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2024 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award - winner announced
The winner was announced at a recent online ceremony
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Depute Provost celebrates Robert Burns
Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick attended the Ayr Burns Club Annual Tribute. 26 January 2024.
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Former Station Hotel - Safety Works Update - 26 January 2024
The recent adverse weather conditions have affected progress on site this week. However, due to diligent preparation by the contractor ahead of the forecast storms, there was no significant damage to any of the adjacent infrastructure. 26 January 2024.
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Former Station Hotel - Safety Works Update - 19 January 2024
We've made significant progress over the last week at the southern section of the building. 19 January 2024.
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Council agrees rent setting until 2027
The increase will be effective from 21 March 2024.
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Development of Design Proposals for Enhanced Practice Area Approved for Belleisle Golf Course
Belleisle Golf Course could soon see some exciting design proposals developed to enhance its current practice area, following approval at Cabinet today. 16 January 2023.
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Former Station Hotel - Safety Works Update - 12 January 2024
Safety works are progressing at the former Station Hotel Building, and debris is being cleared on an ongoing basis. 12 January 2024.
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Have your say - Ayr Town Centre Draft Framework
The online public survey will be launched on 15 January.
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Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 2024 - finalists announced
Gail Penfold and Annie McLaughlan have been shortlisted as finalists for the RBHA 2024. 20 December 2023.
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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere and South Ayrshire Council launch small-scale tree planting grant
Applications will be accepted until Friday 1 March 2024.