News Archive - January 2007

Braehead Pupils Keep Recycling
Members of the Eco Committee at Braehead Primary School in Ayr, along with other pupils, staff, parents and guardians have been collecting old mobile telephones and empty ink cartridges for recycling.
South Ayrshire Sports Council Sports Awards 2006
South Ayrshire Sports Council (SASC) is currently accepting nominations for the 2006 Sports Awards.
Household Waste Collection Day Calendars Will Soon be on the Way
In order to help ensure that residents of South Ayrshire are kept fully aware of collection dates – the decision has been taken to provide calendars in the same way as in previous years.
Ayr Woman Found Guilty of False Benefits Claim
An Ayr woman has been found guilty at Ayr Sheriff Court of fraudulently claiming Housing/Council Tax Benefit totalling more than 11,000 pounds from South Ayrshire Council.
Uninvited Callers Out in the Cold
When you hear a knock on the door or the doorbell rings, do you know who it is? 
Climate Change Declaration Signed By Council
The changing climate in Scotland and changes in the weather across the globe, are becoming increasingly important, because in some way it affects the lives of everyone in South Ayrshire.
Still Paying For Christmas?
In the run up to Christmas experts believe that UK consumers will have added an estimated £11.4 billion on to their credit cards.
Further Support From Council Towards Regeneration Project
Further support is being earmarked by South Ayrshire Council towards the Girvan Gateway Project, a major regeneration initiative led by Girvan Community Developments Ltd, and which includes the redevelopment of the town’s Beach Pavilion, which closed in September, 2000.
2007/8 Rents Announced For Council Tenants
Rent increases of 4.6% for 2007/2008 have been approved for council houses in South Ayrshire at a meeting of the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee.
£50,000 Boosts The Reassurance Of Cctv
CCTV in public places in South Ayrshire will be further improved using a grant from Strathclyde Police of £50,000.
Start Signalled For £76 Million Public Private Partnership Project
South Ayrshire Council’s ambitious  £76 million Public Private Partnership (PPP) Initiative to significantly improve its School Estate is now under way!
British Gas - Winter Fuel Rebate
British Gas have just announced a further 100,000 grants available to people in receipt of benefits.
Welcome For Additional Allocation For Disabled Housing Grants
Increased funding of £250,000 has become available in South Ayrshire in the current financial year to help fund projects for people with disabilities living in private sector housing.