Council News

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a new exhibition opened on Saturday 29 November at the McKechnie Institute in Girvan, as part of the 'Our Freedom: Then and Now' programme. 1 December 2025.

South Ayrshire Council will hold its annual Christmas Candlelight Service at Masonhill Crematorium on Sunday 14 December at 3:30pm.

South Ayrshire Council is delighted to announce that the refurbishment works to the theatre at Girvan Academy are now complete. 28 November 2025.

As the countdown to the festive period officially begins, South Ayrshire's annual Festive Safety initiative will commence on Saturday 29 November. 28 November 2025.

Council has published its Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Annual Report. 27 November 2025

Seven secondary schools in South Ayrshire recently took part in the SPAR Future Stars Football Cup.

South Ayrshire Council's Provost, Iain Campbell, welcomed charity representatives from Young Lives vs Cancer and Brain Tumour Research to County Buildings in Ayr to present donations on behalf of South Ayrshire Council. 26 November 2025.

Heathfield Primary School recently received a positive inspection report from Education Scotland.

South Ayrshire Council's Thriving Communities team recently celebrated the achievements of local learners, volunteers and community groups at the Adult and Family Learning Awards 2025 at Ayr Town Hall.

Dolphin House Outdoor Education Centre has taken on delivery of Cycling Scotland's Bikeability programme across all South Ayrshire primary schools.