Council news

National Care Day: Council makes positive progress for young people leaving care

Positive progress is being made in South Ayrshire to support young people leaving care to develop the necessary life skills to live independently, hold down tenancies, avoid homelessness and reach their full potential, Councillors heard this week.

15 February 2019

Community groups celebrate funding success at Troon decision day

20 community groups in Troon, Barassie, Muirhead, Dundonald, and Loans are celebrating after landing fresh funding to help support their work. Almost 280 people turned out to take part in the latest decision day on Saturday 9 February.

15 February 2019

New campus set to transform learning in Prestwick

Children in Prestwick are set to benefit from a new learning campus as South Ayrshire Council continues its commitment to invest in education.

European first as Council agrees new support for domestic abuse victims

A leading Scottish Council is set to be the first in Europe to offer additional leave provision to employees who are victims of domestic abuse after Councillors agreed a new special leave policy.

13 February 2019

Fullarton woods is being transformed through a positive partnership

Significant ongoing changes to improve Fullarton Woods in Troon are helping to put the area on the map as a go-to destination. The progress over the last three years is down to a partnership between Friends of Fullarton, South Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Woodlands.

11 February 2019

Sell out performance sees South Ayrshire Schools Orchestra on fine form

225 children and young people wowed a sold out Ayr Town Hall for the annual South Ayrshire Schools Orchestras concert. An audience of around 550 people were treated to an eclectic performance which ranged from Game of Thrones to The Barber of Seville.

11 February 2019

Work to create modern, new travellers site in Girvan gets underway

Plans to create modern homes in Girvan for the local travelling community are now underway. Seven chalet style bungalows are being built, with the project due to be completed later this year.

07 February 2019

After Hours entertainment brings surreal mix to Rozelle's tattoo event

Art lovers and tattoo aficionados are being promised a unique evening of entertainment in the splendour of a Georgian mansion. As part of the major 'British Tattoo Art Revealed' exhibition at Rozelle House in Ayr, an After Hours event is being held on Saturday, 23 February, which features fire eaters, magicians, sword swallowers, burlesque performers and DJs.

07 February 2019

Community funding available for Ayr South and Coylton decision day

People in Ayr South and Coylton are being encouraged to show their support for local community groups looking to make a big impact on local life. The latest Ayr South decision day will be held on Saturday, 16 February at Kyle Academy.

07 February 2019

Would you accept a Council Tax rise to protect community services?

In light of the Scottish Government budget, agreed on 31 January, new powers have been made available to Councils across Scotland, including the ability to raise Council Tax charges by up to 4.79%. To reflect this, a standalone section has been added to South Ayrshire Council's public engagement exercise (launched on 30 January 2019) which directly considers Council Tax.

06 February 2019