News Archive - June 2005

New Code of Practice for Off-Sales in South Ayrshire
Members of South Ayrshire Licensing Board have unanimously approved a new Code of Practice for Off-sales Licences that will, with the exception of a section about carrier bags, take effect immediately.
Reviewing Performance of Council Services
We provided a calendar and distributed it to as many households as possible in South Ayrshire at the end of last year. Now we are following it up with a newsletter.
A Better Future Together Prize Draw
Chair of the Community Planning Partnership, and the Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Andy Hill presented the winner of the Councils A Better Future Together prize draw with his prize at the County Buildings.
Sunshine Success for Troons Taxi Visitors
An invasion of Troon by more than 600 children enjoying the annual seaside outing organised by the Glasgow Outing Fund for Sick Children had extra special playtime appeal this year.
South Ayrshire plays host to Cosla Convention
South Ayrshire Council played host to a meeting of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities on Friday - June 24.
Councils Revenue Budget Management Demonstrated in Abstract of Accounts
South Ayrshire Councils prudent management of its financial affairs during last year is all set to be acknowledged at a meeting of the Councils Policy and Resources Committee.
Citadel is Officially Scottish Diving Development Centre
Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Andy Hill has unveiled a plaque within the Citadel in Ayr, officially declaring it a Scottish National Diving Development Centre.
Up and About at Templeton House
An open day at Templeton House provided an opportunity for representatives from a variety of agencies involved in caring for older people to see Up and About in operation.
Save Energy in the Home Calendar Competition Awards Ceremony
South Ayrshire Depute Provost George Watson, and other South Ayrshire Councillors attended the Energy Agency 2006 Calendar Competition Awards ceremony, held within the County Buildings in Ayr
South Ayrshire Councillor Joining National Licensing Forum
The Scottish Government has announced the establishment of a National Licensing Forum, which will offer expert advice to Ministers on a new licensing regime and monitoring of it.
Road Traffic Regulations
South Ayrshire Council made several orders in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Kerbcraft Comes to South Ayrshire
A presentation ceremony was held within South Ayrshire Council Headquarters to mark the successful completion by 42 volunteers of the Kerbcraft Trainers course.
Home Care Charging Now Brought In Line With COSLA
South Ayrshire Council is to change its Home Care Charging policy following a review during which extensive consultation has been carried out with users of the services.
Rain or Shine Super Sand
South Ayrshire Council has purchased four Barber Surf Rake Beach Cleaners, which are being used to clean and maintain beaches in South Ayrshire.
How Does the Scottish Youth Parliament Operate
Members of the Lifelong Learning Committee were given an insight into the workings of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Criminal Justice Grant Funding
The Ayrshire Criminal Justice Social Work Partnership is to receive a total of 4,742,834 pounds of funding from the Scottish Government.
New Full Time Start Date for Primary 1 Pupils
From Tuesday 20 September 2005 South Ayrshire Council P1 pupils will commence full time education.
Kill Speed Around Schools
New 20 mph speed limits, some with speed humps, are to be implemented on roads around more schools in South Ayrshire to improve road safety.
Celebrating Adult Learning
A ceremony was held within the County Hall, where adult learners were presented with certificates in recognition of their achievements in learning.
Noise Controls
New noise controls will make it unlawful to emit excessive noise from a relevant property during restricted hours.
Centre of Excellence
Exciting changes are underway in Girvan, with the staff of SCOOP set to relocate from the Townhouse to the Carrick Buildings in Girvan and to share facilities with Ayr College.
Junior and Senior Achievement Awards
South Ayrshire Council has once again supported the Junior Achievement Awards, and this year a pilot project has also been run at Ayr Academy for Secondary One Senior Achievement Awards.
Community Safety Awareness Course
A group of volunteers have successfully completed an eight week course on Community Safety Awareness, which was run by the South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership and held within Ayr College South in Girvan.
All Aboard for the Walking Bus
Whitletts Primary School Walking Bus had two South Ayrshire Councillors as extra passengers during Walk to School Week in South Ayrshire.
Proposed Twenty mph Speed Limit
South Ayrshire Council proposes to consider the introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order imposing a twenty mph speed limit without traffic calming measures on the several sections of road in Monkton.
This Years Troon Taxi Visit all Set to be Extra Special
An invasion of Troon by an expected six hundred children enjoying the annual seaside outing organised by the Glasgow Outing Fund for Sick Children is set to have special playtime appeal this year.
G8 Summit - Information from Strathclyde Police
Extensive plans are in place to ensure that traffic flows as freely as possible within Strathclyde during the G8 summit.
New safety camera system on the A77
SPECS, Speed Enforcement Camera System, is the first of its kind to be installed in Scotland and will be operated by the Strathclyde Safety Camera Partnership, a joint initiative by police and local authorities.
Food Safety Week
South Ayrshire Council Environmental Health Division are participating in National Food Safety Week. Environmental Health staff will be at the Kyle Centre, Ayr on the sixteenth of June.
Bergamo Slow Food Group Sample the Best of South Ayrshire
Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Andy Hill, gave a warm South Ayrshire welcome to representatives of the Bergamo Slow Food Group from Italy when they visited Ayr.
Dog Fouling is Offensive
South Ayrshire Council staff are targeting irresponsible dog owners who thoughtlessly continue to let their pets foul in public, which is offensive to others and an offence under the Dog Fouling Scotland Act.
Genesis Gymnasia Launched in Prestwick
The newly installed Genesis Gymnasia located within South Ayrshire Councils Prestwick Swimming Pool building has already encouraged many local people to get into shape.