50 h. ago New council leader aims to be a 'unifier' despite major divisions

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly has been elected as Leader of South Ayrshire Council, replacing Conservative Martin Dowey who is accused of making promises to help a businessman secure a major contract.

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4 d. ago Brian Connolly named new leader as South Ayrshire council votes on new chief

Brian Connolly was voted in as new leader this morning.

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1 week ago Brian Connolly new favourite to become next South Ayrshire Council leader as Maybole independent takes key role

Cllr Connolly was voted in as the council's temporary depute leader as the council finally resumed business this morning.

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1 week ago South Ayrshire Council won't have a Leader or Provost until next week

The council has been left without a Leader, Depute Leader and Provost after chaotic council meeting on May 1.

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2 w. ago Ayr town centre set to receive £16 million facelift from Levelling Up funding

South Ayrshire Council has been awarded £16 million by the UK Government as part of their Levelling Up Fund.

Economics

2 w. ago Fourth Conservative quits South Ayrshire group as council chaos continues

Mary Kilpatrick, who joined the party when she was just 15, said recent events left her with no option but to take a stand.

Events

2 w. ago Plans approved for multiple occupancy flat above former Ayr pub

Plans were previously lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use to the first floor of the property on 61 High Street.

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2 w. ago South Ayrshire Council remains paralysed with no sign of action on power vacuum

South Ayrshire officials are yet to arrange a meeting one week on from the scenes which brought shame on County Buildings.

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2 w. ago South Ayrshire Council planners rubber stamp community park proposals for coastal town

The site of the former Vogue Cinema and bingo hall had been earmarked for the exciting development.

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2 w. ago Top South Ayrshire councillor slams 'toxic' Tory culture at heart of administration collapse

Bob Pollock claims South Ayrshire Council faces a massive fight to rebuild trust with the public and morale amongst staff.

Events

3 w. ago Maybole neighbours threatened with fines over 'ludicrous' pavement parking law

Residents on Hutchison Street in Maybole have been left with a parking dilemma as South Ayrshire Council crack down on pavement parking.

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3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council slammed for day of shame as MSP says residents 'deserve better'

Siobhian Brown hit out at the spectacle which took place in County Buildings this morning.

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3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council meeting ends in chaos after shock microphone slur

This morning's meeting descended into farce and ended with Provost Iain Campbell walking off the job.

Events

3 w. ago Martin Dowey resigns as South Ayrshire Council leader with immediate effect on day of chaos at County Buildings

Dowey spoke out this afternoon as he announced his intention to stand down as leader with immediate effect.

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3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council in chaos says top councillor after Provost quits in "farcical" meeting

Chris Cullen says the local authority must quickly get its act together following a week in which it has threatened to fall apart.

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3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council face calls for independent inquiry into contract awards as fallout from Martin Dowey row continues

Two local Labour MPs have joined forces to demand an outside probe into how South Ayrshire Council have been doing business.

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3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council to lose highly rated education boss Lyndsay McRoberts

The former headteacher turned leading official is taking up a new role in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council chief backs staff in wake of leader's "f*****g useless" rant

Mike Newall this morning placed on record his support for council staff.

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3 w. ago Martin Dowey to temporarily step aside as South Ayrshire Council leader after tape recording row hits top Tory

The Tory leader said he was temporarily stepping aside in order not to become a "distraction."

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3 w. ago Tory chief Martin Dowey urged to 'step aside' as South Ayrshire Council leader by opposition

The council leader is at the centre of a political storm following the emergence of a recording.

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