Community Council Elections 2026 - Nominations Now Open

Published: 6 January 2026

Nominations are now open for South Ayrshire's 2026 Community Council Elections.

Community Councils are voluntary organisations set up and run by residents to act on behalf of their area. They play an important role in local democracy by working closely with Elected Members, helping to influence decisions made both locally, and at a national level to represent their community.

Once elected, Community Councillors will serve for a term of four years.

Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Brian Connolly said: "Community Councils are an important part of South Ayrshire's democracy by involving local people in the decisions being made within the areas that they live. Becoming a Community Councillor is a great way to express your communities' views and make change for the better.

If you feel you have great ideas for your local area and are passionate about making a difference, I encourage you to run for election."

To find out more about the 2026 Community Council Elections or to submit a nomination form, please visit our website. All forms should be returned by 4pm on Friday 13 February 2026.

Please note the following areas currently do not have a Community Council: Annbank; Kirkoswald; Maidens and Turnberry; Loans; Minishant; Mossblown and St. Quivox; Newton and Heathfield, and North Ayr.

If you live within one of these areas and would like to find out more about how to re-establish the Community Council, please email [email protected] or call 01292 612301 to speak with the Senior Communities Officer.