Council news

1.5% rent increase to help fund modernisation programme

Following a consultation with tenants last year, South Ayrshire Council will increase rents by 1.5%.

21 January 2021

Council commit to improving the lives of Gypsy/Travellers in South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council is committed to reducing poverty and disadvantage and to making South Ayrshire a better place to live for our residents. Today Council approved a motion from Councillor Julie Dettbarn, seconded by Councillor Philip Saxton, to improve the lives of Gypsy/Travellers in South Ayrshire.

20 January 2021

Mobile Testing Unit to open in Girvan - 18-19 January 2021

A Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit will be situated in Girvan on Monday 18 January and Tuesday 19 January.

15 January 2021

Belleisle Estate Lodge House for Sale

The Lodge House at the Seafield Road entrance to the Belleisle Estate in Ayr is now for sale as a separate property.

12 January 2021

Mobile Testing Unit to open in Girvan

A Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit will be situated in Girvan on Tuesday 12 January and Wednesday 13 January.

08 January 2021

Robert Burns Humanitarian Award - 2021 finalists revealed

A Doctor dedicated to helping people in war torn Sri Lanka, a performer reaching out to those battling addiction and a humanitarian bringing the latest cancer therapies to the Third World, are all in the running for this year's Robert Burns Humanitarian Award (RBHA). The winner will be announced via an online ceremony on Monday 25 January.

07 January 2021

Council exceeds new affordable homes target

2020 was a good year for the construction of affordable homes across South Ayrshire.

06 January 2021

South Ayrshire, Scottish Borders and Dundee to benefit from Places for Everyone

As outlined in the Programme for Government, the Scottish Government has committed to investing over £500 million in active travel across the next five years. More permanent projects, including smaller schemes, will be progressed through the Sustrans Places for Everyone programme – in line with the vision of a more sustainable transport system as outlined in the National Transport Strategy.

21 December 2020

Christmas message from Helen Moonie, South Ayrshire Provost

The festive period is a time for reflection, but it's also a time when we look to the future. This has been a challenging year and although the pandemic is still affecting all our lives, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

21 December 2020

A Christmas message from Councillor Peter Henderson, Leader of South Ayrshire Council

2020 has been a year that no one could have predicted.