South Ayrshire Council3 hrs agoCouncil 'facing bankruptcy' as tax rises confirmed Martin Rooney urged political parties and independent elected members to work together in West Dunbartonshire.3 hrs ago8 hrs agoCouncils call for upgrade of 'outdated and unsafe' roadsLocal authority leaders in Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire seek action on the A75 and A77.8 hrs ago18 Feb 2026Job cuts 'inevitable' warns South Ayrshire CouncilA new report says a reduction in the workforce will be central to balancing the local authority's books.18 Feb 202625 Nov 2025People keep using this sculpture as a table - it will cost £30,000 to move itThe Poet and Scholar will switch from Ayr High Street to Rozelle Park, having suffered corrosion damage. 25 Nov 202516 Sep 2025No criminal action for council leader over 'jobs for pals' claimA separate investigation is continuing to look at whether Councillor Martin Dowey breached the councillors' code of conduct.16 Sep 20259 Jul 2025Council email revealed applicants for free school mealsThe council apologised and said it was investigating how the data breach happened.9 Jul 202528 Apr 2025Tory council leader steps down over 'jobs for pals' recordingMartin Dowey has temporarily stepped down over a secret recording in which he appears to suggest he can help award demolition contracts.28 Apr 20257 Apr 2024The passengers forgotten after Ayr Station Hotel fireStranraer rail users fear for the future of their service after a fire in Ayr closed the line for six months.7 Apr 20243 Apr 2024'I never thought I'd have to bury my dad twice'Caroline Sutherland never imagined she would have to lay her father to rest twice.3 Apr 2024...
