South Ayrshire Council News

At 31 July 2008 South Ayrshire Council had a Council Tax collection rate of 29.30% which was above the previously set target of 29.17%.

Military personnel, who are currently involved in active military service and are residents of South Ayrshire will now be able to use some South Ayrshire Council leisure facilities for free until 31 March 2009.

South Ayrshire Council is continually trying to educating irresponsible dog owners and encourage them to clean up after their pets.

The members of South Ayrshire Council's Leadership Panel have produced their first ever Annual Report for 2007/08. The report looks back on the achievements of the past year and recognises the firm foundations that have been laid for the future.

South Ayrshire has always been a safe and pleasant place to live, work and socialise. The area has a low crime rate compared to other areas in Ayrshire, particularly in relation to serious and violent crimes.

South Ayrshire Council are working in partnership with Strathclyde Safety Camera Partnership (SSCP) to highlight to new young drivers, and those about to learn to drive, the importance of not exceeding speed limits.

Invergarven School in Girvan is one step closer to creating a sensory garden thanks to funds raised by two members of staff who did a sponsored skydive.

South Ayrshire Council's Carnegie Library in Ayr is hosting a National Library of Scotland (NLS) Roadshow on 10 to 12 September 2008, the theme will be 'Scotland's Secret War' revealing hidden stories of World War II.

South Ayrshire Council's Environmental Health Officers have been made aware of counterfeit SPAR Imperial Vodka, that if consumed could be harmful.

South Ayrshire Council is hosting a FREE Supplier Development Programme (SDP) half day seminar at the Horizon Hotel in Ayr to explain in detail how simple it is to submit a tender to supply products and services to the public sector.

Five lucky South Ayrshire Council Young Scot card holders have each won a pair of tickets for the Odeon cinema after entering the July competition on the Young Scot website.

A South Ayrshire Council employee, Colin Duthie, will be one of a team of 30 manual wheelchair users who will be attempting a world record at Lasham Airfield on 6 September 2008.

South Ayrshire Council has been formally notified of industrial action on Wednesday 20 August 2008, by three Trade Unions, of which many Council employees are members that will affect Council services.

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop, visited South Ayrshire Council Headquarters for a business meeting with David Anderson, Chief Executive, and a group of Councillors and Chief Officers.

South Ayrshire Council's Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick officially opened the Firth of Clyde Forum Information Event at the County Buildings in Ayr.

A presentation ceremony took place within the Carrick Buildings Learning Centre in Girvan to mark the conclusion of a 'Let's Get Started' employability skills course.

South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan visited a show garden at Ayr Flower Show that was specially designed to illustrate how easy it is to home compost both garden and household waste.

On Monday 4 August 2008 the Pre Handicap Open was played over Troon Fullarton Golf Course. This is an event for young golfers who have not yet obtained a handicap but can manage to play 18 short holes.

South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan presented the Tom Lehman Golf Trophies at the one day Junior Golf Championship, which is believed to be the largest one day Junior Golf Championship in the world.

To mark the 10th anniversary of Mathieson House in Ayr South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan planted a weeping ash tree in the front garden of the house.

Councillor Margaret Toner, Depute Leader of South Ayrshire Council and Portfolio Carrier for Community Services to meet members of the South Ayrshire Youth Forum who are involved in the Dundonald Castle Project.

The Boar's Head in Colmonell is the first business in South Ayrshire to sign up to South Ayrshire Council's Comfort Scheme.

Five P7 students from South Ayrshire Council's Muirhead Primary School have just returned from a 5 day sailing adventure along the Clyde and up the remote and challenging west coast.