7 h. ago Ayrshire council workers in line for pay increase after Cosla offer accepted

The deal agreed with COSLA is to be worth a cumulative uplift in basic pay of 7.6 per cent by April 2026.

Economics

9 h. ago Threat of industrial action averted as council workers agree to pay deal

Unite said 77% of members backed the deal while 66% of the GMB union supported it.

Economics

34 h. ago Council staff in Dumfries and Galloway accept new pay offer for next two years

Unions claim the deal agreed by workers will be worth four per cent this year and a further 3.5 per cent this year.

Politics

34 h. ago Prestwick construction firm Ashleigh confirmed as key airshow sponsor

South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the backing of the major local firm for the event once again this year.

Society

35 h. ago North Ayrshire Council chiefs deny future of swimming pool is at risk

There have been fears amongst the community over the future of the facility.

Events

52 h. ago Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.

Politics

6 d. ago LL Cool J refuses to perform at Philadelphia’s 4th of July concert until workers’ strike ends

Nearly 10,000 city workers are on strike to demand better pay

Events

7 d. ago P&O Ferries boss got pay rise of at least 55% after firing almost 800 workers

Delayed 2023 accounts show Peter Hebblethwaite was paid £683,000 despite public outrage over dismissalsThe boss of P&O Ferries was paid £683,000 in the financial year after the cross-Channel operator outraged the public and parliament by dismissing almost 800 mainly British workers.The windfall, revealed in much delayed 2023 accounts seen by the Guardian and ITV News that report more than £90m of annual losses, represents a pay rise of at least 55% for Peter Hebblethwaite, who was the company’s highest-paid director. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Parents furious at council decision to remove school transport from vulnerable Ayrshire kids

A petition was launched by one of the parents after East Ayrshire Council removed school transport for vulnerable children with ASN.

Politics

1 week ago Ayrshire packaging workers earnings boosted after pay deal agreed

Workers at global packaging firm Amcor in Ardeer will benefit from a pay deal agreed between the firm and Unite the Union

Economics

1 week ago 'Contracts for pals' crisis deepens at Scottish council as two senior figures step aside

South Ayrshire Council faces urgent calls for an inquiry over alleged misconduct by local chiefs following a Sunday Mail investigation.

Events

1 week ago South Ayrshire chaos continues unabated as Chief Executive resigns over procurement scandal

In private, it was decided that former chief executive of Argyll and Bute and South Lanarkshire Council, Cleland Sneddon, will be tasked with steadying the South Ayrshire ship.

Events

2 w. ago Orange Walk to draw 3,000 marchers on Ayrshire streets as council warns of disruption

North Ayrshire Council has issued a warning that an Orange Walk planned for Saturday could cause disruption.

Events

2 w. ago ‘This is not Edinburgh’: South Ayrshire council set to abandon plans for visitor levy after pushback

Residents and local businesses mostly opposed the visitor levy, stating the area needs to attract more visitors, not deter them

Politics

2 w. ago Older windfarms won't increase East Ayrshire community benefit cash says council

East Ayrshire Council said that other benefits, such as job training support were getting developer support

Politics

3 w. ago Former Ayr pub could make way for new hot food takeaway venture

Plans have been lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use and alterations at the old watering hole.

Politics

3 w. ago South Ayrshire: The Scottish council, that covers Trump Turnberry, that has shelved tourist tax plans

A tourist tax is going ahead in Edinburgh, with a separate vote in Glasgow on Thursday, but South Ayrshire will no longer progress its own plans.

Politics

3 w. ago Taxi boss says East Ayrshire Council red tape is driving people away from trade

Thistle Cabs' Ross Gilmour says the requirements around 'street knowledge' and health checks are too onerous.

Economics

3 w. ago Employers could be forced to tell workers what their colleagues earn under a new government pay transparency plan

Ministers are consulting on how to end pay discrimination by looking at measures that would make salaries clearer even before the recruitment process has started.

Politics

3 w. ago Council workers to be balloted on new pay offer amid threat of strikes

Unison has recommended local government workers accept the deal, which amounts to a 4% rise this year and 3.5% next year.

Events