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Decision to bin Ayr leisure centre 'won't' scupper £20m grant despite government's silence on matter

South Ayrshire Council's bid for £20m levelling up funds won't be impacted by cancellation according to Councillor Martin Dowey.

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Citadel refurb cost rises as councillors clash over 'family friendly' jibe

The Conservative administration achieved their manifesto promise, but faced flack from opposition parties.

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Future of Ayr's £52m leisure centre plan to be decided within days

South Ayrshire Councillors will be given three options - cut back on new centre, find more money or scrap the project altogether.

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Four options for Ayr esplanade as crazy golf and boating pond could return

South Ayrshire Council leader Martin Dowey has outlined plans to improve Ayr's popular but dilapidated esplanade.

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Inside revamped Prestwick Swimming pool as new gym and changing rooms open

The gym has been created with all abilities in mind.

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Council leader doubles down on plans for scrapping leisure centre

South Ayrshire Council administration has pledged to scrap new Ayr leisure centre, but, under council governance procedures, must wait until any decision can be made on the future of the project.

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Plans for 2023 airshow in Ayr scrutinised as council's approach is questioned

Council Leader Martin Dowey was questioned about the work being done to secure return of popular event.

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'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.

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Refugee housing move won't be a blueprint to save Ayr's high flats

News that North Lanarkshire Council is to reinstate tower blocks for Ukrainian refugees not being considered in South Ayrshire.

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SNP opposition accuse Tories of misleading public over key election manifesto pledges in South Ayrshire

SNP leader Peter Henderson says the public statements by the administration on leisure centre and high flats don't tally with the reality.

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Scottish Tory council 'gives public false information' on key manifesto pledges

THE Conservatives running one Scottish council have been accused of misleading the public on key manifesto pledges ...

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Council staff dealing with traumatic Ayr Cemetery flooded graves issue praised by depute leader

Councillor Lee Lyons pointed out that employees - as well as local authority leader Martin Dowey – have been forced to deal with an emotive issue outwith their expertise.

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Ayr Cemetery crisis: Bereavement charity drafted in to console devastated families

Council Leader Martin Dowey has vowed to prioritise solving the water issues at Ayr and Troon Cemetery as he pledges extra support for families.

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Labour leader wants final 'decisive' consultation on future of new Ayr leisure centre

Councillor Brian McGinley says that 'If the people don’t want the centre, then that is up to them.'

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Pledge to demolish Ayr's Station Hotel unless owner enters talks as South Ayrshire Council's new leader issues warning

Tory chief Martin Dowey says he will look at Compulsory Purchasing the building in order to break the deadlock.

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Who runs Scottish councils as deals done between political parties to form administrations

Of the 32 councils in Scotland, the SNP is involved in 15, Labour 10, Conservative five, Lib Dems five and independent councillors are involved in the running of nine town halls.

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South Ayrshire Council's new leader scraps plan for £50m leisure centre in heart of Ayr

New local authority supremo Martin Dowey says the much-criticised proposal is now consigned to history.

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Scottish Airshow in line for return to Ayr, says new South Ayrshire Council leader

The council's new leader says he plans to resurrect the event in time for next year.

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Conservatives take control of South Ayrshire Council on morning of drama

The Tories have completed a clean sweep of the key leadership positions this morning.

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Conservative stronghold in Ayr could be test of their strength

The Conservatives aim to retain three councillors in Ayr West while Labour aim to regain seat it lost in 2017

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Ayr's High Flats will be saved if you elect us, claim South Ayrshire's Tory group

The pledge has been made ahead of the big vote on Thursday, May 5.

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South Ayrshire Conservatives plan to scrap demolition of Ayr flats and bin £45m leisure centre plans

Party group leader Councillor Martin Dowey says money earmarked for Ayr Leisure Centre will be used across the county

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South Ayrshire Conservatives unveil team of 18 candidates to stand in May's council elections

A number of new faces are included in the line-up who will go to the ballot box this May.

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