12 h. 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

20 h. 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.

Politics

39 h. 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."

Politics

46 h. 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.

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire Council claims business support success in wake of hotel fire

A total of £417,000 was allocated to support Ayr businesses in 2024/25.

Events

3 w. ago Luxury seaside flats to replace former Prestwick fitness centre

The green light’s been given to the proposals by South Ayrshire Council planners.

Politics

3 w. ago Maybole travel scheme driven off course as South Ayrshire Council goes back to drawing board

Officials will now work on a new plan before coming back to the public.

Transport

3 w. ago Improvements noted at previously under fire children's home in Ayrshire

Bosses at the South Ayrshire Council-owned 28 Cunningham Place were told last year to take “urgent and decisive” action to improve service delivery.

Society