News Archive - October 2006

Trading Standards Institute (Scottish Branch) Conference 2006
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan officially opened the Trading Standards Institute (Scottish Branch) 2006 conference, attended the conference dinner and hosted a reception for delegates.
Winter Fuel Payment
Are you over 60 years of age and missing out on a Winter Fuel Payment?
Civic Asset - Ayr Town Hall
South Ayrshire Council’s vision of turning Ayr Town Hall into a vibrant civic facility is soon to become a reality with a programme of building works set to transform the building.

It’s Official! Ayr Is A World Class Holiday Destination
TripAdvisor, the largest travel company in the world, has announced the results of their annual global travel survey and Ayr has ranked third in the worlds top ten destinations and third in the European top ten destinations section.

Exciting Times At Rozelle House And The Maclaurin Galleries
Rozelle House and the Maclaurin Galleries in Ayr are currently displaying some very exciting exhibitions that cater for a range of tastes. 
Wheelchair Accessibility To Taxis
South Ayrshire is keen to promote wheelchair accessibility to taxis.
Major Sewer Improvement Project In Troon
Scottish Water has embarked on a major sewer improvement project to relieve a troublesome flooding risk to the town of Troon.
Council To Write To Health Minister Over A&E Decision
South Ayrshire Council is writing to the Health Minister, Andrew Kerr, to formally object to the decision to close the Accident and Emergency facility at Ayr Hospital, pointing out that it is “resolutely opposed” to the closure.
Chief Executive Appointed To Burns An’ A’ That Festival Board
South Ayrshire Council’s Chief Executive Tom Cairns has been appointed a Director of the Burns an’ a’ That Festival Management Company.
Decision To Make Order Banning Ayr March
South Ayrshire Council is not allowing a public procession to take place on a number of Ayr streets later this month.
Renewable energy is the hot topic in Ayrshire
The Energy Agency drew crowds in excess of two thousand eight hundred  people on Saturday 23rd September to Ayrshire’s first public fair devoted to renewable energy.
German Theme At Carnegie Library In Ayr
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan warmly welcomed guests to the opening of an exhibition at Carnegie Library in Ayr to mark the link between Prestwick and its twin town of Lichtenfels in Northern Bavaria, Germany.
Faulty Blankets Still Posing Fire Risk
South Ayrshire Council ’s Trading Standards have warned that old and faulty electric blankets still pose a fire risk to householders after the latest round of safety checks. 
Abusive Substance Still Being Sold To Youngsters 
South Ayrshire Council ’s Trading Standards have warned that old and faulty electric blankets still pose a fire risk to householders after the latest round of safety checks. 
Ayrshire Coastal Path
An application for funding of £4,950 received by Ayr Rotary Coastal Path Group to help establish an Ayrshire Coastal Path has been approved by Members of South Ayrshire Council’s Rural Communities Committee.
Council Plans For Its Future
South Ayrshire Council is taking further steps to ensure that it is as fully prepared as possible for tackling key tasks that it is likely to face in the next 12 to 18 months.
Reykjavik Junior Golfers Play In South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire Council Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick welcomed a group of young golfers who flew all the way from Reykjavik to South Ayrshire to improve their golf.
Go Ahead Is Given By Council For Publication Of Local Plan
Proposed modifications to the Finalised South Ayrshire Local Plan, which comprises policies and proposals to provide for and guide new development within South Ayrshire have been approved for publication at a full meeting of South Ayrshire Council.
Film pirate caught on film
A Glasgow man who was caught twice by Trading Standards with illegal DVDs at Ayr Sunday Market pled guilty to charges at Ayr sheriff Court last week and was sentenced to 2 years and 10 months imprisonment.

Council In Final Stages Of Negotiations For £73 Million School Projects
A further significant step forward in South Ayrshire Council’s ambitious  £73 million Public Private Partnership Initiative to replace or improve school buildings has taken place with a decision by the Council to proceed to a “Financial Close.”

“Rock Not Roll” - “Age Gracefully, Drink Safely”
The South Ayrshire Community Safety Partnership is constantly working to create safe, healthy and confident communities in South Ayrshire.