South Ayrshire Council News

South Ayrshire Council is carrying out public consultations regarding the proposed locations for two of the three new children's units approved by the Council. The proposed locations are Queen's Terrace in Maybole and Dunlop Terrace in Ayr.

A public consultation took place in Maybole Town Hall on 3 March which was very well attended by the local community, with 87 people attending.

Hugh Carswell, Head of Children's Services said: "It is important that young people, who have been placed in 'looked after' accommodation in children's units are provided with the most appropriate and best quality of care possible.

"The young people residing in these excellent new facilities will be from the South Ayrshire area. We want to show our commitment to assisting every young person to achieve their maximum potential as well as keeping contact with their families and friends. It is important that our 'looked after' young people can attend local schools and play an active and positive part in their local community therefore everyone's view will be fully considered as part of this consultation process."

"I would like to thank everyone who attended the consultation, we are keen to engage in a meaningful way with local people before recommendations are taken to elected members as to where these new 'looked after' accommodation facilities will be located, we believe in genuine partnership with our communities to progress our collective 'corporate parenting' responsibilities."

A further consultation will take place at 7 pm in the Assembly Hall at the University of the West of Scotland on 17 March to give the local community an opportunity to have their say about the proposed location at Dunlop Terrace in Ayr.