9 h. ago Council workers in mercy mission to Ukraine to help children injured in missile attacks

Three workers with North Lanarkshire Council are heading to the Ukraine next month to deliver gym equipment to help in the rehabilitation of injured children

Events

3 d. ago South Ayrshire councillor wants more done to support staff with young families

Labour Councillor Ian Cavana said that current policies 'don't go far enough'.

Politics

5 d. ago Councillor calls for more proactive approach to derelict sites across South Ayrshire

SNP Councillor Craig Mackay said that sites like the Station Hotel may need legislative change to progress and urged the council to lobby the Scottish Government

Politics

5 d. ago Stadium improvement plan for Ayrshire football club is given the nod

Bosses at the West of Scotland Football League First Division club previously lodged a planning application with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission to build the new 100-seater covered stand.

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire councillors delay decision on increase to fees and charges

A total of 24 increases were brought forward to council, but the decision was put off until February as councillors complained about a lack of scrutiny.

Politics

2 w. ago Two Ayrshire regions 'most in need' net £40m jackpot for makeover plans

Both South and North Ayrshire were named among a list of Scotland’s ‘most in need’ places that will now benefit from UK Government funding.

Economics

2 w. ago Moray Council: Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls and illicit tobacco seized from Scottish shops

Some counterfeit toys are said to have had poor stitching, exposed stuffing, or sharp internal components, creating a ‘risk of suffocation or injury’.

Politics

2 w. ago South Ayrshire sports heroes honoured during glittering annual bash

The annual South Ayrshire Sports Awards celebrated those who make a positive impact in schools and communities across the South Ayrshire region.

Sport

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council leader calls for Scottish Government to provide additional funding to plug £34.639m budget gap

Councillor Jim Logue responded to COSLA’s budget campaign by calling for increased financing to address escalating demand pressures.

Economics

2 w. ago Group close to ownership at historic Ayrshire hall after £87,000 boost

The money awarded to Kirkmichael Ayrshire Development Trust (KADT) will be used to purchase the hall from South Ayrshire Council through a Community Asset Transfer.

Economics

2 w. ago Decision on Ayrshire village's drug and alcohol rehab centre is delayed

The application was due to be heard by South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel (Planning) on Wednesday- and councillors were being recommended to ‘approve with conditions.’

Events

2 w. ago Calls for 'silent fireworks' at Scots council public displays

Highland Council will be asked to vote this week on a motion to use "silent fireworks" at future council-run displays.

Events

2 w. ago SNP warned vital council services at risk without £16bn investment in Scottish budget

Local services will be cut or reduced without extra funding from the Scottish Government, council leaders have warned.

Events

3 w. ago Brown bins fees could rise to £65 in South Ayrshire as council faces £15 million budget gap

Burial and cremation fees could also increase along with 24 separate price changes.

Economics

3 w. ago Care worker rapped for sharing pictures of vulnerable service users on Snapchat

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) deemed Laynajade Wolschke’s fitness to practise “impaired.”

Politics

3 w. ago South Ayrshire Council to use Scottish Government cash for £30k sculpture move

Officials insist their quote for the work represents good value for money.

Economics

3 w. ago West Lothian company takes on iconic Scottish footballers in inaugural Team Jak Cup

The game took place at the Oriam, where Scotland Over 50s team (Scottish Vets FC), faced players from Valneva Scotland, the Scottish Patient Awareness Council and Bouygues Energies & Services.

Politics

3 w. ago More potholes across Greater Manchester will be filled following big cash boost

Government funding will see more cash spent on filling pesky potholes

Politics

3 w. ago Households ‘have been shoring up cash Isas amid uncertain economic backdrop’

The Government announced in the Budget that the annual adult cash Isa subscription limit will be reduced to £12,000 from April 2027.

Economics

3 w. ago GRAHAM GRANT: As NHS waiting lists spiral, drug addicts are being handed free CRACK PIPES with taxpayers' cash in latest dystopian government scheme

The Thistle opened in January with the aim of getting drugs paraphernalia off the street - where it was (and still is) a public hazard - and giving addicts a safe space to shoot up.

Economics