South Ayrshire Council News

Ayrshire's youngsters are getting ready to celebrate the life and times of Robert Burns in style.

Burns Cottage is the fitting setting for the opening of this year's Burns an'a'that! Festival, a five-day event that promises to bring world class music.

South Ayrshire Council's Modern Apprentices (MAs) are learning new skills and taking their first steps on the road to their future careers.

As part of our commitment to Noise Action Week between 21- 27 May 2012, the Council is offering practical advice and support for people affected by their neighbour's noisy laminate floors.

South Ayrshire Provost Helen Moonie welcomed a group of visitors to the County Buildings in Ayr minutes after she was appointed as Provost.

Passion, drive, enthusiasm and progress have summed up the first successful year for an Ayrshire community company, which now boasts more than 1,200 members.

Be involved in the exciting 10 Rooms art project that brings artists from across Ayrshire together in one building, as part of the Doors Open Day attractions in September this year.

A 'partnership for the people' has been formed in South Ayrshire as a new era begins at South Ayrshire Council.

A local walk, celebrating and promoting the success of individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug misuse is to take place along the riverside in Ayr on 16 June 2012.

The South Ayrshire Youth Forum (SAYF) is hoping the wisdom in the age-old saying 'from rags to riches' holds true as they embark on an ambitious recycling scheme.

This year the people of Ayrshire will be celebrating Robert Burns very differently indeed

The pupils and teachers of Kyle Academy are celebrating after being presented with a Cycle Friendly Secondary School Award.

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter James Grant is set to bring this year's Burns an'a'that! Festival to a breathtaking climax, with a little help from his friends.

30 Councillors have been elected to serve South Ayrshire Council for the next five years.

South Ayrshire Provost Winifred Sloan received a standing ovation as she entered the Council chamber for the final time to chair her last ever Council meeting.

In one of her last official duties before retiring, outgoing Provost Winifred Sloan surprised May Gilchrist, from children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent, with a fantastic donation of £10,000.

Alasdair and June Currie, who both originate from Glasgow, have celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary.

South Ayrshire's very own Gavin Drysdale won the Sport Award at the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2012 which are run in association with The Co-operative Foundation.

Ayrshire and Arran led the way at VisitScotland's annual Expo at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh last week as public and private sector partners worked together to promote the area globally.