Local residents and road users are being offered another opportunity to have their say on how South Ayrshire Council undertakes road improvements, road maintenance and road repairs.
The Council had previously hosted a series of roadshows for the public and the format proved so successful the idea is being repeated, with five evening roadshows across South Ayrshire planned for in February.
Recent extreme and adverse weather conditions have brought considerable interest in the Council's work to maintain and improve the road network and the five roadshows will offer residents a chance to ask questions, make comments and have their voices heard.
The road shows are scheduled for:
- Girvan: Carrick Buildings, 1 February, 7pm
- Maybole: Maybole Town Hall, 8 February, 7pm
- Troon:, Walker Hall, 15 February, 7pm
- Prestwick: Prestwick Academy, Assembly Hall, 22 February, 7pm
- Ayr: Citadel Leisure Centre, 29 February, 7pm
Councillor Peter Convery, South Ayrshire Council's Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and the Environment explained: "We recognise the importance of working closely with local communities to make sure our planning, maintenance and improvement programmes closely reflect local needs.
"In the past, we've enjoyed excellent support from communities and residents, particularly during the unprecedented cold weather we experienced in 2010 and 2011.
"We're committed to making things better and this second series of roadshows offer a direct opportunity for people to have their say on how we can improve our service.
"They've been organised for early evening, to make them more convenient and will be attended by representatives from the Council's Road, Transport, Structures and Street Lighting services who will answer any questions."
The roadshows will also offer the opportunity to discuss other issues that have been brought to the Council's attention such as the Road Improvement Plan, winter service provision, festive lighting and parking.
Councillor Convery concluded: "We want to meet and hear from as many people as possible and all ideas, views and suggestions, especially those which could influence and contribute to future Council decisions, will be considered."
If you are unable to attend, you can still make your thoughts known by writing to Mike Newall, Head of Planning and Enterprise, Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT, or by emailing: traffic@south-ayrshire.gov.uk