'Community News'
EAST AYRSHIRE DELIVERS QUALITY KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS
East Ayrshire Council is making excellent progress towards achievement of the Scottish Housing Quali..
PREMIER PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK
Councillor Douglas Reid, leader of East Ayrshire Council and Chair of East Ayrshire Community Planni…
MORE ACTION FROM THE YOUNG SCOT YOUNG DISCOUNTERS!
The Young Scot Young Discounters have been out and about in Kilmarnock town centre over the summer t…
SECOND PHASE OF COMMUNITY GARDEN OPENED IN GALSTON
Provost Stephanie Young recently opened phase two of the community gardens in Galston.
The...
A group of runners and walkers came together earlier this month at Glenbuck to walk or run the route…
EAST AYRSHIRE NORTH COMMUNITIES FEDERATION ESTABLISHED IN THE CENTRE OF KILMARNOCK
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council and Chair of the Community Planning Partnership Board..
NEW EXTENSION AT DUNLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENED
Councillor Iain Linton, Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning, recently unveiled a plaque to mark the o…
Further to the Council's decision formally to rescind the contract for the Top of the Town office de..
OUTDOOR AMENITIES GAINS BSI-ISO 9001:2000 STATUS
East Ayrshire Council's Outdoor Amenities Service Streetscene Service Unit has been awarded the BSI ..
4500th HOME RECEIVES GRADE 'A' SYSTEM
East Ayrshire Council confirmed its commitment to tackle fuel poverty in the shortest possible times…
HANDS UP FOR SCHOOLS IN EAST AYRSHIRE
Pupils and staff in East Ayrshire schools have today been invited to show by a simple 'Hands Up' sur…
East Ayrshire Council Trading Standards Service are again running their ever popular Electric Blanke…
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council and Chair of the Kilmarnock Townscape Heritage Initia…
COUNCIL LEADER WELCOMES NEW APPRENTICES
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council was pleased to welcome new apprentices to the Council…
EAST AYRSHIRE STREETSPORT CAGES REACH UK FINAL
StreetSport Cages, which are part of the dynamic Leisure Development Services of East Ayrshire Counc…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRIKE ON WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST 2008
As a result of the strike by Local Government Employees on Wednesday 20 August 2008 the majority of …
PROVOST SUPPORTS RIDING FOR THE DISABLED WINTON GROUP
Provost Stephanie Young opened a charity Clay Pigeon Shoot at Cowans Law recently for the Riding for…
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council is encouraging people to have their say on the propos…
KILMARNOCK TO GLASGOW RAIL LINK
Earlier this week an all-party group of Elected Members, accompanied by senior officers, met with re…
East Ayrshire Council is now in a position to confirm that the new Grange Campus building was not av..
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council, led a litter clean up at Strandhead in Stewarton rec…
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council visited the Taiglum Burn recently and met with Counci…
HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2009 ? AYRSHIRE INNOVATORS
The Dick Institute has commissioned award winning photojournalist Kieran Dodds to create an exhibiti…
NATIONAL PLAYDAY GETS WET AND DIRTY
Young and old alike braved the wet weather to participate in an action packed day of events which ce…
TOP OF THE TOWN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
At the Special Meeting of Cabinet of 6 August 2008, a decision was taken not to grant a further exte…
GAUCHALLAND EAST COMMUNITY GARDENS OPEN
Provost Stephanie Young recently opened the Gauchalland East Community Gardens in Galston, a project…
East Ayrshire Council has joined the Support Our Soldiers (SOS) campaign by providing collection poi…
Danger Detectives celebrated its 11th season as one of the Council's premier education tools in rela...
The annual Gala Concert will be held in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock on Wednesday 1 October at 7.30pm....
At the meeting of Cabinet of 3 September 2008 an exciting improvement programme for Kay Park was app...
LOCAL HEROES ART BANNER LAUNCHED
The Glaisnock Shopping Centre has been brightened up thanks to our young people! Two huge banners sh...
NEW LEISURE CENTRE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
The new state of the art sports and leisure facilities at St Joseph's Academy will open its doors on...
2008 Troon Junior Golf Open For The Tom Lehman Trophies
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan presented the Tom Lehman Golf Trophies at the one day Junior Golf Championship, which is believed to be the largest one day Junior Golf Championship in the world.
10th Anniversary Of Mathieson House
To mark the 10th anniversary of Mathieson House in Ayr South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan planted a weeping ash tree in the front garden of the house.
Councillor Margaret Toner, Depute Leader of South Ayrshire Council and Portfolio Carrier for Community Services to meet members of the South Ayrshire Youth Forum who are involved in the Dundonald Castle Project.
Comfort Scheme Launched At The Boars Head In Colmonell
The Boar’s Head in Colmonell is the first business in South Ayrshire to sign up to South Ayrshire Council’s Comfort Scheme.
