News Archive - June 2006

New Community Recycling Centre Opened in Troon
Councillor Alistair Kerr, the Convener of South Ayrshire Council’s Commercial and Business Services Committee has officially opened the new Community Recycling Centre at Port Ranald Drive in Troon.
Education Drive to Stop Business Speeders in South Ayrshire
A pack containing information on the consequences of speeding for companies and company drivers is being sent out by the South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership to businesses with vehicle fleets in South Ayrshire.
National Falls Awareness Day Tuesday 27 June 2006
Members of the South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership Class Diamonds initiative, and Ayr and District Osteoporosis Support Group, highlighted annual National Falls Awareness Day by taking part in a sponsored walk along the Lang Scots Mile on Ayr Esplanade.
“Save Energy In The Home” Calendar Competition 2007 Prize Ceremony
South Ayrshire Provost Winifred Sloan presented the winners of the Energy Agency 2007 Calendar Competition with prizes and the runners up with certificates at a ceremony within the County Buildings in Ayr.
Short change at some Bureaux de change?
South Ayrshire Council ’s Trading Standards Section is warning overseas travellers this week to be vigilant when buying their holiday money from Bureaux De Change. 

Ace Event At Prestwick Academy
Young people have been having fun and learning about alcohol at two Alcohol Circuit Events that were held in Prestwick Academy.

Youth Justice Strategic Plan Launch
The South Ayrshire Youth Justice Strategic Plan was officially launched by Councillor Cherry Young, the Convener of South Ayrshire Council’s Social Justice Committee, at a ceremony within the John Pollock Centre in Ayr on

Retiral Of Lord Lieutenant Marked By Civic Dinner
The Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, Major Sir Richard Henderson was the guest of honour at a civic function - hosted by North, East and South Ayrshire Councils - to mark his forthcoming retiral on July 7.

New Citizens Welcomed By Provost
Pupils from Mainholm Academy were among the special guests at the latest Citizenship Ceremony arranged by South Ayrshire Council.

Kerbcraft Volunteers Receive Certificates
A group of volunteers who have taken part in the Kerbcraft road safety training programme in South Ayrshire schools have been presented with certificates in acknowledgement of the valuable service they have provided.

Follow Up To Launch Of Safeayr Initiative
After its first weekend of operation, the South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership Initiative ‘SafeAyr’ was reported to have been “highly successful.” 
Ayr Town Centre To Be Safer At Night Thanks To New Initiative
South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership has launched a new pilot initiative  in Ayr Town Centre to make it a safer and more pleasant place to enjoy a night out.
A Charitable Act - Or Is It?
Have you received a leaflet through your door recently asking you to fill a bag with clothing for collection?  If you responded did you believe you would be donating to a charity?
South Ayrshire Mediation Service
A mediation service, which is free, confidential and independent, is available to everyone in South Ayrshire, to help neighbours who are in dispute sort out their differences in a friendly manner.
Help Communities By Reporting Antisocial Behaviour
Anybody in South Ayrshire who sees, hears, or is a victim of antisocial behaviour can report the matter to the Antisocial Behaviour Team by simply telephoning 0845 850 2825 any time of the day or night.  
Launch of the ‘RAP’ Card
All the pupils at Ayr Grammar Primary School gathered in the main hall of the school to welcome the Convener of South Ayrshire Council’s Lifelong Learning Committee, Councillor Pam Paterson, and Officers from Strathclyde Police for a very special launch.
Business Organisations Forum
This event will seek to help you deal with the ever increasing change in profile of visitors to Ayrshire.
NHS - The Bigger Picture
The consultation booklet, 'The bigger picture for local health care', which features proposals on which NHS Ayrshire & Arran are consulting until 21 July 2006
Two Strikes on Fakes
In two separate operations South Ayrshire Trading Standards seized a large quantity of counterfeit goods.  The first seizure was the result of a joint operation between Trading Standards and Ayr Police where a large quantity of fake clothing was seized from a stall at Ayr Sunday Market.
Provost Celebrates with South Ayrshire Children's Panel
Ron Gillespie, Chairman of the South Ayrshire Children’s Panel invited South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan to join him and other Panel members to celebrate the achievements of some Panel members at their annual cheese and wine evening.
Disability Resource Centre - Open Day
The Disability Resources Centre based at Burns House is holding an open day on Wednesday 14th June.
Ayrshire Hospice ‘Tea At 3' At The County Buildings
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan hosted a special ‘Tea at 3’ tea party, within the County Buildings in Ayr, in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice.
Provost Sloan Presented with Access Guide to Ayr
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan was guest of honour at the launch of the first Accessible Guide to Ayr, which was compiled by members of the South Ayrshire Access Panel.
Provost Braves Stormy Waters
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan braved stormy waters in a tender vessel to visit a National Trust for Scotland chartered ship, the Black Prince, when it anchored in the Firth of Clyde.