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Residents to face 60-mile round trip to nearest bank branch

South Ayrshire residents face a 60-mile round trip to their nearest bank after branches leave the area "one by one".

The National (Scotland)

'Major blow' for retail and residents as bank to close Ayrshire branch

Councillors unite over Cllr Alec Clark's call to put pressure on the Bank of Scotland which announced plans to close the branch in February 2024.

Daily Record

'Lend and Mend Hub' officially opens at Girvan Library in national pioneering project

The library is one of only five across the country which is now home to the new hubs.

Daily Record

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Lid lifted on South Ayrshire Council expenses as one councillor claims nothing

Council Leader, Martin Dowey, was the highest paid elected official, raking in a salary of £39,148.

Daily Record

Ayrshire primary school branded 'not fit for purpose' has new £22.4m upgrade approved

South Ayrshire Council Cabinet approves design team for new Girvan school as local councillor reminisces about good and not so good memories.

Daily Record

Summer motorhome parking in Ayrshire to be trialed at picturesque coastal towns

Councillors opted to scrap facility in Prestwick, but pushed back against plans for Troon North Shore and Ballantrae.

Daily Record

South Ayrshire Council 'should be ready to step in to support' vital services

Independent Councillor Alec Clark argued the case for South Ayrshire Council intervening in important community services, citing uncertainty over food pantry funding.

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Ayrshire Roads Alliance immediately halts all planned resurfacing after blowing budget

Ayrshire Roads Alliance, which maintains roads for East and South Ayrshire Council informed councillors of the need to take action this morning.

Daily Record

SNP and Labour accused of 'schoolboy errors' in Ayr leisure centre debacle

South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey responded to fierce criticism from SNP and Labour leaders.

Daily Record

Massive 750 home development at risk over bizarre horse bridge demand in Ayrshire

Councillors rejected a second attempt by developers at Corton in Ayr to remove a requirement for a horse bridge over the A77.

Daily Record

'Spend on essential work only': Ayrshire council leader warns of increasing financial pressures

The continuing cost-of-living crisis and energy price hikes will see South Ayrshire's finances worsen, it is claimed.

Daily Record

Blackpool tower sized wind turbines rejected in Ayrshire

Two adjoining sites south of Straiton in South Ayrshire could be home to 200m high turbines.

Daily Record

The inside story of South Ayrshire's power struggle that led to Conservative power grab

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly said that the on-off battle by Conservatives for control of South Ayrshire kept going up until Thursday's meeting.

Daily Record

'Move on' from undeveloped housing sites message as South Ayrshire Council urged to look at alternatives

Councillor Iain Campbell called on the local authority to look at alternatives for areas which have been allocated for housing but remained undeveloped for years.

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Girvan and South Carrick - one of the key South Ayrshire Council election 'battlegrounds'

Local Democracy reporter Kevin Dyson visited Girvan, in South Ayrshire to find out about the issues most important to the people in that part of the county.

Daily Record

South of Ayrshire being snubbed when it comes to strategic priorities, councillor claims

A map of a combined strategic priorities for North, South and East Ayrshire shows that the southern half of South Ayrshire is far less represented than any other part of the three authorities.

Daily Record

South Ayrshire planning chief agrees with councillor's criticism of planning application process

Councillor Alec Clark questioned why planning officials continued to rely on photographs rather site visits, which were restricted during the height of lockdown.

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