News Archive - February 2007

Don’t Queue - Council’s New Telephone Payment Service
Councillor Cherry Young, Convener of South Ayrshire Council’s Social Justice Committee travelled to Maybole to meet local resident Christine Smith who was the first Council tenant to use the Council’s new 24 hour Touchtone Telephone Payment Service.
Work Underway On New Belmont Academy
A new Belmont Academy in Ayr is one step nearer since work started on the new school. 
Carrick Academy Chosen As A School Of Ambition
Carrick Academy has been selected as one of the latest secondary schools throughout Scotland  - and the first school in South Ayrshire - to join the Scottish Government's Schools of Ambition programme.
Special Concert Planned To Mark Re-Opening Of Refurbished Ayr Town Hall
Plans are under way for award-winning Ayrshire violinist Nicola Benedetti to hold a solo concert in Ayr Town Hall in June to mark the re-opening of the building which is currently undergoing a £1 million refurbishment.
New Health Care Facility Planned For Kincaidston
As test boring got underway NHS Ayrshire and Arran announced their intention to replace the existing GP surgery premises at Cornhill, with a new specially designed health care facility, at the edge of Kincaidston next to Dalmellington Road, Ayr.
South Ayrshire Local Plan Is Approved For Adoption
The Finalised South Ayrshire Local Plan, which comprises policies and proposals to provide for and guide new development in South Ayrshire has been approved at a special meeting of South Ayrshire Council.
Work Commences On New Alloway Primary School
Construction of the new Alloway Primary School, part of South Ayrshire Council’s commitment to a £76 million Public Private Partnership (PPP) Initiative, is underway.
Work Begins On New Monkton Primary School
Work has started on preparing the ground for the new Monkton Primary School that is being built as part of South Ayrshire Council’s commitment to a £76 million Public Private Partnership (PPP) Initiative to significantly improve its School Estate.
Reducing Speed Around Straiton Primary School
A part-time 20 mph speed limit is to be introduced outside Straiton Primary School to improve the safety of school pupils and road users.
Revenue Estimates 2007/08
Summary Proposals of The Administration
Textile Recycling On The Increase
In 2006 residents in South Ayrshire recycled a total of 82,150 kgs of textiles, a massive increase from the 68,375 kgs recycled in 2005.
South Ayrshire Council To Raise Council Tax By 3.9%
South Ayrshire Council has set its increase in Council Tax requirements for 2007/2008 at 3.9%  - a figure less than the target figure which had previously been declared for the coming year.
Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 Parents As Partners In Learning
Councillor Pam Paterson, the Convener of South Ayrshire Council’s Lifelong Learning Committee opened a one day conference to highlight features of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006. 
South Ayrshire Will Not Tolerate Antisocial Behaviour
A ‘South Ayrshire wide’ Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) has been granted at Ayr Sheriff Court for a male whose behaviour has been the basis for an ongoing case for the Antisocial Behaviour Team.
Council Leader Clarifies That No Redundancies Have Been Identified
The Leader of South Ayrshire Council has rebutted a suggestion that has been publicly aired, that in advance of its annual budget meeting the Council has decided to make 147 jobs redundant.
English Language Courses For Adults
South Ayrshire Council staff from the Learning Shop in Ayr are running evening courses at Ayr College to let people whose first language is not English learn basic English.