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South Ayrshire Council marks equalities progress and sets new goals
Councillors approved the publishing of South Ayrshire Council's 2025 Equality Outcomes Report and agreed upon a new set of Equality Outcomes for the years 2025-2029.

Doonfoot Primary School and Early Years Centre praised in latest school inspection report
Doonfoot Primary School and Early Years Centre recently received a positive inspection report from Education Scotland.

South Ayrshire Remembers - VE Day 80
On Thursday 8 May, we will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). This provides us with the opportunity to remember some of our heroes who served during the Second World War. 8 May 2025

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.