayr Racecourse Expansion Plans
Members of South Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee have decided to approve outline planning permission to extensively develop Ayr Racecourse, which is located in Whitletts Road, Ayr.
Extension of the Ayr II Conservation Area
Following extensive public consultation and consideration by Members of South Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee the Ayr ll Conservation Area is to be extended.
New Regulations for Fireworks
New regulations are now in force regarding the use of fireworks, namely the Fireworks Regulations 2004 and the Fireworks (Scotland) Regulation 2004 which have implications for local authorities in Scotland.
Financial Forum
Provost Gordon McKenzie recently welcomed members of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to South Ayrshire Council Headquarters for a meeting of the Directors of Finance Section.
Funding Secured to Tackle Noise Nuisance
Funding of £234,388 has been secured from the Scottish Government to create a dedicated Noise Unit in Ayrshire, to tackle complaints from people about noise nuisance outside normal office hours.
Sport and Leisure Strategy Road Shows
South Ayrshire Council has organised a number of special road shows to encourage members of the public to learn more about the draft Sport and Leisure Strategy, and to provide an opportunity for them to share their views with the Council.
Young People Make their Mark in Salamanca
Members of South Ayrshire Council’s Lifelong Learning Committee learned about the city of Salamanca in Spain during a presentation to the Committee by a group of South Ayrshire pupils who visited the area last year.
Funding Boost for Crosshill Bowling Club
Crosshill Bowling Club is to receive £6,000 of funding from South Ayrshire Council to assist with the cost of installing artificial banking at the bowling green.
BBC Scotland - The Enforcers!
BBC cameras spent six months following Trading Standards officers on day-to-day duties. The teams featured in the series include South Ayrshire Council Trading Standards Officers.
Beware:"Scamsters" Target Ayrshire Consumers and Businesses
Now that the holiday period is over fraudsters have wasted no time in thinking up new ways to fleece money from the general public as local consumers and businesses have been targeted by not one, not two, but THREE new scams.