Transports of Delight, as Council Saves £462,000
A recent special meeting of South Ayrshire Council has agreed to outsource its vehicle maintenance programme and make a saving of £462,000, over four years, in the process.
On the 5th September at Ayr Sheriff court, a 46 year old man from Newton Stewart pled guilty to an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 for unnecessary suffering of a cow and was subsequently fined £1500.
DON’T let your winter warmer be a bedtime shocker - let South Ayrshire Council’s Trading Standards Service test your electric blanket for you free of charge.
2008 National Summer Reading Challenge Team Read
During the summer months young people, in libraries across South Ayrshire, have been taking part in the 2008 National Summer Reading Challenge ’Team Read’.
Industrial Action - Wednesday 24th September 2008
South Ayrshire Council has been formally notified of industrial action on Wednesday 24th September 2008, by three Trade Unions, of which many Council employees are members that will affect Council services.
Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick recently had the honour of visiting a very special couple, Thelma and Sydney Ormond, who have celebrated an incredible 65 years of married life together.
National Library Of Scotland Roadshow Event
The National Library of Scotland (NLS) Roadshow, at the Carnegie Library in Ayr has provided a rare insight into the work of the NLS to the people of South Ayrshire.
Collapse of Seguro Travel Limited
South Ayrshire Council’s Trading Standard Service has been inundated with inquiries from anxious customers of Seguro Travel Ltd, which ceased trading on the 10th September this year.
Carnegie USA Cements Ties With Carnegie Ayr
Representatives of the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation, from Georgia in the United States of America, visited South Ayrshire Council’s Carnegie Library in Ayr on a cultural exchange, to see the wide range of facilities on offer.
South Ayrshire Council is required to produce an annual efficiency statement, both for consideration by the Council and for consolidation by COSLA into a report for local government.
Exciting New Access To ScotlandsPeople Website
ScotlandsPeople is the official government source for genealogical data for Scotland and from the 11 September 2008 it will be easier than ever to access with the introduction of a voucher system.
Supplier Development Programme
South Ayrshire Council hosted a free Supplier Development Programme (SDP) seminar at the Horizon Hotel in Ayr.
The Importance Of Food Preparation And Diet
A Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) Elementary Food and Health Course, the first of ten training courses that will take place between September 2008 and March 2009, was held in the County Buildings in Ayr.
Celebrating European Mobility Week
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, North, East and South Ayrshire Councils are working together to raise awareness of the benefits of using sustainable methods of travel to get to and from work.
South Ayrshire Celebration Of Achievement Ceremony
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan presented Long Service Awards and Achievement Certificates to Council employees at a ceremony in a marquee in the grounds of Rozelle House.
Unsafe Ladders Can Shatter Lives
South Ayrshire Council is supporting the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) 2008 Ladder Exchange, in conjunction with the Ladder Association
Homecoming Scotland aims to make Scotland THE place to holiday in 2009 and no trip would be complete without a visit to Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire Council’s Morrison Gardens Sheltered Housing Unit in Ayr transformed into a little part of Mexico, when tenants held a Mexican Fiesta.
Military personnel, who are currently involved in active military service and are residents of South Ayrshire will now be able to use some South Ayrshire Council leisure facilities for free until 31 March 2009.
South Ayrshire Council is continually trying to educating irresponsible dog owners and encourage them to clean up after their pets.
First Leadership Panel Annual Report
The members of South Ayrshire Council’s Leadership Panel have produced their first ever Annual Report for 2007/08. The report looks back on the achievements of the past year and recognises the firm foundations that have been laid for the future.
Prompt Payment Helps The Council
At 31 July 2008 South Ayrshire Council had a Council Tax collection rate of 29.30% which was above the previously set target of 29.17%.
Invergarven School Teachers Take To The Air
Invergarven School in Girvan is one step closer to creating a sensory garden thanks to funds raised by two members of staff who did a sponsored skydive.
South Ayrshire has always been a safe and pleasant place to live, work and socialise. The area has a low crime rate compared to other areas in Ayrshire, particularly in relation to serious and violent crimes.
Slow Down And Save Your Licence
South Ayrshire Council are working in partnership with Strathclyde Safety Camera Partnership (SSCP) to highlight to new young drivers, and those about to learn to drive, the importance of not exceeding speed limits.
National Library Of Scotland Roadshow
South Ayrshire Council’s Carnegie Library in Ayr is hosting a National Library of Scotland (NLS) Roadshow on 10 to 12 September 2008, the theme will be ’Scotland’s Secret War’ revealing hidden stories of World War II.
30 Wheelchair Users And One Boeing 757
A South Ayrshire Council employee, Colin Duthie, will be one of a team of 30 manual wheelchair users who will be attempting a world record at Lasham Airfield on 6 September 2008.
Industrial Action Wednesday 20 August 2008
South Ayrshire Council has been formally notified of industrial action on Wednesday 20 August 2008, by three Trade Unions, of which many Council employees are members that will affect Council services.
