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School Meal Debt Fund to benefit local families
School meal debt, accrued by parents and carers up until 31 December 2024, is to be written off to help families already experiencing financial pressures.

Council one step closer to provision of Events Space WiFi Service
At Cabinet on Tuesday 21 January, Councillors were presented with the results of a public consultation relating to the provision of an Events Space Wifi Service.

Girvan Library is on the move!
The new Girvan Library will open its doors to the public on Monday 10 February at 11am. 29 January 2025.

Electric Vehicle charging update
There has been a slight increase in the tariff. 29 January 2025.

Pavement parking ban to start in South Ayrshire on 31 March 2025
Parking on the pavement, on dropped kerbs and double-parking is illegal in Scotland. 29 January 2025.

Canadian Volunteer Wins 2025 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Garth Knox, a devoted volunteer with the disaster relief organisation GlobalMedic, received the prestigious award during a special online ceremony on 25 January 2025, coinciding with Burns Night.

Every Learner, Every Day campaign helps boost school attendance
Getting children and young people to appreciate all that school has to offer. 15 January 2025.

Council scoop national award
Asset Management team win at The Public Finance Awards! 15 January 2025.

Ayr Academy Celebrates LitterLotto Win!
Ayr Academy scooped the top School League prize of £500 after fierce competition with our other seven secondary schools. 10 January 2025.
Last chance to access grants of up to £1,000 through the Ayrshire Small-Scale Tree Planting Programme
The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is starting 2025 with a fresh call for applications to its pioneering tree-planting programme. 9 January 2025.