News Archive - September 2005

Traffic Regulation Order imposing Waiting Restrictions
On 20th September 2005 South Ayrshire Council made a traffic regulation order in Oswald Drive, Prestwick
Young Persons Challenge Fund
The Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform, Tom McCabe, is challenging Scotland's young people to come up with ideas that use technology to improve public services in Scotland.
Council Support for Ayr Bowls Tourney is Appreciated
The prestigious Ayr Bowling Tournament, first established 72 years ago, is set to continue to flourish.
Roads Maintenance Services - Severe Weather
South Ayrshire Council, Roads Maintenance Services are currently revising their list of Contractors and Farmers who are interested in assisting the Council during severe weather incidents.
Sports Facilities Set to Increase
Further development of South Ayrshire Council's provision of school physical education and sports facilities is set to get under way following the formal acceptance of awards of more than £1 million through the New Opportunities Fund for PE and Sport (NOPES).
Alloway Auld Kirk to be Restored
The ruin of Alloway Auld Kirk, famous setting for Burns' Tam O'Shanter together with the Kirkyard which contains the grave of Burns' father and other significant people from his life are set to undergo major restoration to preserve its future.
Caring Adults Needed For Children's Panel
South Ayrshire Children’s Panel is looking for caring adults to work on behalf of the community to make decisions about children who need care and protection, or who have committed offences within the community.
Learning Centre Manager Appointed
The new Learning Centre located within the Carrick Buildings in Girvan, is already serving members of the Carrick Community and will be officially launched later this year.
Students Receive Elementary Food Hygiene Certificates
A presentation ceremony took place within Ayr Academy where 55 students from the school from S3, S4 and S5 classes received Elementary Food Hygiene Certificates.
A77 Warning - Inappropriate Driving Behaviour
The A77 Safety Group is running an Inappropriate Driving Behaviour campaign, from 26 to 30 September, 2005. They are also running a radio competition with West FM.
Performance Indicators 2004/05
Each year the Council is required to publish its performance against a range of indicators, which are selected and defined by the Accounts Commission.

Bus Stop Moved 'Round the Corner'
An Ayr town centre bus stop has been moved for safety reasons.

Consultant to Review Environment and Infrastructure
A consultant is to be employed by the Council to undertake a full and comprehensive review of the operations and structures of the Department of Environment and Infrastructure.

Working Together to Improve Tourism
Representatives from South Ayrshire Council and members of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce have recently returned from an important national conference at Hahn Airport in Germany.

Promoting Race Equality in Ayrshire
Ayrshire Race Equality Partnership (AREP) has carried out a ground-breaking survey of the needs of Black and Minority Ethnic communities in Ayrshire and is now set to launch a report of the survey.

Girvan Boy Wins Children's Traffic Club National Lucky Dip
The Children's Traffic Club in Scotland has announced a three year old Girvan toddler as the winner of its national lucky dip.
Traffic Regulation Order
South Ayrshire Council proposes to consider a Traffic Regulation Order imposing a 20mph speed limit and traffic calming measures on several sections of road in Ayr, Girvan, Mossblown, Barassie, Troon and Tarbolton.
Council and Police Urge: Beat The Bogus Caller
South Ayrshire Division of Strathclyde Police and South Ayrshire Council have linked up to emphasise a special “Beat the Bogus Caller” campaign.
School Meals Highlighted on South Ayrshire Website
South Ayrshire Council is keen to make parents, carers and guardians aware of the value – both from the financial, and nutritional point of view – of the school meals that it provides for pupils.
Council and Police Urge: Beat The Bogus Caller
South Ayrshire Division of Strathclyde Police and South Ayrshire Council have linked up to emphasise a special Beat the Bogus Caller campaign.