Young Scot Card Members Win Odeon Tickets
Five lucky South Ayrshire Council Young Scot card holders have each won a pair of tickets for the Odeon cinema after entering the July competition on the Young Scot website.
Ministerial Summer Tour Comes To Ayr
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop, visited South Ayrshire Council Headquarters for a business meeting with David Anderson, Chief Executive, and a group of Councillors and Chief Officers.
South Ayrshire Council’s Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick officially opened the Firth of Clyde Forum Information Event at the County Buildings in Ayr.
Let’s Get Started Presentation Ceremony
A presentation ceremony took place within the Carrick Buildings Learning Centre in Girvan to mark the conclusion of a ’Let’s Get Started’ employability skills course.
Provost Visits Inside Out Garden At Ayr Flower Show
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan visited a show garden at Ayr Flower Show that was specially designed to illustrate how easy it is to home compost both garden and household waste.
South Ayrshire Pre Handicap Open
On Monday 4 August 2008 the Pre Handicap Open was played over Troon Fullarton Golf Course. This is an event for young golfers who have not yet obtained a handicap but can manage to play 18 short holes.
Muirhead Community School West Coast Journey Of Discovery
Five P7 students from South Ayrshire Council’s Muirhead Primary School have just returned from a 5 day sailing adventure along the Clyde and up the remote and challenging west coast.
Fisheries fund open for business
The new European Fisheries Fund will support investment in sustainable fisheries.
Eight pharmacies piloting extended operating hours and additional range of services.
£150,000 for projects promoting use of Gaelic in communities.
Birdwatchers flocking to South of Scotland to benefit from new observation hide.
New appointment to the office of part-time sheriff.
Action taken after trial sowings found to contain genetically modified material.
Green light for Rural Priorites projects
Funding for new rural projects.
No let up in creating a modern school estate - Education Secretary.
Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2007
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
£5 million for dental decontamination
Extra funding to help dentists improve decontamination facilities in their surgeries.
Blueprint for Scottish broadcasting revolution
First Minister welcomes Scottish Broadcasting Commission's final report.
Local scheme has seen calls to police about antisocial behaviour fall by 40 per cent.
Proposals to tackle re-offending
Justice Secretary says 'status quo not an option' on penal reform.
Irish Minister addresses second meeting of the Council as part of Scotland fact-finding visit.
Clearances statue unveiled in Canada
Winnipeg monument honours Scots who left for Canada during the Highland Clearances.
First Minister hosts Scottish Olympians
The First Minister hosts a reception at Edinburgh Castle.
Funding for mountain rescue teams
Support announced for Scotland's mountain rescue teams.
Growing demand for Scottish food
Demand for Scottish produce has increased in the past year.
School children travel through time
Competition for school children to provide their vision of the future of healthcare.
Scotland's economic performance
Financial services sector key to economic performance - First Minister.
Call for more children's panel volunteers
Volunteers needed to help Scots kids get their lives back on track.
Immunisation programme begins to protect teenage girls.
First Minister marks milestone in development of Glendoe Hydro project beside Loch Ness.
New system of sentencing guidelines
Proposals for new system of sentencing guidelines and a judicially-led Scottish Sentencing Council to oversee that system.
Health Secretary chairs review and sees how healthcare staff are helping tackle local alcohol misuse problems.
Members re-appointed.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
The Scottish Cabinet will hold meetings outside Edinburgh again next summer.
New sheriff appointed for Grampian, Highlands and Islands.
More than £1 million investment sets up a Dementia Clinical Research Network.
New chapter for the Book Festival
Expo funding for Edinburgh International Book Festival.
How to deal with the alien species.
Commissioner appointed.
Scottish liquor licensing statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Report concludes hospital should continue to provide unscheduled care for patients, but anaesthetic services are unsustainable.
Gardeners to watch out for new pest.
Expo funding for Fringe showcase
£200,000 for a new initiative showcasing Scottish-based performing arts.
Scottish National War Memorial
Reappointment to Board of Trustees.
Justice Secretary welcomes tougher laws and calls on UK Government to lower drink driving limits.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Three year plan agreed with measures to help the fishing industry adapt to rising fuel prices.
Local Government Boundary Commission
New Deputy Chair appointed.
Package of support to secure a sustainable future for Scotland’s pig producers.
2007 Scottish Household Survey
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Reinvigorated approach by the NHS to control all healthcare associated infections.
Action vow on drug related deaths
Increase in drug related deaths in Scotland.
£200,000 investment to help fishing industry achieve sustainability certification.
National roadshow to promote Scotland’s first mass anti-cancer vaccinations to girls.
Grants to support job creation
Business grants worth £13.5 million expected to create or safeguard 2,000 Scottish jobs.
Lothian NHS Board appointments
Two non-executive members re-appointed.
Members of Food and Drink Leadership Forum announced.