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Council set to receive £16 million to help transform Burns Statue Square
Works could start in the summer of 2026. 7 May 2025.

From Classroom to Kickoff: School Pupils Shine in French Football Competition
S3 pupils from Marr College, Queen Margaret Academy, Kyle Academy and Prestwick Academy showcased their talents in modern languages as part of an exciting French football project organised by South Ayrshire 1+2 languages and South Ayrshire Reads, in conjunction with Ayr United Football Club.

Council pulls out all the stops for this year's Communities Fun Day
Saturday 17 May, 11am-4pm. 2 May 2025

Service held to mark International Workers' Memorial Day
South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell laid a floral tribute at the memorial bench at Rozelle Park in Ayr to mark International Workers' Memorial Day 2025.

Councillors to decide on road improvement plan
The Council is set to invest over £4.4 million on road improvements in 2025/26. 25 April 2025.

Director of Education to leave South Ayrshire Council
Lyndsay has been appointed Director of Education at South Lanarkshire Council. 25 April 2025.

Information about Garden Waste Permit Auto-Renewals
The garden waste collection service costs £50 per bin annually. 23 April 2025.

Thriving Communities Supports Development of Community-Led Action Plans
Plans reflect the unique needs and ambitions of the local area. 23 April 2025.

Depute Provost Celebrates Town Twinning Association Rugby Match Between Ayr and St Germain-En-Laye
South Ayrshire Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick attended a combined U13s and U14s rugby match between Ayr Wellington and French based MLSGP Rugby Club at Millbrae on Sunday 13 April.

Wallacetown Community Arts Festival Set to Return to Ayr
Wallacetown will once again host their Community Arts Festival, as a result of collaboration between South Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership, Ayr United Football Academy, Riverside Community Trust and local arts social enterprise, The Iris. 14 April 2025.