10 h. 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

29 h. 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

60 h. 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 d. 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

4 d. 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

9 d. ago Clean bill of health after unannounced spot check at Ayrshire care home

South Ayrshire Council-run Hillcrest Residential Unit Care Home Service, in the town’s McConnell Square, was graded ‘very good’ and ‘good’ across three quality indicators.

Society

1 week ago South Ayrshire Council chief executive recorded appearing to break strict contract rules

A recording has emerged of Mike Newall, who is currently on a leave of absence from the council, discussing potential contracts.

Politics

1 week ago New tourism offering could feature shepherd's hut and 'sitootery' on Cumnock farm

Owners at Blackstone Clydesdales, based at Blackstone Farm, Rigg Road, Cumnock, have lodged proposals with East Ayrshire Council for consideration.

Politics

1 week 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.

Events

2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, Scottish oncologist who made a big impact in Australia

Professor Allan Ogilvie Langlands AM, cancer treatment pioneer. Born: 1 August, 1931 in Edinburgh. Died: 28 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, aged 93

Politics

2 w. ago Cuts and council tax hikes could bridge £40m North Ayrshire budget black hole

The next three years provides a range of financial challenges for the local authority.

Economics

2 w. ago Ayrshire local authority recoups £31,000 in council tax fraud

Fraud investigations brought £50,000 back to the council.

Economics

3 w. ago Talented pupils at Livingston school make it through to finals of singing competition

Kids from Bellsquarry Primary took part in the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge’s South East Of Scotland Regional Final at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall and took home the top prize.

Sport

3 w. 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

Politics

3 w. ago Local children’s engineering ideas celebrated at The University of Edinburgh

An awards and exhibition event was held on 28 May in Edinburgh, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Scotland South East region for their engineering ideas submitted to the Primary Engineer annual UK STEM competition.

Culture

3 w. ago East Ayrshire Council announce "phased" plan for pavement parking enforcement

Motorists in East Ayrshire will no longer be able to park on most pavements from July after the council announced plans to begin enforcing the new law.

Events

last month 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