10 h. ago South Ayrshire Council hit by new leadership crisis as Chief Executive takes leave of absence

Mike Newall's duties at County Buildings are to be carried out by his deputy, Lyndsay McRoberts.

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1 week ago Worries over pause on applications to South Ayrshire Coastal Communities Fund

South Ayrshire Council has agreed to pause applications to the £140k fund, instead directly supporting projects that have already been deemed suitable

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2 w. 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.

Politics

3 w. 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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3 w. 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.

Politics

4 w. 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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